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Auction visit 3 Apr 2024 (Forum)
£1,600 fees - if a private buyer. Too much money. 2015 Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSi SE 5dr - 54,000 miles. Tidy car but had poorly matched o/s wing repaint. Made £5,500 plus fees. Good car for someone who’s not too fussy. 2017 VW Golf 1.6 TDi S 5dr 103,000 miles but tidy and with good history. Made £5,850 -
New car vs Used car 29 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
We're a family of five and have been driving a 2009 Ford S-Max Titanium that we've had for six years. The car has been ideal as we often use the 7 seats... -
Extended Test Drive of a BMW 520d 9 Apr 2012 (Forum)
although I wasn’t that keen, I decided to drive an Audi A S-Line as a comparison to the BMW 5 series. Anyway, the BM was delivered and had circa 5,000 miles under its belt so was loosened up nicely. Initial impressions on driving it away were underwhelming. I was expecting a lot but it just felt a bit -
Driving simulator experience 9 Sep 2009 (Forum)
Over the past month I have spent 6 hours in a driving simulator at Leeds University as part of a research project looking at the continued automation of driving and the effect on drivers. The simulator is very sophisticated and akin to one used for pilot training. The car you ?drive? is a Jag S -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel SUV? 22 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a 2019 VW Touareg 3.0 - should I buy the TDI or TSI, I would be towing a caravan but it would be 99.5% solo driving. I'm thinking of future... -
When would my premium car tax end? 2 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a s/h Evoque and the preferred choice is approx an August 2020 registration. So, I’m assuming the list price when new would be... -
How can I protect my car from the elements? 12 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am lucky enough to own a Porsche Cayman S which I normally SORN for approximately 5 months over the winter period. I am about to move & although the... -
Will a used Subaru from 2006 still have a warranty? 1 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a replacement car and have a budget. I have seen a Subaru Legacy that I like from what seems a reputable used car seller. However, I am... -
Abarth 500 - Found out the car I bought two days ago was stolen 26 May 2024 (Forum)
Marketplace. I am not going to go into the details of the transaction but I was obviously fleeced and he did a pretty good job at making sure I had no concerns. The car was advertised as CAT S and advertised at a lower price to reflect this. The guy had some paperword for the car -
Van owners: LPG is dying, let's talk biomethane! 24 Mar 2024 (Forum)
market with favourable tax rates. But biomethane is coming to the rescue, sort of. Biomethane is functionally the same as methane and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). It's very eco-friendly. Made of straw bales, cow s*** and other things. Burns even more cleanly than LPG and bioLPG -
Are car drag coefficients a con? 21 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
Not so long ago manufacturers use to quote drag coefficients to demonstrate how aerodynamic their cars were. A good example was the Citroen XM, the front... -
What are the risks of leasing for the over 80s? 3 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
My current VW ID.3 lease will end next year shortly before my 80th birthday. I am currently in good health and I would like to continue to lease electric... -
Can I get a regular garage to service my Porsche with official parts? 17 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Porsche Macan S 2019 we bought from a main dealer and they have said it’s due a service and want £2000. I want to know if I get the parts from... -
Should I buy a used Toyota Yaris GR? 26 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have recently made enquiries of Toyota re the Yaris GR and have been told that there is a waiting list for this vehicle into 2024. I have checked a... -
Can you recommend a modern replacement for my Fiat Coupe? 16 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I recently lost my beloved 1998 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo, after a head-on collision with a drunk driver. We were lucky to walk away. Having owned the car since... -
We have a 10 year old car with a fault. Is it worth fixing or just selling? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
Daughter #2 has daughter#1’s old Mini One, which is 10 years old, but has a full service history. A few years ago, it was run dangerously close to running... -
Mini - ALL - Clock ticking on condition based services 3 Jul 2021 (Forum)
While the condition based usage adopted by Mini & BMW can be useful if you are a low mileage driver, there is a massive flaw in the system. Last year we bought a 'new', unregistered F55 Cooper S, reg in June. Today, the oil change warning appeared on the Mini app. Mini recommend -
Do any carmakers offer dash cameras as standard? 18 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to install a dash camera in our Audi A3 and this got me thinking that all manufacturers should fit them as standard or at least offer them... -
Should I trade in two cars to buy an electric vehicle? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I’m recently bereaved and I find I’ve got two cars, a 2017 MINI Clubman and a 2016 Audi Q3. I don’t need both cars and I could buy an all-electric car/SUV... -
Need a spacious family car - Skoda Superb or Kia Optima? 26 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've currently got a 2014 Citroen C4 Picasso which I love for the spacious interior but it has proven unreliable, with five major mechanical issues in...