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  • Advice re "Warranties"/After Sales 4 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    I bought a second hand Honda from a dealership in January, which included a 12 month warranty. From day one the brakes have made a scraping noise when releasing to set off, even when only parked up for a brief while. The car has also always drifted to the left. The salesman explained at the time
  • USA Motoring Scene 17 Oct 2004 (Forum)
    -Class Coupe Mid-Specialty Car - Honda Accord Coupe/Chevrolet Monte Carlo Convertible <$30,000 - Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible Convertible >$30,000 - Cadillac XLR 784/Lexus SC430 Minivan - Kia Sedona Small SUV - Hyundai Santa Fe Medium SUV - Toyota 4Runner Large SUV - Toyota Sequoia Near
  • Goodbye Focus? 31 Jan 2002 (Forum)
    great build quality - a Honda Accord! Major downside I can see is it's rather drab looks, inside and out. Haven't tried one yet, but planning a test drive over next few days. Hoping to get £7.5k part-ex for the Focus (am I dreaming?) and looking to spend about £8.5k on a similar age ('99) Accord 2.0
  • Honda Accord UK (2003 - 2008) - 04 Tourer diesel at 100k miles 18 Mar 2008 (Forum)
    and outside temp is lower than 5 - I have felt this working occasionally but with the heated seats was not a big issue to me. Noise - my neighbour has a late 06 reg Passat 2.0 TDI and boy is it noisy, the Honda is still a very quiet car. Would I recommend one - Yes Will I be getting another - Probably
  • Toyota Yaris - 17yo first automatic car, MK1 Yaris too old? 3 Jun 2022 (Forum)
    for a car that does combined mpg of over 40, where I live it's just some a and mostly b roads, I probably wouldn't be driving around my local small town of Kendal too often. I understand there are cars that can be really reliable such as Honda civics, but they aren't as fuel efficient, I like
  • I am looking for a quiet and comfortable used car for about £10,000 - what do you suggest? 13 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a quiet and comfortable used car for about £10,000. I want petrol car and will consider hybrids/ EVs - although doubt I can afford a good...
  • What's the best used MPV to buy for less than £7k? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to purchase an MPV for up to £7000. I currently own Citroen Xsara Picasso on a 54-plate, but the air conditioning no longer works and the heater...
  • Honda Civic 1.0 SR - First impressions 9 May 2019 (Forum)
    The trusty 1.8 Civic is in for discs and pads so I have a new model as a courtesy car. Drove home same way I went out so it was a back to back test including...
  • What's the best first car for a £1000 budget? 4 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I have just passed my driving test today! I'm on the hunt to by my first car, I don't have that much knowledge when it comes to cars. Is £1k decent budget...
  • What new, small hybrid should I get to replace my Toyota Yaris? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I only do up to 2000 miles a year. A hybrid seems like a good option but I don't think I'll make it before April - am I right that then the road tax exemption...
  • What is the best economical SUV for £12,000? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
    We will be looking for a family SUV around April/May and can spend up to £12,000. Will prices come down after the new reg in March? Also, with the crackdown...
  • Comfortable family cars ... can you recommend something, please? 8 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I recently sold a very comfortable MB auto 2007 E class saloon and bought a 2010 BMW X1 (2WD, manual) with run flat tyres, with which my wife is totally...
  • Economical petrol engine for 25,000 annual mileage? 26 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    What simple engined economical petrol family cars can you suggest for mainly motorway use of 25,000 miles per annum? I am considering a Skoda Octavia 1.2...
  • DVLA car tax issues 10 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Your readers should be aware of a crazy result of the change to the road fund license that could have nasty implications. In mid June I bought a Honda...
  • What''s the best small auto for £8000? 5 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter owns a 10 year old Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 manual. It's given her totally reliable service driving in London since she bought it seven years ago....
  • Any - Does Start/Stop Technology Really Save any Money? 23 Jun 2014 (Forum)
    I note with some interest, that several popular leading european automobile manufacturers, such as Mercedes, VW, Nissan, Hyundai, Kia etc are making a big deal of their start/stop engine technologies and that the application of this, to something like a Honda 1.2 litre Jazz  'just' manages
  • Do light-sensing headlights cause accidents? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The Isle of Sheppey crash in September involved 130 vehicles in thick fog. Apparently many of them didn't have their lights on. Obviously, there are some...
  • honda - fine for not SORNing vehicle when I have. 7 Mar 2013 (Forum)
    Hi everyone Im sure this has probably been covered several times before but I really do need advice. About 5 weeks ago I received a last chance letter...
  • Electric & Hybrid Cars 12 May 2012 (Forum)
    whilst the other half was wandering around Grand Designs Live, I spent the time test driving four electric and hybrid cars; a Chevolet Volt (also sold in the UK as the Vauxhall Ampera), a Honda CR-Z hybrid, a Peugeot 508 RXH hybrid, and a Nissan Leaf. Of the four cars the only one that I
  • We need two hatchbacks for carrying babies and mountain bikes - what do you suggest? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are expecting our first baby in May and therefore need to replace our cars with something a little more baby friendly. We own a faithful but decrepit...
 

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