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• Tracing an old vehicle... 11 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  I'd like to repurchase the first car that I ever owned. (LPX230Y). Does anyone know of a service for tracking down the owner of a specific vehicle? Do...
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  Is it possible to fit a black box to a classic car for my teenage son? 26 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My 17-year-old son wants a classic Mini as his first car. Would the insurance be expensive and is it possible to fit a black box to a Mini?
• MOT question - buying car from Northern ireland 30 Mar 2021 (Forum)
  I live in Scotland but have seen a car in Northern Ireland I'd like to buy. It's just over three years old, but in NI it will not need a MOT until it's four years old.  But I'm wondering that if I buy it and give the DVLA my British address I might not able to tax it as it's over three years old and no MOT.
• Renault Clio Renaultsport - Cam belt failure, out of warranty. 27 May 2016 (Forum)
  With a rough estimate of costs around £7500. Renault say it's not economical and have offered me £1000 towards a new car or a used car up to 3 years old. The cam belt should be changed at 6 years old / 72,000 miles(?). My car is almost 6 years old wit 24,000 miles on the clock. The garage have indicated the cam belt would have been changed at next service.
• Vauxhall Zafira 1.4 Sri turbo auto - How is a turbo with an auto box? 12 Oct 2024 (Forum)
  My wife and l like automatic petrol engined cars in a roomy MPV bodystyle, not SUV. Over the yaers, we have got used to Japanese cars with approx 2 litre engines, but to get one now you have to either 'buy old' or 'buy import'. Today we tried this 2016 Zafira.
• VW Touareg - 8 month old car new/used parts for warranty repair 28 Jun 2016 (Forum)
  I have a 8 month-old VW Touareg, bought new, now done 7,000 miles. The panoramic sunroof has developed a leak and needs replacing. The dealer carrying out servicing/warranty work for me isn't the selling dealer - but they want to fit a complete re-manufactured sunroof under warranty.
• Which 3/4 year old 7 seater? 16 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  Hi there, I have four kids aged between 6 and 11 and am in the market for a three or four year old 7 seater and have a budget up to about £10,000 (preferably less). I have owned a 2003 Chrysler Grand Voyager (from new) and a 1997 Renault Espace (current car). I am considering:  2006/2007 Renault Espace 2007 Ford S-Max 2007 Ford Galaxy I would like a car that has decent seats in the third row and not the flimsy ones you find in the Vauxhall Zafira.
• Peugeot 207 sport diesel 2008 - oil change 11 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  i had my car serviced 5 days ago and as part of that service the oil and filter was changed.After 2 days i checked my oil level and found the oil to be black this made me think that the oil had not been changed.I took the car back to the garage and asked them if this was normal they said it was normal as when the oil is drained not all of the old  oil drains out of the engine so when the new oil is added it mixes with the old old that was left in the engine thus causing the oil to look black they said this happens with diesel engines is what they told me correct or not.
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - What do I do about rust on a 4.9 year old car? 20 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  2) What do I do? I plan to keep the car. If it was just two or three spots, I'd deal with it myself. But it isn't. How much chance do I have of claiming on the Ford anti-rust warranty?
• Volkswagen T2 Bay Window (2000 - 2007) - Bleeding brakes on old car without foot-pedal 23 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  Hi - have to bleed the brakes on a 1972 camper van but don't really want to depress the footpedal too much for fear of damaging the seals by pushing into rough places they have not been for years and ending up with a very expensive master cylinder replacement - this happened on another old car I had. I think you used to be able to get a cap and tube that would pressurise the reservoir with a foot pump or if I recall by connecting to the spare tyre. Sure I can eventually work something out but this may be a common problem with a solution so any advice would be very welcome.
• Car Warranty 3 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  I am on the lookout for a newish 2.0 litre Mondeo (pref diesel). However I am still a little confused over the Ford warranty. If I buy a year old Mondeo will it definitely come with the balance of the three year Ford Warranty. If it is slightly over a year old will it depend on if it has had it's yearly Ford dealer service. The cause of my confusion is when I recently attempted to part/ex a two and a half year old Focus.
• Old estate or new? 7 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Well I need an estate car (large) and i have a couple of options. I've got abot 5,000 to spend. What I would like is a Toyota Camry p reg or so 3.0 liter all options. BUT I can't find any at that price. I found a N reg for 5,500 seems alot for a car thats 7 years old.
• Driving old clunkers. Why not? 28 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Car was running very smoothly and sweetly - only slight annoyance was the the imposition of a new 40 mph limit where it was previously 60. Dunno why folks buy brand new cars. Wheel in each corner and one to hold, what more is there?
• Temporary Insurance 20 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  I had a bit of a runaround which I disposed of recently, and cancelled the insurance, but as it expired in May I got no refund. No matter, I've now bought a new car for my wife, and want to insure her old one for a couple of months. If I'd been sensible and not cancelled the policy last month I could have transferred her old car to it - but sensible I'm not! I know from past experience if I add the old one as a temporary addition to my existing policy, I'll be charged about £60 per month, on a month to month basis.
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  What's a good dog-friendly cheap car? 13 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a large dog-friendly car, my budget is around £4000 so looking at old estates and SUVs etc. What is the best option and petrol or diesel?...
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  Should I keep my 6 year old MINI Cooper? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a high spec 2010 MINI Cooper for the last four years and am very pleased with it. The car has done 42,000 miles and would welcome your views...
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  Should I repair or replace my 15 year old Volkswagen Golf? 26 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Golf IV is 15 years old and the repairs are starting to rack up. I'll probably be in for £800 this year (new timing belt, sensors, fixing...
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  Buying a Land Cruiser - how much should I pay? 3 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The Toyota dealer has offered me a new 2012 Toyota Prado - with a small discount. What are the dangers of buying a 'new' car that has been sitting out...
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  Would you recommend the Citroen C3 Desire for easy access? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car that will help make it easier for my 83-year old mother to get in and out of and I have limited budget. Could you comment on a 2006 Citroen...
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  Used Volkswagen Polos - what's what? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  There's a Volkswagen Polo Match 1.4 80 Automatic advertised by a dealer in Autotrader. It's £6400, with a mileage of 19,000. 1. In Autotrader similar...