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  • What should we replace our Volkswagen Golf with? 22 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
    What is the most efficient, comfortable and fairly stylish car you would recommend to replace our ageing but otherwise excellent 2015 Golf 2.0 TDI BlueMotion....
  • The Internet - Automated Automotive Idiocy 23 Apr 2023 (Forum)
    of this BS is now probably not being directly generated by i****s. Its being generated by AI systems. Heres a striking example  https://bryansgarage.com/types-of-cylinder-wall-damage/ "Arcing Damage Arcing damage is one of the most common cylinder wall damages
  • Should I swap my Kia Sportage for a Dacia Duster? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Kia Sportage, which is reliable but expensive to insure and service. I am considering a near-new Dacia Duster as a swap, would this be a good replacement?...
  • Can you recommend a cheap car for under £5,000? 21 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I'm in the market for a used car and have a budget of around £5000. Ideally, I'd like a petrol as I don't do many long journeys. I've had my eye on a Citroen...
  • Will LPG be phased out? 14 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
    What has happened to the Autogas/LPG in this country? I used to convert my new car to Autogas since 2000 but looking at number of garages selling the...
  • Voice control not working on Honda CR-V Hybrid sat-nav, how can I fix this? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I have a recurring problem with my Honda CR-V Hybrid sat-nav. The voice control disappears. This is a safety issue insofar as you have to look at the screen...
  • Can you recommend a Skoda Yeti replacement? 26 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
    What should I buy (new) to replace our wonderful Skoda Yeti? We want a similar, small SUV (4WD not necessary), a high seat (like the Yeti), comfortable...
  • Should I replace my Honda CR-V with a Mazda CX-5? 10 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 13 plate Honda CR-V. It's top of the range. I think it has been an excellent car. It is getting a bit tired though. My friend has a Mazda CX-5,...
  • Why do roadworks now extend for so long? 12 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
    When I started driving in 1968 even major roadworks were only slightly disruptive of traffic flow and usually managed by a man holding a stop/go board....
  • What's the best 4x4 electric estate car? 12 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
    We're looking for a medium-sized electric car with all-wheel drive and an estate bodystyle (to carry our large dog). Mileage needs are low (typically 50-60...
  • Who is responsible for the upkeep of road signs? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
    Over the past few months, I have covered thousands of miles driving up and down England. Many of the direction signs are covered by vegetation/trees and...
  • Should I buy a Ford Focus with a history of problems? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I'm interested in a 2012 Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost that's covered 52,000 miles but has had a replacement turbo and dual mass flywheel. Should I be wary?
  • Volvo S60 / V60 / XC60 - Volvo D4 VEA engine - EGR problem 6 Aug 2021 (Forum)
    .   Several owners of new-ish Volvo S/V60 and XC60 cars with the VEA D4 engine have had the ‘check engine’ light pop up within a few months from new (reported on the Volvo Owner’s Club forums).  It happened to my own V60
  • Which small cars have a reliable automatic gearbox? 20 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a one-year-old Honda Jazz for my wife in 2012. It’s proved reliable and practical for her needs. She initially wanted an automatic but we agreed...
  • Which cars are the cheapest to insure for a learner? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
    What's the cheapest car to insure for a learner driver?
  • Iveco/Renault/Ford - Torn between buying a used or new van. 9 Apr 2021 (Forum)
    the dealer they always put me off, they seem to have  a knack of talking a non stop stream of b******s.  Every time I look at a van I think how did the dealer acquire it? Why did the original owner sell it? I've seen a 2018 plate Renault Master with less than 40K at £18K with no vat, he's got
  • Brand perception and EV 12 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    compared to ICEs. In EV, consumer perception is Tesla is the best. Nokia was king of dumb phones but it died in smartphone era. Kodak died  in digital camera era. How many car companies will disappear in EV era?   PS: No idea why "w a t c h e s
  • Volkswagen Polo IV - Timing Chain 1 Mar 2021 (Forum)
    Hi, I am interested to see if anyone has had the same of similar Experience as me on the latest (2009/10 onwards) VW POLO 1.2 S A/C, 3 Cylinder, Petrol 60ps. In short the timing chain had stretched which has put the timing out I have a 2010 Polo with 85,000miles on the clock. I had the traction
  • Are old Land Rover Defenders actually selling for the inflated prices I see advertised online? 20 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Are old Land Rover Defenders actually selling for the inflated prices I see advertised online? Several years ago we had a Fiat 500 we wanted to sell. Prices...
  • 65 Plate VW Golf Sportsvan 1 litre 3 cylinder TSI - Aftermarket Dual mass clutch and flywheel unit 16 Aug 2020 (Forum)
    garage has just replaced my clutch  on my S/H Golf after 48,000 miles, (3000 approx mine) however they have commented on invoice that Dual Mass flywheel has slight play and when quizzed about this comment said "had it been a diesel they would have had to have changed the flywheel as well
 

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