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  Should the turbo be whistling on a five month old car? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  One month ago I bought a three month old Ford Grand C-MAX Powershift. I didn't notice anything during the test drive, which was driven in a busy city location....
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  Seven Grand Tour 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently went to Europe with my Audi A6 Avant Quattro 2.5 TDI and, notwithstanding that the car had been fully serviced by Audi Liverpool before I left,...
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  Should I change my 10-year-old Honda Accord for a Vauxhall Vectra? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Accord is ten years old (I've had it for six of those) with 97,000 miles on the clock and it feels like it could do the same again with no problem....
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  Garage has broken car and now won't fix it? 28 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I left my car with a garage for blown exhaust manifold gasket. Said it was the head gasket so told them to go ahead. Now garage cann get car to start....
• Estate car under £3000 27 Jun 2017 (Forum)
  I am going to buy an estate car for under £3000. My requirements are petrol (drive less than 5000 miles a year) and automatic (dodgy knee). I dont know what to buy, a 10 year old Mondeo or similar or a 14 year old 5 series or Mercedes.
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  Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My car is having difficulty engaging in the gears. I bought this car (1999 Zafira) 5 months ago on finance. Can I get warranty on this?
• Long-term car rental? 24 Dec 2008 (Forum)
  I'm looking for the cheapest way to get a car for a 3-month period in a foreign country. I'm assuming that the regular rental companies will want at least 300 quid/month? I'm reluctant to buy an old car and resell it when I leave. Chances are some greasy dealer will sell me a 6 year old Hyundai/Toyota for about 4000 quid and only offer me 1500 when I bring it back....
• Replacement car - New or old ? 26 May 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, I use to car to commute to work, roughly 500 miles a week (not paid for by work), and I'ts almost all on motorways. I have 2 dogs so I'd need...
• Just seen my old car for sale minus 35,000 miles ! 23 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Three weeks ago I part exchanged my car at a car dealers 135 miles North of my house. Out of curiosity I have looked for it on Auto Trader and found it...
• Japanese car depreciation 21 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  The prices for nearly new ones are ridiculous, they depreciate very slowly. I suppose its because every one wants them. Back in the UK, Japanese cars depreciate quite quickly, a two or three year old accord can be had for buttons because they are generally percieved as boring "old mens cars". So why the big difference? Is the French/Spanish/Italian competition thats available in the UK and not in the US the reason that Japanese cars aren't popular?
• First car - Mini or Beetle? 17 Jun 2011 (Forum)
  OK, I've stopped gnashing my teeth about insurance! Adrian Flux recommended a 1972 Beetle for low insurance so we're now thinking about this or an old...
• diesel car needed 27 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  ive heard the old vaxhall ones are a bit ropey as well as the old fords cheers dave
• Another Mystery Car 30 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  Along similar lines to one of the other current threads. Can anyone inentify the following old car, I have seen two in the last year and they are beautiful, Medium sized sleek cabriolet. Looked at least 25 years old. The ones I saw were pale blue with white detail and a nice browny-orange. And the best clue of all they had Kharma written in diagonal silver letters across the boot.
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  What are the pitfalls of buying a nearly-new car? 29 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What would be the downside of buying a six-month old car from a main dealer with only 100 miles on it? It would still be covered by the bulk of its warranty...
• Any - An apology 27 Oct 2017 (Forum)
    So, sorry to have offended anyone who owns, or owned one of those fine, if sometimes slightly smelly old cars. 
• VW Passat 2013 - Vw passat with 95k @ 18 months old... worth buying 5 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Its got full history (long life at 20/40/60/80k miles), so suggests it has been well maintained. However, what else should I look for, or should I spend the same money on a 3 year old car with ~60k miles (same price for same spec car) Any thoughts / views welcome. Also - anyone know how often the cambelt needs changing on these?
• Ford Galaxy (1995 - 2006) - unlimited extras but no choice of drivers seat 9 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Other than in BMW/Mercedes, orthopedic seats at a swinging price. Plus i am firmly convinced that too many car designers are now designing cars for WOMEN with short legs therefore a short seat squab. which leaves a goodly portion of my legs unsupported plus why is Volvo about the only manufacturer to recognise that the seat squab need to be tiltable, fore & aft as well as height adjustable Me I still got a good old fashioned big bottomed businessmans seat out of an old Vauxhall Carlton, this bolt into an old 4wd. but man it's still a quare proper comfy seat Grrrr
• Old man saving light bulbs 18 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  Some people's behaviour is just unbelievable at times. On my regular route to work starting at 7am I get to recognise familiar cars and drivers each day. There is one man who every time we stop at lights turns his lights out. Not just headlights - an old world piece of courtesy long since obsolete - but the sidelights as well. Then when we move again he invariably forgets to turn them back on, until a succession of cars have flashed him.
• The Old Crocks run 14 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  I just realised that the Veteran Cars London to Brighton Run is nearly here again - I believe it is first Sunday (7th) in November. For anyone who has not seen it I can recommend it as the best free car show in the world, not just for the old motors on the run but also for the exotica driven by the enthusiasts following the cars.I will guarantee a long list for the 'unusual sightings 'thread A warm coat ,a flask of coffee , some bacon sarnies and stand near any slight upward slope on the A23 and you will have a wonderful day out.
• Car scrappage scheme Vol 1 (Read Only) 23 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  ***** This thread is now closed, please CLICK HERE to go to Volume 2 ***** Hi all SWMBO needs a new car. Her current Micra is 11 years old and we feel it's time to change. We've driven a few cars and she has decided she wants a Fiesta. She favours buying one of the last of the old shape cars but I would prefer her to buy a new shape Fiesta, as it is safer.