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BMW 1 Series E81/E87 (2004 - ) - 120D SE : 6000 mile ownership report 20 Oct 2007 (Forum)
paid a very reasonable £11700 retail, for a 2.5 years old which had covered 55k miles. I will start with the good bits? The 120D is a fantastic driver?s car, and that begins with the superb 163 bhp chain-cam engine which delivers a combination of performance, economy and refinement which would have -
I'm looking for a good Saab 99 - where can I find one? 20 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a Saab 99 non-turbo. I know the 99 and 900 very well as from the 1970s to the 1990s I had owned six 99s and two 900s. I am of an age... -
buying nearly new Audi Q5 versus new Q5 from broker 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
Honest John lists a car broker offering the Audi Q5 3.0 TDI Quattro S Line Plus 5dr S Tronic with the extras I want at around 42K. The same nearly model... -
Smaller than a CR-V 2 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
Between March 2008 and March 2013, we owned a Honda CR-V, 2000cc petrol. This vehicle suited us as I am now 75 years of age, 6ft 3 inches tall, I weigh... -
What is causing my Honda Civic Type S' battery to discharge in under a week? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of a new petrol engined Honda Civic Type S on 28 April 2011 from Swansway Honda Rochdale with delivery mileage. Since then, when I've taken... -
Which luxury saloon? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
You helped me before and we took your advice which turned out well. My son having now sold his business has around £55k to spend on a luxury saloon/estate.... -
Which TSI engine will be the most efficient? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I want a Golf hatch, and can't pick between the 85PS 1.2, the 105PS 1.2 and the 122PS 1.4. If I drove each car equally gently; could I expect to approach... -
I want to buy a convertible sports car - should I consider the Mercedes-Benz SLK? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am approaching middle age, so naturally want a sports car. I am keen on a Boxter S, but am concerned about living with a soft top day-in, day-out - I... -
Is there an alternative to my automatic to my Toyota Yaris which is less jerky when pulling away? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Yaris TR with the new-type combined automatic is now three years old and paid for. I find this type of automatic very jerky in first gear and very poor... -
I'd like to buy a MINI or Audi A3 for a 14-mile commute - will a diesel be reliable for such short journeys? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Now that a nice lady has written off my Mercedes-Benz SLK I am looking to replace it with a diesel convertible. Due to the weather I haven't been able... -
audi A3 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Considering purchase of used A3 say 2/3 years old. Must be auto and 5 door possibly petrol but not opposed to diesel. As there are so many A3's in the... -
Paracetamol or a comfy motor? 18 May 2010 (Forum)
There`s a lot of limping going on within our older age group when you look around. At this stage I was slouched on a seat in Koblenz ( 1,300 miles - one week - 99mph &57mpg) as the facilitator for Mrs Oilrags 40th birthday shopping venture. Elvis Presley`s last motor -
Is a used Ford Transit Custom a reliable buy? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a 2016 Ford Transit Custom, however I have read terrible reviews of this year’s model. The model I am looking at is a limited black 2.0... -
I need to replacing my ancient Ford Fiesta, what should I choose? 14 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
We rather need to replace our high mileage and well worn 2004 Ford Fiesta. Still good to drive and almost completely reliable apart from troublesome front... -
My car has had two new engines and now has more problems - can I reject it? 30 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Ford Focus Ecoboost for the last three years and it has had two new engines. It has now gone back to garage with the same problem. Ford... -
We want to sell our 2007 Focus and 2005 Mondeo and buy a Kuga - what's the best way of doing this? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
We both recently retired and no longer need our two cars. We are considering buying a 28,000 mile 2008 Ford Kuga 2.0 Zetec TDCI, as 4WD would be useful,... -
Kuga Engine Warning Light 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a 10 plate 2.0tdi 2 wheel drive Ford Kuga. Just before Christmas the orange engine warning light came on. We called out Ford Assist (AA) who... -
Our Ford Focus was diagnosed with a slipping clutch, so why won't the Ford warranty cover it? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Whilst climbing a moderate gradient in a queue with a driver and four passengers in our Ford Focus, suddenly a horrible gassy smell filled the car. The... -
Disc grace 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a two year old current model Honda CR-V and Honda insists that the front brake discs require changing due to them being worn and rounded on a car... -
Where can I get a windscreen replacement for my Porsche? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need a windscreen replacement on my Porsche 911 991 Turbo S, it got cracked by a stone last week. Admiral want to use Autoglass who may fit a pattern...