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• Open to ideas 21 Aug 2024 (Forum)
  Having passed my driving test 590 years ago and always buying diesel cars since I was 26 due to towing various caravans, I now realise that I need a completely new education about newer cars.  My last car purchase was early 2016 which was a Honda civic, as this is the car
• The perfect cheap used car 26 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  Picked up my new/old car, a replacement for a contract lease Honda CRV I was tired of paying for. I needed space and wanted comfort and reliability so went for a petrol 60 plate Toyota Avensis 1.8 Estate with 70,000 miles and full history in a local private sale for £4150, around £1500 less than
• The time has come 19 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  hillwalking gear etc etc for adventures and it’ll need to be reliable, decent on fuel, ULEZ friendly and long lived - as I actually hate buying cars. Shortlist so far (before being tried for size) includes. Honda CRV 1.6 DTEC 2wd Mazda 6 2.0 Skyactiv Estate Mazda CX5 2.0 Skyactiv Audi A4 1.4 TSI Avant
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  Can I get over the air software updates? 6 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Can a reputable local garage do software updates? I read somewhere about "over air" updates where you are not tied to a main dealer.
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  Is there specialist car insurances for SORN cars? 1 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any specific car insurances for sorned cars which allow me to keep my no claim discounts?
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  What's a good family friendly car on a budget? 29 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a 4 year old Suzuki Swift bought on finance but now needs a larger family friendly car with a bigger boot. She's looking for a second hand...
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  Which is cheaper to run, a hybrid or an EV? 22 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Which is the cheapest fuel cost, a hybrid doing 66 mpg or a full electric car?
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  Best medium-sized petrol hybrid under £30,000? 25 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a new, medium-sized petrol hybrid for under £30,000. I've tried a Toyota Corolla and the new Honda Civic, both are good. Are there any...
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  Why can't I connect a portable sat-nav to USB socket? 9 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Why do portable sat-navs have to be connected to a C L A , when most modern cars have USB sockets which are neater. Tom Tom in particular
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  Can new diesel engines keep the particulate filter clear? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Is it true that new cars such as the Land Rover Discovery Sport use automatic engine management adjustments to keep the particulate filter clear even if...
• Unsure - Slightly unusual vehicle hunt 22 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  ) they would probably be cheaper to fix although Honda/Toyota and the Koreans might be ultimately more reliable? Obviously there's not a right/wrong answer here but any feedback on my thought processes and suggestions as to possible vehicles would be very appeciated as always.
• Stanley Meyer 19 Feb 2021 (Forum)
  on a budget, this is the way to go. This is based on the original wet cell design that started it all (it is not the Hybrid Cell Design plans). Hydrogen Hybrid Technology, used for over 50 Years by The Military, NASA, Scientists, Universities and recently Car Makers such as Honda, BMW
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  Can electric vehicles tow a trailer? 7 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Are electric cars able to tow caravans and trailers?
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  Does headlights restoration work? 24 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Does headlight restoration work and how long does it last for? My car is 15+ years old and I don't want to replace the headlights. What do you advise?
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  What happens to my hybrid car if the engine fails? 16 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Do any petrol/electric hybrids support driving on electricity if the engine fails, and/or using only the engine if the battery/motor has a fault? Or do...
• Land Rover Range Rover - Proper Reliability Test by Brand.. (Guess who is b 12 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  13:02 2: Lexus 13:22 1: Honda 14:14     So no surprises there then.....      
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  Can you recommend some cheap to insure cars for young drivers? 16 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What cars are reasonable to insure for 18 or 19 year olds?
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  Would a Land Rover Freelancer diesel automatic be reliable? 19 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What’s your opinion on a 2005/2006 Mk1 Land Rover Freelancer diesel automatic for reliability?
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  Which cars have the simplest to use touchscreen systems? 23 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at small SUVs but there is a load of difference in their touchscreen infotainment systems. I’m mid-70s and I don’t want to distract from my...
• Toyota Yarisl - Something a bit bigger and faster 15 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  '.   I narrowed down the choices to these but find it hard to choose. 1. Honda Civic upward of 2013 in 1.8 petrol manual 2. Mazda 3 Skyactive G 2.0 petrol manual from 2013 upward 4 or 5 doors.. 3. Toyota Auris 1.6 Petrol vmatic manual  from 2011 upward. 4. Lexus IS250