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• Maybe a CR-V - £5k Diesel Dilemma 28 May 2018 (Forum)
  correlation. It probably does, but for a thickky like me it would be good to have it spelled out. My frustration is that my wife & I like high sitting positions of SUVs & MPVs, and in our searches found that we quite like the Honda CRV. Budget is £5k absolute max not a penny more
• Problem with car - return or repair 8 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  : a) concerned the fact the car was delivered with a fault b) worried my warrenty may not cover the issue (electrics for example are not covered) c) worried if my max claim of £100 is possibly a problem. The issue I have is that if I wanted to "reject" the car under distance selling
• Citroen C1 - Advice on first car - C1, Peugot 107 or Aygo 5 Jun 2017 (Forum)
    I am a new driver buying my first car.   It has to be second hand, and after some research I think I have settled on Citroen C1, Aygo or the 106. I know all are made at the same factory but which should I go for? Has to be 4 doors, and max price...maybe
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  Volvo XC90 - how can I prevent gearbox overheating when towing? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a 2007 Volvo XC90 Geartronic D5 and plan to use it to tow a caravan, with a maximum weight of 1545kg. Is it advisable to change the oil cooler...
• Volkswagen Passat - fuel economy for 2.0 litre Passat blue motion 19 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  Hi I've just bought a 2012 Blue Motion Passat estate, the advertised figures are around 51mpg/61mpg/72mpg, However I'm personally struggling to get above an average max best of 48mpg from a mixture of motorway and town driving. A full tank of diesel is costing me around £85, for which I've just got
• Small car with 6 speed box reccomendations 9 May 2016 (Forum)
  would be good for town seem to only have 5 gears which would over run at 4,000rpm on the motorway making them less efficient there. Ideally I want a diesel 1.6ltr 6 speed manual. My budget is max £4,000 so the car would need to be 8-6 years old obviously. Currently I'm looking
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  What's the best family car for under £3k? 27 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to get a used family car, with low insurance and a small engine. I have £3k to spend and it must be suitable for carrying two children. What...
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  Buying a used Audi Q5 - what should I look out for? 11 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I like the look of the Audi Q5 3.0 diesel but can only afford secondhand (2009/10 plate). What things should I be wary of?
• Stylish reliable 4x4 under £5k whats the issue ! 26 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  I am looking for a 4x4 under £5k which is generally reliable,  5 doors and STYLISH. It has to be good on road as well as off but I'm no green laner !.. and I only do about 5,000 miles a year max.   I have a local mechanic who has looked after my cars for over 10
• 2002 peugeot 307 - peugeot intermittent loss of power 30 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  can't go any further. the engine doesn't quit and after dropping through the gears will idle perfectly and from idle i can rev it up to max without a hitch. it seems as if the engine is failing under (slight) load. the problem my happen twice in 100 miles or not. leaving the engine off
• verso or c4 picasso - verso or c4 picasso another which or other? 13 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  too expensive would have to go alot older also although these looked great too? Toyota verso was original but with 8 k max the Citroen c4 picasso or Grande can be had for about 8k 2011 model.  This looks great value    Any opinions ! Also some long journeys
• VW GOLF Mk VII SE 1.4 TSI - Top up oil for new car. 10 Feb 2014 (Forum)
  I have taken delivery of my new Golf MK VII  1.4 TSI. I was surprised to see that the oil level was only half way between min and max on the dipstick. I want to get a spare litre of oil  for top up purposes and the manual says I should use VW 502 oil.  I just happen to have
• Comfortable & Quiet Crossover 28 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  and potholes Quiet Automatic (dual clutch or another 'lively' type of box) 9s max for 0-62mph (my current Seat Toledo TDI does just that and I would like to match or better it) Reliable   I
• Hyundai Getz 1.4 GSi 16v 2006 '55' Plate - Intermittant Problems with Gears 11 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  but after doing approx 10 miles while driving, it  refused to go in any gear moving or stationary when i did manged to get it into gear it would drive normally and then when i pulled on drive it locked up again and stalled and then cleared again the car has done 100,000 miles the clutch fluid is on max
• Budget Automatic Run Around - Help!! 15 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  . - Budget 4-5K max  - Need something nippy and capable of not frustrating the heck out of my speed wise. - Size wize - prefer a hatchback but not averse to a saloon. Any help would be appreciated :)
• Chrysler grand Voyager - Replacement bulbs and wing mirror indicators 6 Dec 2012 (Forum)
  - the car has factory fitted xenon HID's. Online the max quoted online is £70! I just want to make sure that I can just by a bulb as the garage are telling me that as it's factory fitted I need to buy a whole kit. I am also trying to find out the cost of the wing mirror bits but I have no idea what
• Rover 25 streetwise diesel - HELP .. Rover 25 streetwise Diesel engine 6 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Can anyone help me please, my car began going into safe mode (engine revs fast but no acceleration and constant speed of 10mph max) after jet washing or driving through water a few months ago.  Once the engine was turned off and allowed to reset it drove perfectly.  My car has now
• Audi S8 - Young person with van insurance 12 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  max to buy and about £1,200 to insure. The van actually makes sense for his life style at the moment, he would only be carting his younger brother around to AirSoft meetings and throwing his crap in the back and I suppose he can sleep in it.  He's like me, a late starter as far as the girls
• Renault Megane 29 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  now very very disillusioned with this megane as I'm still only achieving 35 mpg max from it. As some of you may recall it is a megane III 11 plate, 5 months old with 4,500 miles on the clock.
• Advice needed - small car needed for city driving 21 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Hi folks, looking for some advice.. I'm looking for a small car for a 15 mile round trip commute (in a city)..and the more research I do the more confused I get..! Would anyone be able to help me out and recommend some motors? I have a max £2k budget (credit card only sadly, so would have