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  Alternative to Honda CRV? 7 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We need to replace a Honda CR-V with an insurance payout (max £7000). We like the CR-V, but wondered if you could recommend an alternative which was less...
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  Toyota Verso on Winter tyres 11 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Just bought my third Toyota Verso, which comes without a spare wheel. Thinking of buying four steel wheels with winter tyres. Can I put a steel wheel and...
• Skoda Octavia I (1998 - 2004) - 2003 1.9 Loss of power max 3000 rpm 16 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  Hi All, My dad's Octavia 1.9Tdi 110 estate (22,000 miles) which he as got recently has started to hold back around 3000 rpm at full throttle. I had a...
• Insurance - Max No Claims Discount 8 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, Received my renewal quote for my insurance yesterday. Last year I had 5 years and on the email it says that I still have 5 years. I queried...
• Servicing and fuel economy 9 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  to maintain good fuel economy e.g. quick gearchanges, low revs etc Any comments would be really helpful. Also, where can I get information about old cars e.g. max torque, max speed, MPG, (the official stuff).
• Warning! Volvo & Chrysler a/c 16 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  the compressor with it, spreading remnants throughout the whole system, particularly if it has rear a/c as well. Those with 850/V70's should take a lok at the bulletin board at www.volvoclub.org.uk. Other makes that have had the same problem, but now seem to have fixed it, are Ford Galaxy & variants, and Audi
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  How long would you expect the Mitsubishi Outlander hybrid battery to last? 31 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is considering buying the Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 PHEV. Can you tell me if it's a good buy for £20,000, how long a battery would last for...
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  What might cause underfoot vibrations while driving? 28 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2012 3.0-litre diesel Audi Q5 and have noticed a strong vibration under my feet starting at 60mph. It stays, and arguably gets worse, the faster...
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  What's the best compact 4x4 automatic? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a 4x4 automatic that's narrower than our Ford Kuga. Nissan sold a Juke CVT (now discontinued). Is this a good solution?
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  Which small car offers better fuel economy than the 1.6-litre Golf? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My mother recently had her reliable old Ford Fiesta written off after a car hit her. She has replaced it with an S-reg 1.6 Volkswagen Golf, but is only...
• TVM metamorphosis. 15 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  (North) what should be promoted in its place. here is the shortlist (and no you can add nothing else or any other engine combinations) C4 5DR 1.6HDi SX Old PICASSO 1.6HDi DESIRE FORD FOCUS EST 2.0D GHIA MAZDA 5 2.0TS2 MAZDA 6 EST 2.0TS2 MERCEDES BENZ A160 5DR 2.0CDi
• Mondeo 2.5 Vs Omega 2.6 21 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  that translate into boring? I've had a 2.0 auto Omega which was quite dull in its power delivery - are the V6's more entertaining? The spec on the Mondeo is staggering but I know little about the car as a package. In my experience, Vauxhall Opel cars seem better built than Fords (well at least you're less
• Ford Focus Estate - Focus Mk1 Estate Tailgate Release Issues? 31 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  . Then they both stopped working altogether so again I though sod it I will just use the key as it is no big deal and I dislike paying main s****** prices. Then yesterday the wife was out shopping tried to open the boot with the key and it opened a little but the latch was not fully disengaging and the boot could
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 06 1.25 Slight rattle engine noise 10 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  rattle, like a nut is shaking or something. Interestingly I used to get a similar sound from my 1998 (s reg) 1.25 fiesta that had done 92k miles - hence why I am a bit worried about this one. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks
• Ford Escort (1993 - 2000) - 1996 1.8TD Cold Start Problems 30 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  Hi Guys, I have a 1996 Escort 1.8 Turbo Diesel (50,000 miles) that?s really struggling to start in the cold mornings. Basically its taking to the 3rd or 4th attempt to get turning over fully and its very (engine bouncing out the bonnet stuff!) rough until I put in plenty of revs and let it idle
• BMW 5 series 1990 E34 3 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  I am currently looking for a car which I can just use at weekends (and to haul a boat with). Bearing in mind I don't drive a great deal of miles, high mileage and low miles per gallon aren't a great concern. One of things that has appeared on the radar in recent weeks is a couple of old 520's
• Too Porky to Park 26 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Interesting article in today`s Sunday Times highlighting the fact that 33% of all car models are too wide to fit into some on-street parking bays. The minimum legal width as set out in the Traffic Signs Regulations Act 2003 is 180 cms. The new 2005 model Ford Focus for example is 184 cms (compared
• Toyota Avensis 2015 - Engine Failure 22 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  Hello guys, Last Friday I was driving dual carriage way  and suddenly noise started appearing. It was like the belt got broken or something sort...
• Renault Clio - 2015 Renault Clio Tce Water Pump 15 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  My wife's Clio started to make an engine noise 3 weeks ago which was diagnosed as a water pump. The car is 4.5 years old and done 22000 miles as it is...
• Subaru Outback - There will be a new Subaru Outback 2 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Subaru UK stating " The new Subaru Outback ... is due to go on sale here in the first half of 2015" which is good news for all those interested. http://subaru.co.uk/news/subaru-takes-residualvalue-honours/ My needs may have