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  Redeeming feature 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Some weeks ago you wrote that when buying a new car using the scrappage scheme the unused road tax was not redeemable. On October 7th 2009 I traded in...
• Any - No MOT For Vehicles Over 40 Years Old 22 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  I recall older cars having no or one brake lights from new and only one headlight opeating on dip. Many people had to uprate the lighting and added indicator systems to make cars legal and easier to integrate with modern traffic.
• Ford Fiesta - Wheel bearings wear and tear??? 11 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  The car is 2.5 yrs old (diesel) and has done 49,000 miles I had a renault before that never needed wheel beraings done and that was 8 yrs old and had done 100,000 miles. Is it normal to have to replace them so soon?
• Nissan Micra (1992 - 2003) - 01 1.0 Twelve month old battery: recharge and fit 5 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  A brand new battery has been sitting on my garage floor for the last 12 months. It was bought in error for my previous Micra and was never used (it turned out that my old car needed a new alternator). As the battery on my current Micra seems to be a bit sluggish in turning the engine over, I charged the "brand new" battery up 2 days ago, on overnight charge. Today, I fitted the new battery.
• Rover 75 ? 8 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  I'm interested in a 2.0 Club Manual and have a budget of about £13K. They seem a bit of bargain considering this will get me a two-year old with reasonable mileage. Are they likely to depreciate heavily and it's worth me hanging on another few months for a three year old for much less ? Are high mileages young cars preferable to lower mileage older cars ?
• BMW - Upgrading Nightmare 19 May 2016 (Forum)
  A friend recently bought a one year old Prestige car from a maindealer and traded in his . ..BMW. It soon became apparent that the new car had problems and this was confirmed by a local main dealer of the prestige brand. My friend was offered the opportunity to get the car repaired but asked for his old car back and a full refund.
• Insurance cover while changing car 3 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  Hi, I think I've found a replacement car which i should get in the next few doors from private seller. I'll be putting my old car on ebay ,with no reserve so hopefully a sale in 10 days or so. What is the best way of staying legal regarding insurance for the short period while I have 2 cars ?
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  What's causing a crunching noise when I shift gears? 13 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Why is my car making a crunching sound when going into third gear?
• 50s British Cars in Cuba 14 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  The vast majority of motors are 50s U.S. and Ladas but there are a few British motors . I saw an Austin Healey with a Lada engine and a few old Fords, a Zephre 6 and a Prefect not much signs of rust but all different mechanics under the bonnet. All these old motors are belching out thick smoke making the pollution in Havana horrendous. Cubans are not permitted to buy new cars even if they could afford to so any modern vehicles you see are owned by the state.
• Mini Cooper S 1st service, or lack of! 18 Apr 2005 (Forum)
  My dads Cooper S is just over a year old and when he rang the local dealer that he bought it from they said it didn't need it's 1st service until the car had done 10,000 miles. Bearing in mind that it has only done 4 - 5k in just over a year that will make the car over 2 years old before it has a service.
• Battery Chargers 8 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Having just come out of hospital after 4 weeks I tried to start the car,battery flat.Nice man from RAC started it for me.I gave it a stationary run at variable revs for about 45mins,as I cannot drive the car due to shoulder op for a few weeks I have done this every other day now three times,so battery should be ok now.I have one of the older type battery chargers i.e.low & high charge its even has 6&12 volt option,could I still use old chargers on 5yr old car with to-days modern technology?
• EUI silliness again 27 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  I read that it could now cost £300 to dispose of a scrap car under the EU End-of-Life Vehicle Directive. Not content with causing the littering of our countryside with old fridges by trying to solve a "problem" which does not exist, they now want up to 85% of old cars to be re-cycled.
• old 1970's - 1980's car brochures. 25 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  i am selling the car brochures that i have collected over the years, i have alot of different makes, i even have something for DW, its a land rover V8...
• Battery conditioner or plain old battery charger? 9 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I've recently bought a classic car and don't plan to take it on winter roads. I've been looking at one of those battery conditioner/chargers (CTEK make a range) and a search here reveals nothing. Any experience/advice about these things?
• Buying a warranty for an Auction Car 17 Jul 2007 (Forum)
  What sort of costs are involved for buying a warranty for a car purchased from an Auction. Are they worth it or take a chance for a car of some 2 or 3yrs old.??
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  Should I extend the warranty on my three year old car? 22 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have three year old Honda HR-V advance with 14,000 miles on clock. Is it worth paying extra to extend warranty?
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  Do we need to change the gearbox oil on our two-year-old Jazz? 21 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's two-year-old Honda Jazz with 13,000 miles is due a service and the dealer recommends changing the gearbox oil at the cost of £75. Is this necessary?...
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  I need a replacement for my ten year old automatic Skoda Fabia ... what do you suggest? 12 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a replacement for my ten year old automatic Skoda Fabia. I would be happy to buy a newer version of the same car as i have never had any problems...
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  'New' tyre is two years old? 4 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had four new Goodyear tyres fitted to my mothers Lexus GS300. The tyres were sourced via the internet and fitted at a tyre depot. On bringing...
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  Is it necessary to change the gearbox oil in my three-year-old Ford Mondeo Sport? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Mondeo Sport petrol is nearly three years old with 17,000 miles on the clock. During my recent annual service I was told the car required a complete...