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  How's the Dualogic system's reliability? 25 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Just bought my wife a Fiat Grande Punto 57 plate, first reg Dec 2007 and it's an auto which you can also use as a manual (like a mini tiptronic). Its...
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  soft suspension 11 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for your advice on which car to buy; middle size/middle price saloon but one with a soft suspension. My wife has a back problem which is getting...
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  Is there a known problem with the FIAT 500's stop-start system? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you tell me if you are aware of an engine management problem on the FIAT 500? I understand there have been a number of complaints. I have had...
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  Is the Toyota Yaris D4-d engine prone to head gasket failures? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I read much about premature head gasket failures on early model 1.4 D4-d engines, fitted to the Yaris range and BMW MINI models. I am at present suffering...
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  Where can I get private hire insurance for my Morris Minors? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am PCO registered for private hire, and I also cater for weddings in my Morris Minors and I would be grateful if you could let me know if you know anyone...
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  Fiestive spirit 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My mother-in-law has a Y reg Ford Fiesta 1,600 16v S and she is looking to replace it with something similar but more up to date (not brand new). She has...
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  Shop treatment 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to assist an elderly lady friend to purchase a new car that will be used solely for short journeys i.e. shopping trips. I would appreciate...
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  A legend in its own lurch-time 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to replace my partner’s CVT Mini-Cooper possibly with a Fiat 500C Auto. The auto-box fitted would be FIAT’s Dualogic gearbox. Could you...
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  Ten out of ten 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I think I may have forgotten to thank you for your help. You recommend that I try the Hyundai i10 and I am now the proud and very please owner of one....
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  Flying the flog 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering the purchase of new car and would like to support British workers. Some time ago you published a list of makes and models produced here....
• Handbrake Calamity 21 May 2007 (Forum)
  Please could someone advise me on whether I have a problem or not. I parked my new (February 2007) mini cooper on my rather steep drive earlier this afternoon and went indoors with the shopping. Ten minutes later there was a very loud bang followed by a car alarm. Needless to say it was mine; the car had aimed itself squarely at the garage and has bent the door (up and over variety) back so that I would imagine a new door will be required.
• Car for missus 8 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  What about the MGF -- are they cheap for a good reason? What else should we consider - I reckon on the Interga type-R, Nissan 200zx, New Mini (Cooper - suspect it will have better resale and gets more kit for not much more money), Ford Puma. I want something that's pretty depreciation resistant - so 3 year old or more for starters (except New Mini), has plenty of go and is fun for her to drive (so she stops pestering me to let her drive my Caterham..).
• Citroen c3 picasso versus c4 - Compatability of timing sprocket locking tools 24 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  Trying to source timing sprocket locking tools. Having difficulty and can only find for c4..and mini 1.4. Nit sure if they would be identical.. (vvti).. Can anyone please advise. Thanks.   Subject amended to make it clear what the thread is about - Mod
• 30 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  All well and good, the potential problem will be just how reliable and durable will it be. Mini SIM cards are not very robust, typically only reliable for a max of about 3 months continuous recording, after which there is likely to be gaps in the recorded journey. This is from personal experience.
• Funniest Car Action Scenes 18 May 2009 (Forum)
  Anyone else remember when he was in that car park and had lost his ticket so waits for someone to drive in then guns the Mini and makes the other car reverse back so he can get out and being a three wheeler the other car topples over?!
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 2000/120k What is it worth? 22 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  He has an X reg Micra with over 120k on the clock. The local dealer does not want it as a P/X against an 05 Mini and suggested he sell it privately. Anyway he asked me what I thought it was worth and I suggested £1000. He was rather annoyed at this and suggested it was worth nearer £2500. Any ideas?
• How many people to build a car? 22 Jul 2008 (Forum)
  I am no expert on industrial production but an article in today's DT Business section reports on the success of Mini production and the number now exported to USA. It goes on to say that the Oxford factory employs 4700 people, split between 3 shifts, who produce "Up to 200 cars a day". I realise that there must be some admin and technical support but that production figure seems ather low to me.
• Peugeot 307 (2001 - 2007) - 2006 (55) 1.6 Petrol - Oil Consumption 31 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  The garage tells me that this is an acceptable amount of oil to be burning. No other car I have owned (including a 1970s mini) has burned this much oil. What is an average amount of oil to burn for a car like this? Thanks
• Did I have a floor mounted dipswitch? 3 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Am I daydreaming or would my old Wolseley Hornet ( Mk 1 Mini in drag ) have had a floor operated headlamp dipswitch? I seem to think that it was to the left of the clutch. It is 30 years ago mind you, so I may be wrong! I also want to remember that the indicator stalk had a flashing end, but again maybe not.
• does you fit wot you drives? 20 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  small people reaching controls ? thread?, do you suit the car you drive?. Are you a ?tall Guy? driving a mini with your head stuck out of the sun-roof, or are you ?dwarfish? person peering through the spokes of a ?Jags? steering wheel?. To start it off, I?m 5ft 7in, but just try to bully me when I?m in(used to be ) my Tonka!!