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  I have had a can of unleaded petrol in the garage for three years - does it deteriorate? 26 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a five-gallon metal can of unleaded petrol in the garage for more than three years. Does it deteriorate?
• Focus/VW Golf - Medium Family Car Choice 13 Nov 2018 (Forum)
  Appreciate any advice on following please. Have a maximum budget of £5k for a medium size 4 door petrol car as only doing about 5000 miles per annum running around town and being dads taxi locally for my kids. Have in mind tow cars a petrol Ford Focus (prefer new shape
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  What electric cars do you recommend? 25 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What electric cars do you recommend?
• BMW 1 Series - BMW 66 plate M140i - air con failure due to stone? 13 Jun 2018 (Forum)
  The aircon in my 66 plate M140i has not worked since mid-May 2017 (been lots of fun with these heatwaves!) and having spent multiple days at the dealership (Partridge Chandlers Ford) with the engineers scratching their heads, their diagnosis is that there is stone damage to the radiator
• VW group (audi, skoda, seat, etc) - Automatic gearbox issue -y haven't they been fixed 13 Jan 2018 (Forum)
  So someone posted this:-  "Avoid anything with an automated manual box too such as VAG’s DSG or Ford’s Powershift, they’re almost certain to be trouble in the longterm." So why haven't VW fixed these issues with their automatic gearboxes? They have had long
• reliable diesel hatchback - any recommendations? 24 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  as well as fuel economy. I've had a bad experience with a ford fiesta tdci (2002 plate) in the past and am scared to get another "common rail" car again. I do really like the Micra's, I would consider a diesel one but they are dci engines which makes me nervous...  Or would a Toyota Yaris
• Vauxhall Corsa - Vauxhall life time warranty 11 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  written on? Might as give up and buy a Ford again if this is how there after sales work! BE WARNED
• General - Car purchase advice 4 May 2017 (Forum)
  to trade in again in around 2 years. My budget is around £10000. I'm 6ft 6ins so legroom is vital and relatively economical driving. I've been looking st the Dacia Duster to the Ford Focus but no set ideas. Any ideas on something that would retain a reasonable trade in value ? I like automatics
• 5dr Daily Commute car - £7k 22 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  should I be going for one over the others.   Kia C'eed Seat Leon Ford Focus Hyundai i30 Mazda3 Skoda Fabia
• Recommendations on Estate for £3000 . 28 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  - Honda Civics - Volvo V50 , Reliabilty and MPG are more important than gizmos or speeds but heard some horror stories with newer diesels . Current  car is a ford Fusion diesel that was bought at 85k and now just reached 150k but cost me a new clutch and Flyweek
• Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe - 2003 - Mercedes C230 Kompressor Good Buy? 4 Sep 2016 (Forum)
  For various reasons my daily driver is heading into semi-retirement. Purchase price is more than an issue than running costs as  do a very low annual mileage. Coming back from looking at a Ford Focus I saw the above car for sale. It has only had two owners from new (first till first MOT
• new reliability survey; time to change opinions? 25 May 2016 (Forum)
  In view of a recently published survey from a well known vehicle warranty company maybe it is time to change opinions regarding certain makes or models. Surprising to learn that Renault and Peugeot do quite well. Ford and Vauxhall have a decent showing. Mazda do very well. However, on the forum
• Any - Best Cars for Long Term Ownership 11 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  over ten years old. I then contacted Vauxhall who although polite came back with the same response. Having hit a similar problem some years ago with Ford I have decided that any car I buy from now on will be from a manufacturer who is committed to long term owners. So who are the manufacturers have
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  Automatic headlights won't switch off 12 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2013 Ford Fiesta with automatic headlights. For most of the time, I drive the car with the auto setting switched on, but have noticed that the...
• fiesta mk 6 - locking wheel nuts fiesta mk 6 1 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Hi all I need some advice on locking wheel nuts that will fit original ford fiesta wheels, the ones where the nuts are concealed under a plastic disc. I have just bought this car and it didn't come with the key for the wheel lock nuts. I have managed to get the old lock nuts off
• Mazda 3 Sport saloon 2008 - DSC FAULT LIGHT 30 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Yep me too! had the car for 4 years but only done 36k miles and if by Magic once the mileage goes over 36k the light goes on and stays on. Brought it from Mazda Dealer when only 3 months old. The Mazda dealer has recently closed down and Sandicliffe Ford now taken over.Has had a full Mazda service
• Land Rover Range Rover Sport - Battery drain and flat 18 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  powder inside and had stuck in the live position. We replaced it with a new one the problem was gone. I think this is a common problem with these release catches. Its a Ford part and its used on some Discoverys as well I think. So if you have a battery drain problem and you cannot open
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  Which small automatic car? 7 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am very interested in purchasing a Ford Ka, Vauxhall Adam or Fiat Panda, but would like to know if they are available with an automatic gearbox? And...
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  Buying a Mondeo EcoBoost - good bet? 6 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying an 18 month old Ford Mondeo 1.6 Ecoboost with 37,000 on the clock, for around £11500. Any views on the high mileage reliability of...
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  what's the best £1000 car for a new driver? 20 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am 25 years old and I want to buy cheap car for around £1000 or less. I don't have any NCB so need something that’s cheap to insure and maintain. What...