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• Carbon dioxide and melting planet lies 29 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  PID=1051-450&CID=1051-042202A This is mentioned below but, as drivers are being persecuted by ever higher taxes, extra Road Fund licence fees for driving bigger, safer cars etc., all in the name of saving the planet from melting, it is very important to note. It is also noted that, as far as I know , this has not been reported in the UK Press. Some have known for a long time that the global warming myth was politically inspired and now we have the proof.
• suspiciously cheap seicento 9 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  The car appears to be immaculate, but it has a 1.1 litre engine, which according to the price guide was not introduced in the UK until december 2000, a year after this car was registered. The car looks like a bargain but I am concerned that it might be a foreign import which may be difficult to sell on in the future. Can anyone suggest why this car has a 1.1 litre engine, or tell me if it may have come from abroad? All i want to know is if the car is a genuine bargain, or am i right to be slightly suspicious of it?
• Daewoo prices 12 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Also it must have a horrific effect on used values of 1-2 year old Daewoos... Can the Joe Public Esq. buy these cars direct from the importers at these ridiculously low prices?
• Spacious, reliable, low cost estate? 5 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  d interested to hear suggestions of a suitable low cost vehicle to acquire, it?s a five hour 300 mile round trip to uni so reliability and economy are important too!
• Max Headroom? 2 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  I will be covering about 12k miles a year mostly motorways. Other considerations such as handling, ride, economy, performance and reliability are important but secondary to space. Age/mileage not a problem more interested in condition. I intend to keep the car for 3 years and am not really concerned with resale value. I have tried a mondeo to no avail and am wary of vectras having read what HJ and others have to say about them.
• LHD in the UK 19 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Following Andy Bairsto's reply to my posting about build quality where he said that: >You pay your money and make your choice.I think thed Rover 75 is a superb >car and sells through the model range at competative price against all >commers.The base 75 costs 10500ukp upto the fully loaded with nav etc at >14500 in Germany,Mondeos base at 9800 upto 15500ukp (including German VAT at 16%!) it made me wonder why not just import a LHD car as the savings seem phenomenal. Has anybody in the UK/Ireland done this? Did you get a good deal. I guess that you'd be hammered on resale unless you sold it in France, say......still, if you were buying a car too keep for at least 5 years....
• Daewoo 3 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  Plus we can supply all Chevrolet (corvettes,camaros,blazers tahoes etc. models at far below anything you would pay in the Uk incuding so called importers regards Andy Bairsto
• Cheapo Italians? 19 Mar 2001 (Forum)
  Someone else was asking about Pirellis being weaker than other tyres, but could the same question be asked of Italian cars too, not to mention their other industrial goods? I used to have the import rights for various ranges of Italian manufactured goods, mostly furniture. In every single case I found that the approach of Italian industry is to concentrate on looks. True flare and beauty yes.
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  Why does my EV show a longer range than the claimed figures? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  The official WLTP range of my Kia Soul is 280 miles, but when fully charged it's showing 310 miles. Any ideas why this should be?
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  What's the safest way to drive a hybrid in floods? 6 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  The accepted advice is that driving through floods should be avoided. If it is felt necessary then a low gear should be selected, slip the clutch and keep...
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  Are cheap tyres a false economy? 9 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  In light of the recent shift to brands like Cheng Shan over premium options, how much of a risk are drivers really taking when opting for cheaper tyres?...
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  What's the best van that I can also sleep in? 20 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a passenger van which has at least 4 seats. I also want to be able to fold down the seats so that I can sleep in it. My problem is...
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  Do electric cars require a specialist fire extinguisher? 8 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We have just changed from an ICE to an electric car. Is it reasonable to transfer our car powder extinguisher across, or should we get a different type?...
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  Can I bring my car that now has French plates back to the UK? 21 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I brought my UK car over to France five years ago and now want to bring it back to UK to sell as I’m moving to Australia. I can’t find accurate information...
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  Can I challenge ULEZ compliance? 13 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a Merc ML250 Bluetech which has a euro 6 engine and shows emissions of 163 gms/ 100 on the V5C. According to Merc forums many other owners...
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  What use is no claim discount protection in the event of a vehicle theft? 17 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What use is no claim discount protection in the event of a vehicle theft?
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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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  Is a manufacturer warranty still valid if a car is serviced outside the dealer network? 14 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to help a friend concerned that a franchised dealer might try to rip him off by demanding the vehicle has its first service done by them to...
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  How do I show my car’s service history? 7 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a near new Volkswagen Golf SV from a well-known nationwide car retailer and, of course, there is no service book now with VW cars. I chose a three-year...
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  Which is better, the new Volkswagen Golf or BMW 1 Series? 13 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2015 Volkswagen Golf with the DSG gearbox, which you have been critical of (but ours has had no trouble). I'm now thinking of a replacement....