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  • How much should I aim to get reduced off the price of a used car? 25 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
    When making a cash offer to a franchised dealer for a used car, what would be a reasonable percentage deduction of the asking price to suggest?
  • Toyota Auris Touring Sports - Which 2015 Petrol Estate? - Auris or Ceed? 18 Jan 2019 (Forum)
    or enjoyment, price and reliability is most important, so been looking at Japanese & Korean. The Honda Civic estate was first choice, but there's limited choice and therefore a premium, so boiled it down to the Kia Ceed and Toyota Auris. I've found these that both have Full Service History
  • Hot Hatches - which one 28 Oct 2018 (Forum)
    but really should consider?  In terms of the Honda - I have had a bomb proof Accord for 6 years and would like to think the Civic is equally bomb proof - yet the odd website seems to refer to the known issues they have. Yet when I try to find these 'websites' I can't. Any thoughts
  • Does the DVLA still send renewal forms for taxing my vehicle? 10 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
    Does the DVLA still send renewal forms for taxing my vehicle?
  • Developments 20 Mar 2017 (Forum)
    .   It seems that you can buy or lease several models of cars that are fuel cell driven, made by leading manufacturers including Honda, Hyundai and Toyota.   All are able to compete with petrol or diesel fuelled cars with respect to range.   The only new technology is in the fuel cell, all
  • The Dreaded Particulate Filter. 23 Dec 2016 (Forum)
    I'm looking to change my 2005 Honda Accord 2.2CDTI for an SUV and have around 8K to spend, I've had some helpful advice here with regard to viable alternatives of the non-diesel kind which has been gratefully received. My fear is that if I do buy a diesel (which to be honest I would prefer) I
  • BMW 5 Series - 2017 5 Series Review 30 Nov 2016 (Forum)
    journalists are in the autocar and autoexpress field - but then I suppose most of them are just kids anyway. Evolution is something that has clearly worked for BMW as they are always some of the best engineeered cars out their in my humble opinion, alongside Honda, Subaru, Mazda and Toyota
  • Renault Scenic - Need to change car? 18 Nov 2016 (Forum)
    .  But it seats 5 which I need, and I've got used to the cruise, speed limiter, bluetooth and other gizmos.  Budget to buy outright would be about £8k inc the Scenic.  Preferred options - possibly a SUV (although not many will seat 5 in comfort), or an estate (Octavia/Volvo/Ford/Honda
  • Bought used car last week, engine light on two days ago 5 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    .) About a week ago I bought a 2007 Honda CRV, mileage: 91K, from a local car sales shop. Yesterday the engine management light came on and having the car inspected at a local garage it appears there is a problem with the car's engine (code p2004: variable intake manifold system fault
  • Unknown/Unknown - Help on what to buy for maximum budget of £10,000 6 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    ; Mondeo 2.0 Titanium 163ps Focus 1.6 ecoboost Zetec S 182ps Honda Civic Mk6 (undecided Type-S or 2.2 i-CTDi Si-T) Citreon C5  2.0 BlueHDi 16V
  • Faulty air con - what are my legal rights? 9 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    We purchased a used 2008 model Honda Civic from a main dealer five months ago. Yesterday, the air con stopped functioning (had tested and left on for periods...
  • Used Car MArket - current state ? 15 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    Currently looking to buy another car, having finally got rid of my Subaru Legacy that had a big engine fault.. I am looking for another large, automatic estate car, preferably Jap/Korean, dont want to spend a fortune, maybe £5k max. Toyota Avensis/Honda accord type vehicle
  • Clio/Jazz/medium-small - Another buyer who's scared of the 2nd hand market 2 Sep 2014 (Forum)
    bought it new, and had expected much more from it, having had other reliable Renault cars before it (believe it or not!!). My budget is Euros 10,000 maximum, and I want something 5-7 years old, and not older.  I have mixed experience with second hand cars. I fancied the Honda Jazz
  • What's the best used 4x4 for £15,000? 23 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering trading in my 2007 Land Rover Freelander that has done 105,000 miles. I believe the car is worth £5000 and plan to add an aditional £10,000...
  • Second car insurance dilemma 17 May 2014 (Forum)
    We have been lucky enough to have been given a second car, a 1997 Honda Civic 1.5. 98,000 miles and six months tax and MOT. The red paint has faded a bit but it goes and stops fine and should last a couple of years. This will prove very convenient for family life but sorting out insurance
  • My car is letting water in - how can I fix it? 11 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have noticed that the floor of my 2001 Honda Civic is very wet and everything is damp inside the car. What’s more, my seats have started to go mouldy...
  • Best automatic petrol - Lexus or Toyota? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have £10,000 to spend and am looking at either the Lexus IS250 auto or the Toyota Avensis V Matic. Both cars will be used and I will cover 6000 miles...
  • Mitsubishi - South of UK Mitsubishi Buyers. Good or Bad News ? 6 Mar 2012 (Forum)
    dealerships across Japan representing brands including Honda, Nissan, Ford and Jaguar. VT Holdings also has Suzuki, Fiat, Alfa Romeo and Peugeot dealerships in South Africa. Lance Bradley, managing director of The Colt Car Company, the sole distributor of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, said: “VT
  • Audi A3 Sportback - Low diesel MPG - is it me or the car? 11 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    in the next 2 months. On my previous car - a 58 plate 1.8 petrol Honda civic , I used to get 38MPG regularly, last month - up to 44MPG in the summer time. So without majorly changing my driving style, is it unreasonable to expect the MPG to be better on the Audi? Or do I have to 'relearn' to drive
  • Skoda Yeti - Skoda Yeti - time to move it on 6 Apr 2011 (Forum)
    diesel that isn't particularly economical, the jittery ride and incessant wind noise and the experiment of trading down to Skoda is a failed one. To be honest I miss the engineering integrity, reliability and good old fashioned service that came as standard with the Hondas and Subarus I've run up
 

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