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  MINI 'surging.' 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have just bought a brand new Mini One diesel for our eighteen-year-old. Both my husband and I have experienced dangerous power surges that lurch...
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  Fronts and family 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My son is about to take his driving test, and his mind has turned to insuring his car assuming he passes. Currently he's with Learner Drivers Direct, which...
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  Whines and screams 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Jazz ES is just 6 months old. It developed a noise on Friday afternoon after taking my grandchildren home. The noise made me stop the car just...
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  Crash and grab 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Does the insurance company have the right to take my car away for inspection for repair after my accident? I asked if I could take it to their authorised...
• Barge bargains! 22 Oct 2008 (Forum)
  Is a two year old BMW 730d, 21k, at a BMW dealer for £17800 (before negotiation) a bargain? This car must have been around 50 grand new. http://tinyurl.com/6eav5j
• Anyone had an ECU repaired? 19 Aug 2005 (Forum)
  Did it work? I'm trying to avoid shelling out a hideous amount for a new auto-boxECU on an old car and can't find a 2nd hand one.
• Cambelt change interval: Rover 25 27 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Can anyone advise change interval please. Car is 3 1/2 years old - £56k miles, twin ohc.
• First runabout for youngster? 20 May 2004 (Forum)
  A mate is looking for a first car for his 21 year old daughter - Somerset area. Any ideas of a good runabout with low insurance in the £2000 area? Matt35
• auto box problem - Leganza 14 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Is there any reason why the auto box on my leganza is blowing oil out of the breather pipe.The car is 5 years old and has 55000 on the clock.
• Battery Condition 12 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  I have an old car which will be garaged over the winter, I beleiev there is a device that will maintainthe battery condition, is there? and how do I get one? Regards Kevin G
• Pickup? 28 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Hi I'm in-between cars and have we just purchased a new house that requires refurbishing. Rather than fill a new car with plasterboard and old bathroom suites I?ve decided to buy a used pickup for up to around £2.5k. Any recommendations, or ones to avoid?
• 306 Spare Wheel 3 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  The spare wheel "holder" under the car cannot be released as the screw and nut mechanism is rusted solid. The car is 8 years old and looks like it has never been used. I've tried oil and WD40 but to no avail. Anybody got any ideas?
• Lexus LS400 25 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  The Lexus LS400 is a very nice car and I would like one but scanning through autotrader the cheapest examples are around £4,000 and for that you get a 10 year old car with 130k ish on the clock. Good but way overpriced in the current market would you not agree?
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  Can I give my partner my car but remain the registered keeper? 22 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently upgraded to a new car but I still have the previous one that I had which has now been SORN, untaxed, uninsured and in my garage. My partner...
• old HJ 23 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  I miss the time when there was a motoring pull out from HJ in the Telegraph on a weekend, the driving tips from the expert, was it Paul Ripley?,  were...
• 1986 Daihatsu Skywing - Filler on (OLD) production vehicles? 1 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  Finding some on passenger side wing, lifting a bit since there is a bit of rust getting under it. Doesn't look like damage repair, though that side has...
• VW POLO 2001 SDI 1.9 - Where is the ECM on my VW acceleration problems 3 Aug 2015 (Forum)
  I have been having acceleration problems for some time now and unfortunately I have no acceleration. The AA guy said that he suspected that the module was faulty. I need to take out the old unite to buy a used one on ebay Can anyone please tell me where the old unit is housed on my car? I have taked the wipers off etc but cannot see the unit as described on some youtube videos for the golf.
• '05 1.4l Ford Fiesta, 20k miles, - Engine tinckling? Pre-ignition? 8 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Had this car for 6 years and last 6 months have experienced a very, almost inaudable,  quiet 'tinkling', like pre-ignition of old. Happens only when high gear, low speed, throttle 'tickled'. Serviced recently and although advised of problem they didn't find anything.
• Any old iron - How high can you go!? 2 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  Just as a thought, ( im a part time taxi driver btw) the vehicle i drive has done 250k miles (diesel) and was wondering, what vehicle has done the most...
• Yaris 1.0 L - Yaris Kerb Weight 18 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  I have a Y reg 1.0 3 dr Yaris and I'm looking to replace it with a newer Yaris. Now the little 1.0 is just about OK pushing my car along, but have the newer models gained weight over the years?.  I just took a test drive in the latest model, and whilst it felt OK, it seemed to need a bit more reving. A may get a newer version of the old shape (3 years old), and again is that the same weight as my cuurent yaris?