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• Very cheap car suggestions 8 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  these are quite thin on the ground in Brum these days. He's suggested an early Primera - I wasn't aware they were that cheap, but I've told him to watch out for ex-taxis. I've also suggested Rover 216/416 (Honda engine), VW Jetta, perhaps also a Nissan Sunny. I've recommended they avoid dealers and go
• Losing the rear end of a BMW? 21 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Whilst I am only 22, I consider myself a relatively experienced driver and currently own my third car, a 1986C BMW 316. Unlike my first two cars, a Vauxhall Cavalier followed by a Honda Integra, the BMW is rear-wheel drive. I have driven the BMW under 1,500 miles, so am not totally used
• Any economists out there?! 26 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  and if your new e.g S40 is £16k and destined to be £6-7k in 3 yrs almost regardless of what you do with it then that is some drop to bear. Any advice on whether it worth spending 9k on a premium type car or stick to 6k on a mainstream 3yr old car (still buys a decent top Ford, Toyota, Honda, Nissan) and see
• Cabrio joy 10 May 2020 (Forum)
  but the interior looks like something from the 80’s and they’re awful to get in and out of.    I’ve also had the pleasure of a track day at the wheel of an Aerial Attom with a supercharged Honda VTEC motor in what is basically a shopping trolley. It’s mad, it’s
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  Could you suggest a relatively easy to maintain and economic to fix modern classic? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Having sold my two classic Triumphs, I'm at the age where I'm having difficulty in doing full maintenance jobs but still appreciate driving and owning...
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  What should I replace my Audi 100 with? 19 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My father and I have owned a 1988 Audi 100 2.0e Avant that's been in the family since new. We've put over 210,000 miles on it. It's a lovely comfortable,...
• Honda Jazz - NMR Mileage issue..help wanted please 11 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  I'm hoping someone can advise me on the best way to resolve an issue with a mileage discrepancy please, I don't know what to do (or if I can do anything)...
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  Are Mercedes-Benz starting to soften on the GLC steering issue? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Please see excerpt below from review of Mercedes-Benz E43 AMG Estate by pistonheads.com. Seems to be in line with the GLC, GLC Coupe 4-Matic full-lock...
• All makes and models - All cars are unreliable according to this site 11 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  most reliable and least reliable cars and with consistency I read, surprisingly, of cars such as Peugeot, Seat and Korean cars being in the top 5 for the most reliable, along with Honda, Lexus of course, but this surprises me. What surprises me even more is that BMW, Audi and VW are always way down
• Driving/cars in Australia and New Zealand 18 Mar 2014 (Forum)
  was a Lancia Prisma! I spotted a Morris Marina van, Lancia Thema, Escort MK2, Cortina MK2, two late Rover SD1, Rover 600, two Citroen BX, a 1960s Mercedes saloon and numerous Japanese cars c.25 years or more old. These included Subaru Legacy, Toyota Carina (Caldina), MK2/4 Honda Civic, 1980s Accord. BMWs
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  Which car for London driving? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change cars and hope you can help. Specifically, the car needs to be an automatic with a large boot but not an estate. A large saloon or...
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  Could you recommend a reliable, economical car for our student daughter? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  After reading your column we purchased a FIAT Panda for our two daughters to learn to drive. We have owned it for four years and it has proved an excellent...
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  Slown ranger 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am having trouble with my 2006 VW Golf TDI and wondered if you might have any thoughts. I am not technologically literate, but I understand that the...
• The car you drive.. 21 Oct 2006 (Forum)
  I drive a Honda!! Alfa Passionate and romantic, you fancy yourself. A bit unreliable, and can be eccentric too. You hate BMW drivers, but think and act just like them. Audi You would like to believe you are part of the new generation that is caring, environmentally conscious and family
• Accord Diesel Tourer 14k report 27 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  . Feedback from Honda is that this is what they?d expect, and a full check reveals everything is working as they think it should be. For such a large, powerful car, on the face of it 40 mpg is great. But buy a Passat or a Octavia, and you?ll be getting 55 on the motorway. That?s a big difference. Saying
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  MoT advisories and broken air con, should the dealer pay? 23 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2016 DS DS3 Cabrio a month ago from a main agent dealer. I've taken it to a local dealer who has given it MoT advisories for the auxiliary drive...
• 1997 Hoanda Accord 4-Cyl - ERG Valve Bench Testing? 17 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  Just done a shift down't Honda Accord ERG pit. Had a shower and need another one. Should have used gloves, and perhaps a Davies Lamp. The original plan was to take the exhaust plenum off and wash it, but one of the coolant hoses is hard to get to and after some damage to other hoses I
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  With EVs, is age or mileage more important on a used model? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at a used electric vehicle. I would spend up to £9000, which bring five year old cars into range e.g. Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf. Can you...
• Find My Daughter an Auto - part 2 12 Jan 2020 (Forum)
  to look again. As before the budget is £5k To recap, you guys previously advised around.. Honda Jazz / Civic CVT (advised to avoid iShift?) Suzuki SX4 - Torque Converter (T/C) - although tax is quite high at £280 on the autos Suzuki Swift - T/C from what I
• No fun. 8 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  ? I’ve only done it once with a Honda CRV and it was like picking up a new appliance. I’ll stick to used from now on.