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• VW Touran - A user review 16 May 2004 (Forum)
  After 2.5k miles, and one trip to the dealer for a couple of minor niggles, I am still happy with my purchase, and would recommend it to anyone?s short list. Model: Touran 1.6FSI S 7 seat Registered: March 04 What?s Good: Space, Versatility, Noise Levels, Comfort, Equipment levels, Safety equipment, Handling. What?s not so good: ?A? pillars big, some minor niggles (fixed by dealer), CAN bus system makes fitting accessories expensive, handbrake ?
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  Should I buy a Cat S Tesla? 8 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a CAT S Tesla Model 3 and I'm aware that insurance may cost more but I have a number of other questions that I'm hoping you might...
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  Why does my 2014 MINI Countryman Cooper S smell of petrol? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has owned a 2014 petrol Countryman Cooper S from new. Over the last few months the smell of petrol in the passenger compartment and outside when...
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  My MINI Cooper S 2014 central display is not working, is there a fix for this? 21 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Mini Cooper S. The central display opens, moves to the main menu then goes blank. This cycle then repeats ad infinitum. In the short period...
• Oilrag`s Essay Competition - 3rd edition 9 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  Write an account of his experiences here in a compassionate yet humorous style - from his perspective. 3) It`s hard working in a garage - really hard. The cars are not the problem, it`s the customer. Write a story of your worst experiences in dealing with customers - and the strategies you have to survive. 4) You are Uriah Heep (brought to life from a Dickens novel) You are just entering a car showroom to buy a car and the salesman is approaching.
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  I have £6000 for a fun, economic and reliable car - any suggestions? 27 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have about £6000 to spend on a used car. I'll use it for a daily 25 mile commute in rush hour and, as my wife has a Volkswagen Up!, it will be our main...
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  Buying new wheels for MINI Countryman Cooper S All4 23 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a new Cooper S All4 Countryman in March 2014. It has run flat Goodyear tyres (A17L 225/45 R18 91V) and we have done about 6,000 miles. Where...
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  Used Audi Q5 - a good buy? 2 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking into buying a Q5 and have a budget up to £18k (possibly £20k at a stretch). Based on my budget a lot of the cars I’m finding are from around...
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  Would you recommend buying these cars? 7 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if any of the cars below would be a good buy? Is there a reputable agency that will go and see the car to independently check it for condition,...
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  Which automatic car to replace our Volvo S40? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Volvo S40 saloon, now 10 years old and which I have had from new, it being the third Volvo S40 I have owned. I have always been very...
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  Should my garage have replaced my Jaguar S-Type's bowed radiator? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Jaguar S-Type 3.0 automatic Sport since nearly new in 2004, which has run pretty well ever since (current mileage is 85,800 miles). Recently,...
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  S-Type DPF regeneration 5 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  To retire with I searched for and eventually found an immaculate Jaguar S type 2.7 diesel, just out of warranty, at a quality independent dealer. Soon...
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  Do you have any thoughts on my daughter's Ford S-Max starting problem? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is desperate. She has an 06 reg 2.0 TDCI Ford S-Max which intermittently takes several minutes to start from hot or cold. Her dealer has had...
• Insurance for young driver. Chipped MINI 9 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  In answer to your question Lee, I did opt for the Mini in the end :D I went for an all black mini one with quite a few extra\'s - went for sports seats, red and silver interior, 17inch s spoke alloys, air con, sports suspension, salt pack, cooper chrome pack, Cooper S steering wheel, etc..have recently added a kenwood stereo and also a Cooper S spoiler - oh, and some chromed indicator panels.
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  Which small car do you recommend? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a Hyundai i10 but will shortly be looking for a new car. She wants something similar in size to the i10 or not much bigger, at least as...
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  What small yet comfortable car would you recommend? 22 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven a Mercedes S-Class for years, but now that I am in my late 80s I want a smaller car, but with comfort as near the S as possible. Of course...
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  Ford S-MAX warning light with no fault? 26 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The engine malfunction light comes on every time I switch on the ignition in my Ford S-MAX. I have taken the car to a Ford dealership twice who have run...
• Ford S-MAX (2006 - ) - petrol or diesel? 25 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  We have had diesels for a while, but with all the DPF, DMF etc debate I'm not sure it's worth it. In the S-Max, the 2.0 diesel would suffice but I would really like the 2.2 for a bit more shove especially towing. However, while there are plenty of 2.0's on the used market, there are very few 2.2s and they are very highly priced.
• E39 525d v 530d...any thoughts? 17 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  Any thoughts before we go testing would be gratefully received. BTW we are *not* going to get a Mondeo - unless it´s the 2.2 titanium thingy, and they´re in short supply.
• Renault Master - Renault Master MOT 22 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  Hello, MK1 1994 Renault Master failed its MOT on the following and I am wondering if it’s an expensive fix; Repair immediately (major defects): Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories): n/s/f ans o/s/f inner wings correded n/s/f and o/s/f drop link bushes perished heavy under seal on repaired areas