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• Fiesta 1.25Ghia 4 £2.5k. Can it be done? 27 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  The 1.25 Ghia Fiesta appeals on a number of levels, not least because it has a sporty ride, offers reasonable economy and there are quite a lot out there, so relatively affordable. The only time there will be a passenger it's likely to be mini-No Dosh, who, being all of 3 years old, takes little room. Anyone got any views on this strategy and will £2.5k get a good un?
• Kia Carens / Citroen Picasso 22 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Hello and festive greetings. Views sought on this one:- HJ carried a recent feature on the KIA Carens Mini MPV. There have also been odd bits and pieces about the Picasso in the backroom. You can buy a UK supplied diesel HDI SX Picaso from Carfile for about £11,000. You can pay about the same for a similar spec.
• Brand Loyalty 5 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Am I some kind of brand 'tart' or did this guy not know what he was talking about? The actual score of the 25 cars we have owned is: Mini 2 Triumph 1 Fiat 4 Vauxhall 8 Audi 2 BMW 1 Subaru 1 Citroen 1 Volvo 2 Renault 2 Peugeot 1 So all you profilers out there, what does that say about me?
• Citroen C5 Estate recalls - now UK? 16 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  And before anybody says I'm mad to buy one I've had approx 17 "new" cars in 23 years of driveing from many manufacturers from VW to Isuzu and many subject to recalls. Ask the 40,000 BMW Mini owners who are now subject to a gearbox recall or my friend who has a Mercedes ML270 that had a complete new gearbox after 500 miles. Simon JL
• Trackers 21 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  My comment tagged onto the end of a MINI thread got over looked so.. Has anyone got some first hand experience of the performance of the different Tracker type systems and the companies back up. My dad has one fitted but, touch wood, hasn't needed to use it.
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  How can I mount a dash cam without a lead trailing down? 14 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Having had the disappointing experience of being side-swiped by a lorry and the driver then claiming it was my fault, it's time to get a dash cam. One...
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  Why is Direct Line refusing to cover our son on our MINI One because it has a spoiler fitted? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've been a longstanding and loyal Direct Line customer for many years with two cars currently insured with them. As my children became of age, they were...
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  What's the best first car to buy that's also fun? 10 Feb 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy my first fun car as a 24 year old graduate with a budget of £5-6k. I'm looking for a petrol, manual, hatchback ideally but an estate...
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  I have a bad back - what car with a higher driving position should I get to replace my Jaguar XKR? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  A dodgy back is forcing the sale of my Jaguar XKR and I need something with a higher driving position. I can do without 500-odd horses and would like something...
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  We need a small car to fit in our very narrow garage? 12 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We live in a small street of terraced houses with a small garage but limited off street parking. We currently drive an old Mini Metro that just about fits...
• Renault - Mini Copper - Insurance Claim 22 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, If anyone could provide me with some advice or information regarding an issue, I’m currently dealing with would be very appreciated. Back in...
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  What are the best cars for tall drivers? 15 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 6'4" tall. Which cars could I drive comfortably? I currently drive a MINI Cooper.
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  BMW 2 Series dual mass flywheel failure 19 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a new BMW 2 Series Active Tourer in March 2015. Now, nine months later and 5500 miles, the clutch/dual mass flywheel has failed. The deaker has...
• Company Car choice 14 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  My options are pre-selected by company and the best for me are: 116d ED Plus 3dr, Mercedes A180d SE, MINI Cooper 5 dr D (Chili+Media) or VW Golf 1.0 Bluemotion petrol 3dr. The latter two are better equipped and can be optioned up a bit more in my allowance and the BM/MB are cheaper to tax, but I can only add heated seats.
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  Has my Peugeot 308 got a timing chain problem? 23 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A few days ago a message "Depollution system faulty" appeared on the dashboard screen of my Peugeot 308. The "engine block" warning symbol was also on....
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  Replacing a Beetle? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My partner is due to replace her 12 year old VW Beetle which will cost more to put right for the next mot than it is worth. She would like a small petrol...
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  Which used supermini for £7000-£8000 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  This is the first time I've bought a car in 10 years and I'm stumped! I can spend between £7-8000. I need a 5-door, 5-seat car that will be used for...
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  Very pleased with winter tyres on my BMW X5. 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was up and out at 8am this morning to beat the kids on their sledges so I could try the winter tyres on my X5 on virgin snow. The verdict: absolutely...
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  Do the plugs in my 2004 Audi V6 saloon need to be gap adjusted? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  For the past four years, I have enjoyed completely trouble free motoring from my 2004 Audi 2.4 V6 saloon, thanks entirely to the superb (and modestly priced)...
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  I need a cheap small van 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a MINI but need a larger car for fishing so looked at a small van (Nemo, Vauxhall Combo) and find them nice to drive, inexpensive and convenient...