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• Saab 900 S 4 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  I have been looking at Saabs recently with a view to buying one of the early GM 900s or maybe a 9000. Looked at one this afternoon that came with service...
• Update BMW 325i Conv. also how much for a cambelt 3 May 2002 (Forum)
  Have nearly sealed the deal with my brother in law £2000 and it has also had a new alternator recently! It is due a cambelt change how much is reasonable...
• Iveco/Renault/Ford - Torn between buying a used or new van. 9 Apr 2021 (Forum)
  the dealer they always put me off, they seem to have  a knack of talking a non stop stream of b******s.  Every time I look at a van I think how did the dealer acquire it? Why did the original owner sell it? I've seen a 2018 plate Renault Master with less than 40K at £18K with no vat, he's got
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  Diesel hatchback, 5dr, £8k budget, high Euro ncap, low mileage, turbo 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a used five door hatchback, with with a good torquey diesel engine that will return high mpg on constant speed (motorway) driving....
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  Downsizing our cars 9 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We would like to replace: 1. My wife's Volkswagen Beetle 01 plate that was bought last year - as it consumes a lot of petrol! She only does school runs...
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  Do you find bright daytime running lights to be a distraction? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am concerned that BMW, Audi, Mercedes and Ford appear to compete with each other to see who has the biggest and brightest daylight running lights. I...
• Ford Fiesta (2002 - 2008) - 03 1.4 Overheating - now problems 27 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  symptoms or fault codes. I have changed the plugs to no avail, coil pack and leads changed last summer. Can anyone offer any insight here before I go wasting money replacing random parts? I?m looking for a cheapish fix if possible! Also (it?s a digital dash display for temp) why didn?t my gauge show
• Ford Focus II (2004 - 2007) - Focus 20000 mile report 29 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  and torquey 1.6 engine. Allow the revs to climb to about 3500 and the valve timing changes ? you can feel the extra surge. Great for overtaking. Great gearchange and clutch, brilliant steering and handling. A driver?s treat. But it achieves this by still offering a good supple ride. Comfortable seats
• New Fiesta 2003 startup failure! 23 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  Hello, I just bought a Fiesta 1.4 with Tiptronic Transmission. Car is second hand but it\'s mileage is only at 2300km round the clock. My problem is about the ignition. Usually after half an hour break between driving, it happens. The engine cranks but not fire and fails to start. It may take 2
• MG ZS (1.00Ltr) (Exclusive) (2024) - MG ZS Cruise Control Fault 24 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  the 1mph increments it will jam at 37mph. If you decelerate from 35mph to 30mph using the 1mph increments, it will jam at 32mph. This happens in the 20’s, 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s etc….. Has anyone else experiencing the same problem? The car has gone back
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  Which Audi A4 diesel engine? 8 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a an Audi A4 S-line (B7). Is it best to go for the 1.9 TDI or the 2.0 TDI? I've noticed you can get both engines on the B7. I've...
• High mileage - not 2 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I get on well with my father-in-law, not only because he?s a violent womaniser who abandoned his wife and children, but because of the way he laid his cards on the table when we met. His first words to me were - You may think I?m just a Polish peasant but I?ve got enough money in the bank to fly
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  Are Volkswagen DSG auto gearboxes troublesome? 9 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new Volkswagen Golf auto in 2015. It's had its yearly service at Volkswagen authorised dealers just last week. The car has only done 9300 miles...
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  Can a trader sell a car as 'spares or repairs' to avoid liability if something goes wrong? 16 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in a car I have seen advertised in a classified ad on eBay by a trader. They advise that the vehicle is a "Part exchange to clear and, like...
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  What's the best medium-sized estate/SUV for £25k? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We will shortly be replacing our seven year old Honda Jazz after 100,000 miles. Although much of our mileage is for trips under 15 miles on the European...
• Mini JCW v Audi TT S Line - What car to go for 3 Oct 2022 (Forum)
  or Audi TT S Line 2.0 petrol both around a 16 plate.  Could I get anyone's thoughts on which is the better car? And any insight in regards to reliability and other things in general.  Thank you for reading :) 
• Mini Cooper S R56 2007 - DAB aerial solution 29 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  Hi all. My S is fitted with the factory AM/FM radio all built into  the circular speedo assembly, hence no DAB. Does anyone know if there was DAB option at that time please ? I'm not looking to change the radio itself, but I have added a DAB adaptor going in through the Aux port
• Volkswagen polo 1.4 s - Polo Electrics 3 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Hi I'm looking at buying a Volkswagen polo 1.4 s 52 plate with 54000 miles on the clock for around £2700. I have a couple of questions one my father heard a slight knocking in the engine, any ideas and when we looked at the service history there were two bills of electric work from a local garage
• Fiesta Zetec S Diesel - comments? 4 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  Hello All, Long time no post, but I'm looking at perhaps leasing a Fiesta Zetec S TDCI for a very attaractive £122 + some vat with a £1k deposit and I wondered if there are any owners out there who have any comments? I note that HJ likes that engine in the Fiesta
• Mini/peugoet - Swapping a 03 mini cooper S with a 08 Peugoet 207 23 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Hi i was offered a swap of my mini cooper S 2003(120 miles) with a Peugoet 207 (1.4 diesel, 56Kms). anyone got any reviews on the 207. The mileage is killing  me with the mini travelling 70 miles a day not motoway, Also i need a bigger car for increasing family run around car