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• Snails... 15 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  How on earth did the snail that was on my bonnet this morning get there? I don't park under a tree or in contact with any shrubbery, nothing. Weird - can they leap from tyre to wheel arch? And it's not a Nissan S-Cargo either....
• VW Recall 5 Jun 2004 (Forum)
  News headline that\'s just popped up on screens at work: \"VW recalls 870,000 cars for possible damage of rubber boots of front axle\". No more info yet - I\'ll keep you posted.
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  Is there any point of paying for No Claims protection? 13 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is there any benefit in paying extra for NCD protection when the insurer says that your insurance premium will rise if you make a claim? Both my wife and...
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  Best small/city car £4500? 27 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend needs a small/city car to replace her ageing Ford Ka. She has £4000 to spend plus whatever she can get for her Ka (circa £500). I'm thinking...
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  Are electric cars a potential fire hazard? 20 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  When driven on to a petroleum forecourt close to the pumps, do EVs potentially represent a possible fire hazard? .
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  What are the implications if I change the aspect ratio of my tyres? 10 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  The standard tyres on a VW UP GTI are 195/40 R17’s. The choice of tyre options in this size is limited and the tyres themselves do not help the ride. ...
• Lexus LS - 2020 Lexus LS500h or 2019/2020 BMW 750i xDrive or S Class 27 May 2023 (Forum)
      I currently drive a 2007 Lexus GS300 and looking to change the car. This will be our primary and only car - we have two kids that...
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  I want a premium, comfortable car. What do you suggest? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about going down to one car. I'm selling my 2004 Jaguar S-Type and my 2016 Honda Jazz. I'm considering a secondhand Jaguar F-Pace. I want...
• Kia Sportage - Part Ex Dispute With Dealership 8 Mar 2020 (Forum)
  I bought a 2016 Kia Sportage last year (May 2019) and subsequently found out the seller hadn't listed the car as CAT S, nothing was listed on the V5. I recently fancied a change of car, spotted my next car (2010 Jag XJL) on the dealers website and offered it as a part ex on the new car
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  Part of the convertible roof on my new car has broken off - where do I stand with getting this fixed? 16 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Mini Cooper S convertible recently and within a week, an interior cover running across the width fell off. I took it to a garage and found out...
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  BMW 5 Series vs Audi A6 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to look at which is the better car to buy. I do a mix of driving (motorway and urban) and around 10,000 miles a year.
• Honda Civic Type S - Honda Happiness? Have I been miss sold? 22 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  I have been looking for the perfect Honda Civic Type S (2.2 diesel). I found the 'perfect car' but unfortunately it was a 200 mile round trip away. However it was being sold from a Honda dealer so I trusted that the car would be as described. According to the Honda Approved website the car ticked
• Dartmoor at night - the hungry big cat 6 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  been a Tiger with it`s stripes masked by coal dust and soot.) But would you really walk the South Downs at night? - alone and with the hairs pricking on the back of your neck as a trickle of sweat runs down your back. Was that the sound of something big slobbering and licking it`s chops
• MINI Cooper + Cooper S - Warranty Service Plan 5 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  of the comments on the web it' s surprising they manage to sell any Cars. Well I decline the warrant and service package. Still have 2weeks to take it if I want it. Also found out that they own Harry Fairbains BMW dealership in Geffnock Glasgow. Not to far from me. So I'm wondering should I take the warranty
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  Is there a fault with my Audi A4's start-stop system? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I believe I have a problem with my Audi A4 Avant B8's start-stop system. Whatever I do, including switching everything including radio, lights and climate...
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  What's happening to my Volvo V70's paintwork? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  After rain, when drying, semi circular deposits are left behind and eat into my Volvo V70's paintwork. I don't know the cause or the necessary restorative...
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  Where can I get a 16-inch space saver wheel for my BMW 850 CSi? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm trying to find a 16-inch space saver tyre and wheel that will get my BMW 850 CSi home in an emergency. I want to remove the original heavy full-size...
• Jaguar S Type - Jaguar Crank Problem 29 May 2010 (Forum)
  I have a S type Jaguar reg 54. On a long trip the car suddenly stopped. Called the AA who thought the timing chain had broken, got towed to the local Birmingham Jag dealers where it was discovered the crank was broken. The car has done 62,000 miles. The service guy asked if it had ever run low
• Hyundai - Hyundai "Happy Returns" upgrade your scrappage buy 23 May 2010 (Forum)
  http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/best_deals/item.htm?id=35929 (From the article) It?s not only old car drivers who can benefit. Happy Returns will allow those who were savvy enough to buy a Hyundai using scrappage another chance to pick up an unbeatable deal and own another new Hyundai. Owners who
• Stiff upper lip car stories - free pink gin 9 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Finding the `stiff upper lip` in motoring stories - free (virtual) pink gin for the winner. First though there`s the ritual to go through in order for your brain to switch modes - from quivering jelly to hard baked scone. Stand to attention and salute the British flag. You are wearing a Pith