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  • Why is my Hyundai i20 Active doing less mpg than expected? 20 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My Hyundai i20 Active is only doing 44.8mpg. Is there a problem with this 1.0-litre engine in this car? I drive light footed, live in the countryside so...
  • Can I reject my Mercedes-Benz GLC before final payment? 15 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I am due to take delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz GLC next month. Should I check it and reject it before the final payment or accept it and fight afterwards?
  • Vauxhall Corsa (2015) - Electric grinding noise during ignition - AUDIO 11 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    A few months ago I noticed what I can only describe as an electronic grinding noise coming from the car's engine area. It has absolutely no effect on...
  • Last chance to enter our HUGE Christmas giveaway - win £1600 of motoring goodies! 24 Dec 2015 (Forum)
    . Open door no. 24 to reveal the last prize and then enter today:  honestjohn.co.uk/products/christmas-2015/advent-calendar
  • Buying a Volkswagen Up - should I following the emissions scandal? 29 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a Volkswagen Up. Their sales period is coming to an end this month and they are offering £900 discount with a finance package....
  • Honda Jazz - Opinions Please - what to do ! 8 Jul 2015 (Forum)
    by the dealer and offered a new 2015 Jazz EX in silver or white for £13,295.  I realise they are wanting to sell off this model with imminent arrival of the newer version due out soon. My current car only has 8200 miles on the clock. If you were in my position, would you
  • Touareg - VW Touareg not supplied as per brochure 28 Apr 2015 (Forum)
    with a space saver and they stopped supplying space savers last year - why does the 2015 brochure (from April 2015) also state that all models come with a space saver? How hard do I push? 
  • Toyota Verso impressions and ruminations 10 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    accelerating - very similar to the S-Max and C4 Picasso in this respect - but never unpleasant and with plenty of power in store. Based on this, I'd feel no need to pay the extra for the T180. Privacy glass. Horrible. Impaired the view in the interior mirror and made over-the-shoulder checks
  • N/A - Electric scooters 21 Feb 2021 (Forum)
    It is reported today that Electric scooters may be allowed on roads with perhaps a max speed of 16mph quoted.  Presumably these silent machines will also find their way onto pavements and cycle paths.   Do the things even have brakes let alone insurance?  This sounds like
  • Car Advice diesel Eco 21 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    Hi Guys Ive been deciding about a used car, my critera is - i do about 17k a car, diesel, has to be auto, hatchback, power ideally 100bhp and above, economy 50mpg plus. budget maximum 6/7k. mileage max 70k, 2010 onwards Any advice will be appreciated
  • Cheaper used cars - I don't think so. 30 Jun 2008 (Forum)
    Had a trawl through Forddirect and Autotrader websites for a newish Focus/C-Max. They are anything up to 17k with most around 15k. I'm sure similar age cars were going for nearer £12k a year ago. Seems to me prices have gone up, not down.
  • Advice on getting the best price for my car. 23 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    Does anyone have any good advice as to where I could market this car? It's in the Garage and I need to get at least 33% of it's new price 2 years ago! ...
  • BCA blue and silver cards 22 Jul 2007 (Forum)
    Hi, I am new to the site, but am looking to take out either a blue or silver BCA card. I will only be buying about six cars a year max. Will either of these cards gain me any advantage, or cost saving in terms of buyers premium etc? Any advice would be most welcome.
  • Too much engine oil - harmful? 20 Sep 2006 (Forum)
    Had my 2.0l / '99Focus' oil changed at a "rapid fit" place. checked the oil it is over the max mark on the dipstick by about 4mm, will this cause any damage, i need to travel about 25 miles to get back to the "rapid fit" place to get it drained will this do any harm? cheers
  • Colt Test Drive 15 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    I have arranged for a test drive, on Wednesday, in a Mitsubishi Colt. I am very disappointed that my request for a 'proper' test drive was refused, so we will be limited to a max round trip of about 6 miles, on roads which will give us no opportunity of driving legally at 70 mph. The staff have
  • Lexus GS 300 30 Sep 2005 (Forum)
    Morning, This car might be a possible replacement for the hated A6. Like a good boy I've read the CbyC, the comments on the owners club site and the thread from Dec 03 on this, just wondering if anyone has any recent experience. I'd be looking to spend max £12k which puts me in Y/51 plate territory
  • Isuzu D max Utah - Dreaded DPF 16 Feb 2021 (Forum)
    Hi all I am new to the forum and would be interested to hear peoples opinion of my dilemma. I recently bought a 2016 Isuzu D max utah from an Isuzu dealer. 2 months and 2000 miles down the line the engine is regenerating every 5 or 6 miles. I appreciate I am using the vehicle
  • Will a pick-up's DPF be okay with mostly short trips? 15 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a BMW 1 Series diesel that has a DPF fitted. I drive two daily trips of 15 miles with quite a bit of traffic. Over six years of ownership,...
  • Mercedes Benz S-Class W220 (1999 - 2005) - Comments on older S class 6 Jun 2009 (Forum)
    Im looking at an older 2002 S -class 280 petrol (newer shape). It has 164k miles on the clock and its priced at £3500. The car is in pretty good condition for the age and there are no signs of rust. Are these engines good for a high mileage? Any comments appreciated.
  • Can I import a car to Thailand when I move there next year? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    You have a lot of experience of motoring in Thailand (I have often hired cars there, but driving is the limit of my experience). Is there any way of importing...
 

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