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• what sports car for 5-10k 17 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Im looking to spend 5k may be more for a sports car, ive driven new WRX'S, Civic type R's and like both anyone know of a similar car to these for the price range. I was thinking an old WRX or Accord type R. The car needs to be reliable and "bullet proof" (hard wearing) Suggestions welcome Steve
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  Can you recommend a used car for a £30,000 budget? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best second hand car for £30,000
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  What's the best car for a 17 year old? 8 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Granddaughter is learning to drive, aged 17. I have agreed to buy her a small car, value between £2000 to £2500. Possibly a Ford Fiesta or Vauxhall...
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  What's the best car for a driving instructor? 27 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is a driving instructor and is considering replacing her three year old Toyota Yaris (petrol). Most driving instructors appear to use diesel cars...
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  Buying a used small car with lots of headroom - what do you recommend? 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need to get used small car with an automatic ‘box up to three years old. Already have Audi Q5 for long trips, so will use the small car for small runs...
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  Can you recommend a medium sized car? 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am replacing my 14 year old Toyota Corolla due to the fact the car is becoming uneconomical to keep on the road. I'm looking for a used medium sized...
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  Buying a second hand car, but registration isn’t recognised on car valuation sites 19 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I've put a deposit on a 10 year old Ford Focus with full history and HPI clear. When I put the registration number into various internet valuation sites...
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  Creaking noises from front of car 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  When I select reverse (auto box) and reverse up an incline, there is a distinct creaking sound from the front of the car. (It seldom does this on a flat...
• classic car insurance abroad 6 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  I'm not sure if this counts as a technical query, but it's certainly giving me grief... I live in France and I am trying to buy a classic car in the UK to bring over here. Importing it doesn't appear to be a problem but I want to insure it the way I insured my old cars in the UK, ie a straightforward classic car policy. Problem is, over here classic insurance seems to be dirt cheap but all you get is the equivalent of third party cover and no agreed valuation.
• Approved used cars - worth the extra cost? 17 May 2018 (Forum)
  Hi, I wondered if I might be able to get some advice on buying a used car that is a couple of years old. I am looking to buy a used car for about 15k that is couple of years old and has less than 30k mileage, ideally it will have less than 20k. I have a thread on the make and model and have received some good advice – thank you.
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  What car for my Dad? 1 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 83 year old Dad has finally come to the conclusion he needs to trade in his very low to the ground Mercedes and get a car that is easier to get in and...
• Peugeot 307 - Twist or stick? 9 Jul 2012 (Forum)
  I have looked at Audi A4 cabriolets but my £10k will get me a 5 year old car with similar mileage (1.8T). I would go for petrol as the car will only do about 4k miles per year. Any other suggestions or advice welcome? (also, apologies for the length of the post!). Cheers, Rob
• Older car breakdown cover for Europe trip sought 14 Apr 2025 (Forum)
  Just wondering if anyone can recommend breakdown cover for my 2008 Ford C-Max for holiday in Belgium? I've seen ETA Insurance cover older cars, but have no idea of their reputation. amny breakdown companies don't seem to cover cars over 15 years old.
• Mazda 5 - New car 9 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  Got Mazda 5, 2013 has 52,000 miles. Nice car, runs well with sliding doors. Thought had it for 6 years. I’m spending quite a bit on petrol, thinking whether it’s time to change to a hybrid. Would it save petrol having a hybrid. I would probably look for a car, about two years old.
• Mazda 5 - Changing car 30 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  My Mazda 5, was valued at £6000, Thinking of CX-5, about £20,000. Now should I keep my Mazda 5, with 40,000 and get car serviced. I will have to pay monthly for 3-5 years, for a 2018! plate. My car is a low mileage, but eight years old.
• The Car Shop - prices 2 Mar 2017 (Forum)
  Has anyone had experience of this outfit. It is a large supermarket type place with cars mainly under three years old with branches across the country. Salesman claimed that the company did not actually own any of the cars displayed. My actual question is does this place haggle at all over the sticker price when there is no part exchange or finance deal involved?.
• Toyota Avensis - best time to buy car? 15 Nov 2012 (Forum)
  Hi I am looking to change my car. Does anyone know the best time i.e before or after Christmas. I am looking at 2 to 3 year old Toyota avensis. I need to change before March in line with my car allowance rules. Any advice is appreciated.
• Resurgence of interest in running a modern classic 18 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  Recently Bobbin posted about running a classic alongside a newish every day car. How about a modern classic for an every day car? More and more buyers are shunning anodyne modern motors in favour of old cars updated to deal with modern driving.   http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/classiccars/8796564/Classic-cars-reborn.html
• car warranties 2 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  Regarding the directive on new car gaurantees if I read the paper correctlly then second hand cars must also be given a 1 year warranty including private sales.This applies upto 4year old vehicles ,I have ordered the full directive to read fully .It may or may not have something to do with so called dealers passing themselves of as private sellers.
• What is Chelsmford Car Auctions like? 5 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  I want to sell my car (2-3 year old low-mileage mondeo sedan) quickly and thought the auctions looked a good bet (British Car Auctions, Manheim Auctions, Chelmsford Car Auctions). There seems to be a huge difference in costs with Chelmsford looking very cheap.