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• 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.
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  Mercedes-Benz SLK - are performance mods a good idea? 19 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2002 Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor. I am thinking of having it chip tuned together with installing a sprint booster to boost performance. Good idea...
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  Buying a small van 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my old Escort van, with a 2-3 yr old vehicle. Most driving is 25 mile round trip commute, but occasionally I need space for the...
• Used family car - ULEZ car buying conundrum 28 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  From Oct 21, our current family VW Golf TDI will be subject to the ULEZ now being extended to the north circular. Looking for advice on buying a used car for the family (I have a 2yr old and 4yr old). Budget is £15-20k, and needs to be a load carrier for family holidays and weekend jaunts, as well as for the weekly taxi runs to various kid clubs and shopping.
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - Rust on 9 week old car 14 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  The car is now 9 weeks old and has done 3500 miles. While washing it today i noticed rust starting to break through on the tailgate, just under the rear window. I've not spoken to the dealer yet as they were closed by the time i discovered it.
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  What's the best first car for a 17 year old? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My grandson's family are considering purchasing a car for a 17 year old, the budget is £6000 to £8000. Which car would you recommend and suggest they look...
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  Which cheap, reliable vehicle would you recommend for towing? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 15-year-old Mercedes E-Class estate finally got scrapped last year, so I treated myself to an E63 AMG estate. I love the car and I can still get masses...
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  Why is my 2-year-old Audi A4 only returning 45mpg? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I replaced my old Audi A3 1.6 petrol with a 2-year-old Audi A4 TDI 2.0 with the new CR engine, primarily to get a much more economical car. The figures...
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  Will Volkswagen repair a Teves ESP fault on my 2005 Golf Plus? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would like some assistance with how to approach Volkswagen as my 5-year-old Golf Plus (2005 with 44,000 miles) has now become the latest in a long line...
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  I'm thinking of replacing my Honda Legend with a Toyota Prius - but how long will the Prius' batteries last? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own two Honda cars which, at 18 years old, are now coming to the end of their economic lives. So I now need a new or secondhand car to replace one of...
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  Afforded 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In March I wrote, “My 23-year-old daughter is to return to car ownership after four car-free years as a student. The usual advice from all quarters was...
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  What could I replace my Volkswagen Polo with for use on long distance drives? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volkswagen Polo estate TDI. While it is admittedly rubbish to drive, with no turn in feel, it has a torquey TDi engine and I am spoilt by its efficiency...
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  Old Getz 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly mother, aged 73, currently drives a small Citroen C3. Her partner (89 years old) a Hyundai Getz 1.1. He wants to buy a scooter to use in town,...
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  Winter wheels and tyres for an S60 21 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can I fit my winter tyres fitted on a set of original 16 inch Volvo V70 Alloy to my Volvo S60 D5 SE, which came from factory with 17 inch alloy wheels?...
• Seat - Temporary Car Insurance 15 Jul 2013 (Forum)
  Hi I have just bought a second hand car and so cancelled the insurance on my old car and used no claims etc on the new one.  I need to sell my old car and thought, incorrectly, that as I am insured to drive other cars (third party basis) via my main insurance, I could use this to do test drives for my old one.
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  Can I get a warranty on a high mileage car? 3 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for warranty insurance on car that is more than 10 years old and 130,000 miles. I'm struggling to find a company to cover.
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  Ford B-MAX Powershift - Is it reliable? 7 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is thinking about buying a Ford B-MAX petrol auto, second hand, either two or three years old. There seem to be many issues with the Powershift...
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  Would you recommend a 3-door car for our daughter's first car? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a 3-year-old used car for our 17-year-old daughter who has just started driving lessons. Although we've narrowed our choice between...