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• Changing cars, but not p/xing. Options? 23 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  I've been made to think about this by the 'drive the deal' thread, but it doesn't really fit within it, so started another one. In the (reasonably) near future I plan to buy a Fiat Coupe. Now, these aren't the most common car on the road and a combination of the spec I require (air con, either
• Megane Alternator problem 12 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  was loose and appeared to be extremely worn - it was clear that it had been like that for some time. He assured us that he would point it out to the Renault garage when he towed it there. The same Renault garage are now quoting us over £500 + labour for a new alternator - because, as the car has air-con
• Nissan QX ownership report 1 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  in 4 road rallies] Serviced every 5k. Non-service items changed: At 123k: 1. Air-con belt 2. Power steering belt 3. Battery 4. Oil-pressure switch [my started to seepage, this is a known fault on all A32, well documented in US] 5. CV gaiters [+200gm of grease] 6. Front suspension arms 7. Anti-roll
• 9K sportish saloon required - any ideas 1 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  . High mileage (under 100k though) for the right vehicle not a great issue, although wouldn't want anything older than 4 years. I would like leather seats, air con and traction control. The 3 series saloon is my current favourite, ideally a 328 (or is the 323 a better bet) round about a 99V. Passats
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  The air con doesn't work on my newly-bought, approved used car. Is the dealer liable to repair it? 10 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought an Audi Q7 approved used from an Audi dealer. It was delivered to me in Kent at the end of March. I had no need to really use the air...
• Budget 4x4 advice anyone? 12 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  also not worried about leather seats, air con, CD players, navigation or any mod cons, in many respects the less to go wrong the better. Many thanks for any suggestions! Rob Must haves: * Good off road ability * Capable of going on a motorway at 70mph safely * Reliable * £3-5k
• Mazda 3 mini road test 29 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  , very low speed city traffic and those hills near Jerusalem which really knock the economy. Alos it was 30 degrees C and the air con was on full. It had four one-shot windows, which is very good. What didn't I like. The dashboard is too fussy, the dials are buried deep in tunnels and are not all
• Mii Electric - Seat Connect 18 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  . This is poor, it’s like selling a car with air con only to then say you may have it working some time in the future and then to add insult, I was contacted by them to buy a service plan which I tried to purchase this morning on the link they provided, only to find that it’s not available to electric cars
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  Can you recommend the best car on a small budget? 11 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a very old, much loved Citroen Saxo that I’m looking to change. I only have £4k to spend but dislike tiny cars, what would you recommend please?
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  Replacement for Ford Kuga 17 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Ford Kuga has 137,000 miles on the clock and has recently begun to suffer from mechanical problems. What should I replace it with? Another Kuga...
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  What economical small automatic do you recommend for under £6000? 6 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a used small car that's reliable and economical for my mum to drive around town (extremely rare motorway driving. It has to be automatic...
• Spacious family car to seat 5 circa £9 - £10k (used) 31 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  My daughter is very prone to car sickness, so the car should be resonably refined. Air con a must That's more or less it.  The car would be used fora short school run during the week and then days out at weekends and possibly holiday in the summer. We had
• Where do I stand 23 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  7 months - ecu, glow plugs, new cylinder head, air con unit, 4 sensors. Could I use this to help me in getting something done? Do I have ground to ring the finance company and explain what is going on, would it fall,under the sales of good act that my car is not fit for the purpose? Should I
• ford fiesta 1.25 with zetec type engine - ford fiesta not starting!!! 12 Feb 2011 (Forum)
  .....with the light on again! had code read and got p4020(catalist not effeicent to bank 1) reset engine light  and guess what? now its off it wont run again...and sometimes not even crank over all decides on its mood. no fuel pump charge on ignition on when its like this and strangely the air con light glows
• SEAT Ibiza III (2002 - 2008) - 02 1.2 Alternator belt problems 20 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  The alternator belt is squeeling loudly.I've removed and cleaned the belt and cleaned all the pulleys to remove any traces of oil or grease.I've rotated all the pulleys in an attempt to check the condition of the bearings (apart from the crankshaft pulley of course).The water pump,alternator,air
• Mitsubishi Colt 5-door (2004 - ) - How to Get the Best Deal From Mitsubishi Dealer 12 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  to spend (which includes px for my car - have been quoted up to £3k PEX at local garage). Looking to get as new a Colt as pos with 5 doors and air con. It's been 5 years since I purchased my last car - and I'm rusty!! Can anyone give me any pointers to ensure I get the best deal I can. I have arranged
• Bangernomics 20 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  a well-used but well-preserved Xedos for under £700. Everything works as it should, including the air-con, the engine runs like silk and the leather upholstery has years of life left in it. So has the rest of the car, I suspect, but I've probably tempted fate enough for one day...
• Audi A6 flat battery error 13 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  popped into a local garage and had a new battery Exide 096 fitted. The Ecu came up ?OK? ( The Actual ECU diagnostic priority message ) with no reported faults but the Air con digital temp displays for NS/OS started flashing when turned on and continues for 4 mins. This problem does not appear to effect
• Golf 1.9tdi sport - noisy or neurotic? 9 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  a brand new car, despite it being a diesel. Am I being neurotic or should I get it checked? Secondly, when I turn the engine off there is often a gdunkgdunkgdunk sound from the engine. I've never had a car with air con before - is this just the fan slowing down or something? I'm not really this stupid
• Ford Focus Zetec vs Ghia - please help! 29 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  they're pretty comparable - both have air con, rad/cass (although Zetec the guy says he'd put in a CD), would be MOTd new, 3 month warranty, the odd scratch, FSH and drive well. I personally prefer the Ghia but am I making a big mistake in terms of potential resale/driveability/running costs? Would