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• 2010 Astra Replacement 20 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  Hi all I am looking for recommendations for a suitable replacement for my 2010 Astra. I know that the Dacia Sandero can be had for under 14k new, or just under 10k for a 1 or 2 year old model.  I know 3 year old Astras are 13k ish. The only medium size cars i have seen cheaper are either a Suzuki Baleno or Fiat Tipo. If only prices would come down, maybe they will in the coming months
• Evolution not revolution 25 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  Looking around at how car designs have changed I can see the advantage of owning a Golf or Audi saloon way past their sell by date. The designs haven’t changed much over the years . Take a Mk 5 Golf coming up to 19 years old and it still looks fresh.
• Ford grand cmax. - honda crv - What's best 31 Jul 2020 (Forum)
  But on this post I wondered what people thought about spending £10k on a ford grand c max 1.5 diesel that's about 3.5 years old or a honda CRV that's nearly six years old . Not so much about the cars as such more about reliability and general running costs over the next few years 
• Citroen Xsara 2.old Diesel - Heat related non starter 19 Oct 2016 (Forum)
  This car will start and run from cold Turn it off and start again, no probs Turn it off and leave 10 mins, won't start Turn it off and leave...
• buying a van at vehicle - VAT question 25 Jul 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, my friend is planning on buying a 5 year old van at a car auction this week. the vehicle is 'VAT qualifying net' thus he will have to pay VAT on the hammer price as he is not a trader. how does it work? do they simply add the VAT to the hammer price and buyers fee total?
• 5 year old approved used or new? 9 May 2014 (Forum)
  Hello, I am 31 yo, would like to buy my first car and will be doing 8-10k annually. My budget is around 5k. I have found a 5 yo approved used Mazda 2...
• rusty dipstick. 3¼ yr old BMW 18 Aug 2011 (Forum)
  I noticed the dipstick in my 1 and three quater year onld BMW was badly corroded in October and had it replaced. On checking the car over two months later...
• VW Polo 1.4 (02 reg) - oil filter 5 Nov 2010 (Forum)
    The hex nut attached to the filter had come adrift leaving him no means of unscrewing it.   I'm too old now to do this myself but in the past, on earlier cars I used a strap-wrench to unscrew the old filter.  Is this not feasible with the polo? If not, are there any other suggestions?  Please.
• Ford KA, KA2, KA3 (1996 - 2008) - 08 1.3 duratec oil filter 5 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Im planning to change the oil on my daughters year old ka. Can I get to the filter with the claw type wrench and extension ok without lifting the car off the ground ? I'm going to be pulling the old oil through the dip stick with a pella pump. Has anyone changed the oil filter on the ka duratec engine here ?
• Watford Junction Station Parking on Sat 2 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  I am taking the train on Sat 10th Feb to sunny Preston £35 return first class with Virgin beats the cost of diesel. However I need to park near Watford station, can anyone give me any tips for this? The car park at the station is a tenner for the weekend but I dont mind leaving the crappy old mondeo on a street, you never know it might get nicked with any luck.
• Insurance cost 12 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  This means that for this year, my insurance will cost £38 I might be an old codger driving a (nice) old Volvo with a full no claims bonus, but if you're a cherry, the PO is more than willing to pick you.
• Five year old satellite navigation 30 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  I am looking at possibly buying a Rover 75, 2000/01 model. Some cars I have seen advertised include sat nav. Question is, as any sat nav system is only...
• The 'Bangernomics' bashing thread 22 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  No, not an invitation to banger racing. Merely an opportunity, in the best tradition, for those who drive brand new cars to knock those who don't. That 5 year old fully loaded Mondeo, under 3k. That 10 year old A6 Avant for under 1k. That series II that is more rust than bucket, £500. All a waste of time & money that would be better put towards a brand new 3 series & keeping a dealer in the style to which he has become accustomed.
• selling a car 29 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  hi i've never sold a car before and wondered who i have to notify and what i do with the tax (if anything)?? The car is 14 years old so there's none of the new forms and stuff. Appreciate any help. thanks
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  Rental arithmetic 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently decided to trade-in my 30,000 mile 2003 Ford Focus1.6 Ghia Auto for an 09 Ford Fiesta 1.4 Auto in Moondust Silver. But I was slightly surprised...
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  What's the best budget car for £8k? 19 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have £8000 to spend on a new car. Which hatchback would you recommend. I only have a small family including me my wife and eight year old daughter. The...
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  Can you recommend a small car suitable for a disabled driver? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a small, comfortable car that would allow easy access for a five foot disabled person? The car must be practical, with a good load space...
• Advice - Insurance Write-off of old, but good car 29 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  A friend has just had her car damaged in a minor accident, where another driver ran into the back of her car, and pushed it into one in front, The other...
• Amount of cars owner 9 May 2003 (Forum)
  A friend of mine is 36 years old and has owned, for varying lengths of time, a total of 38 cars. He does not deal or work in the car retail industry, he has privately owned all of these cars himself. Can anyone beat this?
• `Respect` for cars? 5 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Respect for the car? Regards ;) (That`s a wink ;) NB Some car models changed