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• Ford Focus Air Con noise 16 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  Is it normal for the electric radiator cooling fan to be running all the time when the Climate Control is on? The car is 2002 Focus 2 litre Ghia Automatic. This fan is extremely noisy and the car can be heard coming from quite a distance. Cheers for any info.
• Fancy a convertible..... 30 May 2003 (Forum)
  Choices: Daihatsu Copen (but keep the 5 door hatchback for heavy duty uses); or Peugeot 307cc, trading in my other car. Requirements: Basically a hard top, retracting automatically. Under £20k. I know both cars are yet to be issued in UK. Anyone have any knowledge of these cars? clariman
• Vauxhall Omega Diesel 2 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  Also the tickover will suddenly jump to 1500 rpm instead of running smoothly at 500rpm, a real problem with an automatic thanks
• Nissan QX 22 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  I am loking for a three year old Nissan QX 2.0 V6 automatic. Unfortunately they almost all have high mileages. Is it realistic to expect a car of this sort that already has 90,000 miles on the clock to cover a further 120,000 over the next eight years without major mechanical problems?
• Scorpio Ultima Mirror 12 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  The automatic dipping rear view mirror [interior] in my Scorpio estate seems to be losing a sort of film over the lens. The cost of a new one from Ford is about £115 plus VAT. Any knowledge of a good second hand one would be greatfully appreciated.
• Toyota Yaris Verso 8 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  My wife wants a Automatic Verso. Motorpoint in Derby have them with Aircon ABS, Alloys & metallic paint for £2+K cheaper than list. I have read HJ report and agree they are ugly - but so am I. Anyone any experience of Verso and/or Motorpoint?
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  What happens if you receive 12 penalty points? 20 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
  What happens when you receive 12 penalty points on your driving licence?
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  Do USB chargers drain your battery? 18 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a USB adaptor that plugs into the cigarette lighter position. The adaptor has a digital display to show charging status. With the...
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  What's the best ULEZ compliant car? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, we have 2 boys to do school runs 11 miles each way. What car and the best way to purchase one? It needs to be ULEZ compliant.
• BMW 320D vs F48 X1 24 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  I have found a 320d 2015 with 72k approved BMW used example at £12k and a 2017 X1 18d for £14k with similar mileage. Both are automatic as I only have automatic license I understand 3 series is a much better car for driving enjoyment. But my main preference is comfort and a family car . So I am leaning more toward X1 as I believe it will hold its value better and might be more practical.
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  How long should rear brake pads last? 9 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I recently discovered my rear brake pads on my Volvo XC40 had worn down to the rivets at 37,000 miles, why is this? My fronts were only half worn.
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  Have you heard of Boom car insurance? 14 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve just received a car insurance quote via a comparison site for Boom car insurance, which has a 5*Defaqto rating but is completely unknown to me. Have...
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  Can you recommend a Skoda Yeti replacement? 26 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What should I buy (new) to replace our wonderful Skoda Yeti? We want a similar, small SUV (4WD not necessary), a high seat (like the Yeti), comfortable...
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  My MOT expires on 30 March - does it qualify for the extension? 27 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard that there will be an extension of 6 months for MOTs expiring from 30 March. My MOT expires on 30 March. Will that qualify for the extension...
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  What's a good reliable estate on a £1500 budget? 25 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a cheap estate car to transport my two dogs. I have a budget of £1500 max ideally and will only do about 3000 miles a year. What do you recommend...
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  What's best: Kia Picanto or Hyundai i10? 29 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We need to replace my wife's Toyota iQ, with a 2/3-year-old small car that's as reliable and easy to drive/park ( and with automatic transmission). I've...
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  Can I sit in traffic in 'D' with my foot on the brake pedal in a Ford B-Max powershift? 16 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We recently picked up a brand new Ford B-Max 1.6 powershift and I would like to know if it's okay to sit in traffic with my foot on the brake pedal and...
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  Does the Mazda CX-5 suffer from DPF problems? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Mazda CX-5 2.2 diesel automatic (2WD). I have two questions :- (a) Will the above vehicle be adequate to tow a caravan, 1300kgs...
• Honda Civic 1.5 Automatic VTEC hatchback, year 200 - Poor fuel economy 7 Jul 2015 (Forum)
  Hi there, I have a Honda Civic 1.5 Automatic VTEC hatchback, year 2000 (Japan Domestic Market import), 163,000kms. The engine is a D153B. LA-EU1. Type G. The fuel consumption has progressively got worse and I am getting between 23 and 25 mpg.
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  Best used car for £18k - Volvo or Mercedes? 23 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used car family estate with 10-20,000 miles for around £18,000. On the basis that can't afford a BMW 320d and think Audi Avants are...