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• Good Year - Bad Year 7 Jan 2005 (Forum)
  Seems that all the well known brands are stagnant/declining, while the Japanese, Korean's and some quality/specialist brands are gaining a good slice of the market. Interesting figures of 2004: Kia up 57% Saab up 39% Mazda up 26% Mitsubishi up 24% Jaguar up 11% Citroen -10% Peugeot -9% Mercedes-Benz -12% MG -13% Rover -24%
• RX8 alternatives 22 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  He will mainly be using the car for his ½ mile journey to college, and for his part time job delivering Pizzas, so the Mazda RX8 is obviously not suitable. This narrows the choice down to a Peugeot 206cc, Peugeot 306cc, Chateram 7, Masda MX5, MG TF, or Morgan 4/4. Which would be the more suitable? Insurance is not a problem, as we will be insuring the car in his Grandmothers name, and adding him as a named driver.
• Mondewoe going, PCP for the replacement? 8 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  After a lot of searching I have got a Primera 2.2cDi SE 5 door quote at 12000 miles per year for 2 years or 3 years inclusive of vat etc but not maintenance for £230. This seems to be very good. I know its not the Mazda but the 6,s come out at a lot more as does the Avensis. If anyone can recommend a leasing company to try I would be most gratefull. Bill
• RX8 v Celica v Leon Cupra R 19 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Smallish discouts available, dead fast and I already like Seats alot (and my local dealer is great). Ta in advance! Dr Alex Mears Seat ibiza Cupra Mazda MX-5 1.8iS Yamaha RD350YPVS
• ageing space wagon 16 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  My Mitsubishi Space wagon (2.0L Auto)is now 7 1/2 years old and well used. At 106,000 on the clock I have been thinking about changing it (for a Mazda 6 estate or another Space Wagon) but I read in the Honest John review of the older Space wagons that they were good for 300,000. Its been regularly serviced by a Mitsubishi garage.....any thoughts on the longer term reliability of this car.I cant afford to have a car that breaks down as it has to do long journeys abroad with its less than fit driver!
• At auction tonight 29 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  Some of the more interesting cars at auction today 90H Renault 5 Campus, 6 months' MoT but blowing exhaust, £8 91H Nissan Figaro, finance repo, some body work needed, £3100 provisional 96P Renault Laguna RXE, 134k, purple, £750, a bit rough 96P Mazda MX5, UK car, 44k, fsh but not mint, non standard alloys, £3700 provisional 98R Mondeo 1.8 LX a/c, 102k but lovely condition, £1225 Mostly though, nothing exciting and I only included the Mondeo because it was an amazing bargain that I wish I'd bought myself.
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  I haven't received my V5C after six weeks - should I be concerned? 10 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a secondhand Mazda 6 at the end of August 2025 and the seller gave me the new keeper slip so I could tax and insure the car. I haven't received...
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  I want an automatic car with good rear seat space, but should I steer clear of dual-clutch automatics? 20 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Various reviews of automatic gearboxes has meant we are nervous about buying a car with a CVT or DSG? (double clutch) types. Can you give your views on...
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  What's the best used MPV to buy for less than £7k? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to purchase an MPV for up to £7000. I currently own Citroen Xsara Picasso on a 54-plate, but the air conditioning no longer works and the heater...
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  Comfortable family cars ... can you recommend something, please? 8 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently sold a very comfortable MB auto 2007 E class saloon and bought a 2010 BMW X1 (2WD, manual) with run flat tyres, with which my wife is totally...
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  Why won't my Range Rover Sport's stop-start work on the parking brake? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new model Range Rover Sport 3.0d HSE Dynamic. I have to say I love it. I traded a Discovery 4 (amazing residual after three years) and recently...
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  We need two hatchbacks for carrying babies and mountain bikes - what do you suggest? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are expecting our first baby in May and therefore need to replace our cars with something a little more baby friendly. We own a faithful but decrepit...
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  No recollection 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  This is a copy of my letter to VOSA: “I wanted to speak to someone about the following but there is no appropriate option on your automated telephone service....
• Mazda CX-5 2018 diesel - White smoke problems 17 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  Hello everyone We've had this car from new and I think it was last year that we started getting white smoke every now and again. I just always wrongly...
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  I need a small reliable automatic with a torque converter gearbox, what are my options? 10 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's Honda Jazz 2012 model needs a new or secondhand gearbox, so I am looking to see what automatic we can buy for around £6500 that will be reliable...
• Suzuki Vitara 1.4 - All wheel drive 20 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  Prices remain high with 3-4 year old models costing around £15k which was what I paid for my 2018 Golf at a year old. Hard to come to terms with especially as her current Mazda 3 is OK albeit a bit gutless on hills.
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  Can you recommend a replacement for a Kia Ceed? 18 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Our Kia Ceed has died after 13 years. We need a second hand replacement. We camp, roof box, bikes on back so need a bigger car. We cannot afford a lot.
• Family car recommendation 5-7k 29 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  Something reliable as I plan on keeping for a long time. Options i've thought about: Mazda 6 estate 2.0 petrol (Don't think the saloon would work for us) Toyota avensis 1.8 estate (but do these have oil burning problems?) Civic estate. What are the 1.6 diesels like as these are a lot more common than the petrol.
• considering several cars jag ,volvo vs infinity... 6 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  Hi i am considering at the moment either JAGUAR XF or Xe, diesel since they are only used option and very popular or infinity sedan for example infinity m or their suvs, fx.ex petrol;. my question is in what things Jaguar is better or worse compared to that brand is Jag more reliable and more cheap to maintain and more parts available or i really want to make the right choise. Do u think Jaguar is better than, Honda,Lexus ,mazda,,Infinity or Volvo and if yes why : ) At the moment i am considering all of these brands so its hard ,       but here is some info, regarding honda i must get old honda, lots of miles, and some issues, in the end it will cost same price as jaguar xf 2014 year,  and honda will be year 2009 , petrol manual 2.4 engine,   Lexus are extremely expensive,     i will be able to afford lexus with no option at all maximum year 2011 hybrid IS, no option at all,   mazda i can get cx 3 year 2015 i think, petrol 150 hp very slow and not so high end equipment - and lack of service history.
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  Should I get paint protection on my new car? 28 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a new Mazda through a local dealer. They've offered their Paint and Interior Protection package for £300. The car I've picked has leather rather...