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  What's the best open top car for comfort and cruising? 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you suggest something frivolous for an old geezer to use for pottering around the Sussex lanes when the sun's out? I fancied a W107 Benz but you...
• Mazda 6 - Gear trouble and leaking gearbox 10 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Had trouble selcecting 3rd gear on my home tonight - took two attempts on each occasion. Called in somewhere on my way home and when I came to leave,...
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  7-year switch 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 318 is over 7 years old. The annual Tax is now over £200 and the annual insurance is quite steep, due to my age. The car has never let me down and...
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  Used large family car 28 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Want to buy a used family car which can accommodate 3 children and have enough boot space to store their belongings. Need a reliable car which will...
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  Which single car could I replace my Renault Avantime and Fiat Punto with? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Renault Avantime V6 and a Punto 1.1. I need to switch to just one car. I'm thinking about a Golf but which model? Or do you have an alternative...
• Mazda MX5 (1998-2005) - 00 1.8 Intermittent misfire problem 16 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  Over the last few weeks, my car sometimes starts with what sounds like only 2 cylinders firing, it idles (almost stalling) at 500 revs, has pitifully little...
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  First Car for 31 year old 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My son has at 31 just taken and passed his driving test and is proceeding to take Pass Plus. He needs to buy a car for use in city centre (Birmingham)...
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  What are the pros and cons of the Ford Focus chain-cam 100ps and 1.6 belt-cam 115ps engines? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to buy a 2007 1.6 Focus Estate. Could you please advise me on the pros and cons of the 1.6 chain-cam 100ps and the 1.6 belt-cam 115ps engines?
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  Do you have any tips for how to fit a rubber pad to the clutch pedal of my 2003 Vauxhall Astra? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased an OEM rubber pad to replace the worn-out pad for my 2003 Vauxhall Astra's clutch pedal. However I'm having great difficulties trying...
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  Which economical two cars would you recommend for returning ex-pats? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are returning to the UK after 30 years abroad to retire. We are looking to buy two cars, one small as a runaround and one medium-sized for longer trips....
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  I've identified part numbers for faulty components related to Volkswagen and Audi ESP faults. 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Dear John, I am sure you're aware of the esp fault on Volkswagens and Audis. Here are the Common Failing Part Numbers: 1K0614517H, 1K0907379K, 1K0614517J,...
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  Scotch miss 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My niece is 18 years old, having passed her test 15 months ago. She wants something with a bit more zip than her 1.0 litre 03 Reg Corsa (that is going...
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  Me and my galls 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Like me, my T reg. Mazda 626 2.0i petrol Estate is getting a bit long in the tooth and will soon need replacing. I do about 10,000 miles a year and it...
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  Short and girly 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 26-year-old female and would like to buy a small convertible car that looks quite flashy. I would like it to still be quite economical to run, lower...
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  Sportomatic 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  After much soul searching and having ogled one for years I am struggling to find a Mazda MX-5 with automatic transmission. I believe you can get an imported...
• HPI report - mileage discrepancy 12 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I've had a HPI report done on my Mazda by a dealer friend who was interested in buying it for his son. It came up with a mileage discrepancy! I've only had it since June and it was HPI clear then. Transpires the mileage of 25200 has been entered at the DVLA as 252000.
• Mazda MX3 Fuel Inj./Lumpy problem 8 Jun 2007 (Forum)
  Hi All, I'm experiencing a few problems with my MX3, which are in some way related to the fuel injection system I believe. Basically, its getting somewhat...
• Honda Civic - New car questions 18 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  After a brief interest in Mazda and again complete apathy from the local dealer I've decided to buy a new 1.5 Civic sport. Couple of questions as this is my first new car :   Do modern cars need running in what should I avoid doing if so ?
• Decent small / medium auto options 17 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  Hi Just considering next car, looking for a Fiesta / Clio sized auto. I realise the proper auto box are more desirable - Kia Rio for example for reliability or the Mazda 2,  has anyone any experience?  Considered the Honda Jazz but only the previous model just replaced with the brand new hybrid. Some mixed reports of the CVT in that though on how it revs and drives different to normal automatics.
• £10K for a used car 17 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  I don't know if the Yaris qualifies as a hot-hatch or not, but guess that's probably the market I'm in. I've regularly driven a 64 plate Mazda 3, bit found it really sluggish. Looking for a couple of recommendations please so I don't waste too much time trawling the showrooms! Thanks