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• Any - Stop-Start – is it “intelligent”? 7 Oct 2018 (Forum)
  that the S/S needs to be programmed not to activate until the engine is red-hot as HJ’s advice would seem to suggest, or does the action of the S/S indicate that the DPF is not regenerating at the time?
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  What does my 180,000-mile Jaguar S-Type need in terms of servicing? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please advise the running and servicing costs for the Jaguar S-Type? It has done 180,000 miles but runs like a beauty. I only paid £850 for it...
• Spanners aquired from the road surface - and you 24 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  (Road spanners, revisited) I have several open ended and ring spanners found in this way. It started in the late 60`s - you know how it is, that glint of silver, seen in the gutter or crown of the road. One of them is top quality with four small notches carefully ground into it as an identifier
• Best old diesel auto 4 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  but an estate will do. I also dont want a shed, so its likely that whatever I buy is going to be 80's or even late 70's possibly rather than a worn out 90's model plus I prefer the simplicity of earlier cars. I have a few ideas in mind but wondering what the BR would suggest? My starting point is the Merc 250
• Bad service from Citroen 4 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Am I the only one who is getting crap service from Citroen, or is it available to all of their customers? Citroen ZX 1.9D with shafted driver\'s door lock. Rang Citroen in Crawley yesterday at 9am. They can email Citroen France with my chassis number and obtain the key number from it and make up
• Young driver- help with first insurance,first car 17 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  in rural Gloucestershire ? there is no public transport between work and home. I?ve run his details through Confused, ComparetheMarket, and so forth and it comes out around £1700 on a group 2 car TPF & T with my wife as a named driver- it?s actually over £2K without her on the policy!. I?m sure
• Cutting out when idling - Merc C240 12 May 2004 (Forum)
  Car is a Merc C240 auto (fuel injected, of course). Done 104K miles, mostly trouble-free. I do about 58 miles a day, back-and-to to work, virtually all on dual carriageway (50-70mph). It\'s developed a habit of cutting out unexpectedly. While this rarely happens (only three or four times
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  Company car choice conundrum? 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a promotion at work and been offered the choice of a company car or a car allowance of £350 per month. The stipulations are that the car must...
• Volkswagen Up - Volkswagen Up! - First time Buyer 24 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  Hi all, Looking to buy my first car and have found a 2015 Up! (Move) for £5,300.  The only problem I can see is that it has done 29k miles.  Am I wrong to be worried by this? Or is that a lot considering it is a 1 litre engine.  The car itself seems fine on first
• KIA Cee'd - Kia Cee'd 4 Tech Auto 8 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  Having tried several cars, my wife is thrilled to have found the Kia Cee'd 4 Tech - except she wants an auto. The dealer says that they don't exist in Auto as does the Kia brochure. But in Septmeber 2015
• Mazda 6 - BRAKE JUDDER 6 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I have experienced some judder through the steering wheel in recent weeks under braking, most noticably when braking from higher speeds. I saw another thread published by D M Johnson on the 18th July 2015 complaining of a similar problem. Would you have any fresh thoughts on what
• Should I buy a car with 25k on clock and 2 owners? 22 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  I happen to see a car advertised with 25,000 miles. However, it has 2 owners. The car was registered in June 2012 It had an MOT in June 2015 at 21,000 miles. I am concerened how a car with 2 owers can be still low mileage? The car is on sale at a large indepent
• 125k '16, this gen, pSH vs 95k, FSH, last gen '15 1 Sep 2024 (Forum)
  and less service history. The 2015 is last gen model, lacks those extras, but full service history. Has a minor scratch/blemish on the rear. Both are online deliveries with negotiated discounts/delivery included. 2016 is £400 more expensive, seems to have a perfect body vs
• Subaru Forester/Toyota Auris Estate 2010 to 2015 10 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  Hi All, Looking to change my Honda Accord diesel soon and have a couple of options available. Subaru Forester 2010 petrol - Straight forward petrol...
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  Is the dealer responsible for fixing my car? 3 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my car for £6,000 in mid-January. The engine manifold warning came on, it was supposed to be fixed but has now reappeared. I have been informed...
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  Do car dealers have to provide a warranty? 3 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What warranty must dealers give on selling a car?
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  The clutch broke on a used car I just bought. Should I have to pay to fix it? 9 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used car from a garage and three days later the clutch blew out. They offered to fit a new clutch but at my expense. Should I be paying for...
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  What hybrid should I replace my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with? 19 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. I have been happy with it, with the exception of the battery mileage - which dropped from 30 to 24miles within...
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  Are there known issues with the Nissan Navara? 4 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Due to having three large dogs, I was thinking of getting a Nissan Navara, 2014 onwards. Have there been any chassis issues, or any other serious issues...
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  What cars are best for tall families? 2 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is 6'5" tall and I have two growing teenager sons who are also tall. Plus, two large dogs. What estate, SUV, minivan or pick-up would you recommend?