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  • DVLA Clamping Damaged my motor 10 Feb 2009 (Forum)
    I was late paying my road tax on my Honda Civic - i'd plain forgotten for the first time in 20 years of driving. I remembered at the weekend and paid online yesterday but couldn't back pay for January. I thought it best to make the payment and follow up with the local DVLA office afterwards
  • Ford Fusion (USA) - mini road test 14 Sep 2008 (Forum)
    the speed up on hills without dropping a gear. Even when it does, the close ratios mean you don't get the jerk my Honda gives me. Would go back to it over a diesel if fuel costs weren't an issue, and I never thought I'd hear myself say that. Economy was surprising given I wasn't driving lightly
  • MG MG ZT (2001 - 2005) - help - mid-life crisis? 1 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    I have just reached 40 and am wondering if I am having a mid-life crisis. As some of you may know from my previous posts, I had decided to buy a year old Honda Accord diesel for my next car, but I now realise I have a problem. I have become obsessed about buying an MG ZT, the old shape with twin
  • Newbies New Car Time 9 Jun 2007 (Forum)
    and passed my test. all bought for under 1k with the exception of one (3.9k). anyway.. for one reason of another i dont keep them long. more recently its been due to unforseen circumstances rather than loss of interest. a 1990 Honda Civic hatch 1.6i-16, great, cheap and sound running. broke
  • Big car with good economy 22 Jan 2007 (Forum)
    Est 1.6 DPF diesel Peugeotg 307 SW SE 136 Saab 9-3 Linear Spt Est Diesel 120 Mercedes B180 SE Seat Altea XL 140 C4 Picasso Exec 1.6 Hdi Renault Scenic Priv 2.0 Dci Seat Altea XL 140 DSG VW Touran SE 2.0 140 Renault Scenic Priv 2.0 Grand Honda Accord Est Sport 2.2 Cdti Saab 9-3 Lin Spt Est 150 BMW
  • You're going to love me... 17 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    ) I've changed my mind slightly. Of course, being me it has to be off the wall. And we've gone from Ford Mondeo to... ...Honda Accord..... Coupe ? They seem to have the power I need (3.0) and I've always liked the look of them. The back is very NSX looking (always a good thing) but obviously
  • family car ? 31 Oct 2004 (Forum)
    , but 44mpg) volvo v70 (again nice, but low mpg) saab 9-5 estate/hatch/ or is it saloon? (nice but green clocks) mazda 6 ? alfa156 sportwagon ? (reliabile??)(looks great!) not mondao, laguna, vectra, omega. mg zt-t (ok, but i really dont know) peugeot 407? honda ? merc c/e class? rear wheel drive and old man
  • Advice needed after accident :( 21 Dec 2005 (Forum)
    and people used to drive too fast over it (some still do), it has recently been changed from a 40 to a 30. Pleased to say I negotiated this fine. About 5 miles prioir to getting here though I came up to the back of a couple of cars. The one directly infront of me was a black coupe. It was either a Honda
  • Versatile 4wd family car? 23 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I wonder if you'd be able to help me. I need a car to serve a number of purposes. It needs to be 4wd and estate shaped or an SUV/crossover. It must...
  • Tappety Engine Noise 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I just purchased a Audi A2 1.4 SE with 67K on the clock. There is no service history. I noticed when I drove away with it a tappety noise. It got a...
  • Can I import a car to Thailand when I move there next year? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    You have a lot of experience of motoring in Thailand (I have often hired cars there, but driving is the limit of my experience). Is there any way of importing...
  • Problem with VW Polo electronic gear box 30 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Volkswagen Polo and I have had problems with the vehicle not responding to the accelerator following a period after the vehicle slows down. The...
  • Congestion-exempt large car query! 19 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I live a few streets outside the boundary for the newly reduced congestion zone in central London. Two of my four children go to school in the congestion...
  • Looking for SUV suggestions 4 Sep 2024 (Forum)
    or less reliable? So far I've been interested by the Volvo XC60 / Toyota RAV4 / Honda CR-V. The Volvo is extremely popular here in Sweden but online reports suggest Toyota is more reliable. Last 2 cars were absolute money pits so reliability is really a priority for me! If I've missed
  • Does having more than 9 years no claims bonus lower your insurance or is that the limit? 12 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I have 29 years no claims bonus gained through various insurers and supported by Proof of Bonus documentation. In my experience most insurers, or quotes...
  • How do I maintain my no claims discount if I have a company car? 12 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I've a car which I'm getting rid of where I am the primary named driver on a personal policy, with 20+ years NCB. I do not intend to get a replacement...
  • Buying advice - family car for three in rear 30 Oct 2023 (Forum)
    where issues are looking to arise as the mileage increases. I've mainly been looking at the 2.0 TDCi as I think I've read about issues with the 1.6 (please correct me if wrong). I'm only after a manual but am aware to avoid the powershift gearbox. The other contender is possibly a Honda CR-V 1.6
  • I couldn't get the machine to work in a car park but I was hit by a fine, is it worth appealing? 18 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
    Having to go into Southport recently on Monday morning we tried to park in a pay by card car park, however after six attempts to pay (in the pouring rain)...
  • What steering wheel lock would you recommend? 18 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Lexus NX 450+ with a tracker fitted. There was a theft of a Land Rover Discovery in our area. The vehicle had a tracker on and was stolen without...
  • How do I mothball my Fiat motorhome? 14 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I need to store my motorhome for two years at home under cover. I can move it to stop flats on tyres but am not keen on emptying the radiator as I need...
 

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