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• MSN Group 2 May 2004 (Forum)
  Just one question though - Do you need to be a member in order to post pictures? If so, are you automatically a member if you post on the Back Room or if you have a hotmail address? Many thanks Ok - that's 2 questions - never mind -- "Ah...beer - my only weakness - my achilles heel if you will"
• Saab 900 discs and brakes. 11 Feb 2003 (Forum)
  Evening all, I checked my discs and pads today, and thought they could probably do with replacing, as it's an automatic, and is heavy on pads anyway. So I rang the local Saab garage for a quote and they said £250.00 incl fitting. I then looked on Eurocarparts.co.uk, and found the Saab OE parts for £127.00 incl vat and delivery.
• car novice 30 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I have an 1998 Ford Escort AUTOMATIC done 40,000 miles and I must admit it has so far given no major problems. Recently when I start it first time in the morning,it starts quickly but as soon as I try changing to 'Reverse' or 'Drive',it switches off.
• Air-con 26 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  My friends are not convinced, claiming high fuel bills and loss of power. Any setting of the heating system to the screen on modern cars automatically turns the A/C on, so is the manufacturer and honest John correct or should A/C be used more sparingly (cold/weekly/or unless you need it)?
• Scorpio surging 1 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  I have a Ford Scorpio 2.0i K plate automatic that will sometimes hesitate when starting off but will then suddenly surge forward. The engine does not increase revs at first but then takes off and is difficult to stop. I have also experienced surging on a high speed motorway run.
• headroom 28 Jan 2001 (Forum)
  Dear Honest John I am intending to buy a car for my 18 year old son who is 6 feet 4 inches tall but has a long body rather than long legs. He needs extra headroom rather than leg room. We want to get him an automatic rather than manual gearbox and are looking for a car with about a 1200cc engine nearly new any suggestions Yours David Lindsay
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  Why is my reverse camera flickering? 20 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 2016 BMW 320d SE Estate. I noticed that the reverse camera seems to flicker and the brightness seems to change whilst reversing....
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  Can I add a foot rest next to my accelerator pedal? 23 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have small feet (size 3) and I have never been able to rest my foot on my automatic car floor so it hovers over the pedal while I'm driving. This has...
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  I need a car that is dog friendly to replace my Citroen C3 Picasso, what are my options? 4 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a large boot, dog friendly 2nd hand replacement for my automatic Citroen C3 Picasso which is a 2015 version but starting to cost a lot...
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  What's a good comfortable large SUV? 19 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving a Peugeot 607 for 18 years but need an SUV because of bad knees. It must be diesel, leather seats and ideally manual gearbox. I am...
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  I'm thinking of buying a used Ford Fusion, is this a good choice? 2 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Hi. I want to buy a good automatic hatchback car for my regular commute to work (driving mainly on the highways and occasional trips to the supermarket...
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  Is the MOT extension only applicable to people vulnerable or self-isolating? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard conflicting information on MOTs in that the six-month exemption only applies to those people with Coronavirus or those self-isolating. I am...
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  Is the MoT extension only for those suffering from coronavirus? 26 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Some clarification is required on the MoT exceptions. Is it that only those that are suffering from the virus may take advantage of the MoT extension....
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  I'm moving house - do I need to inform my insurer of an address change immediately? 1 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I’m moving house in August from an urban to a rural address, some 70 miles away. My car insurance renewal is due some 19 days later. Would it be cheaper...
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  I want an automatic hybrid to replace my Toyota RAV4, do you suggest the Toyota CH-R or the Lexus NX? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a 2014 Toyota RAV4 2.2d automatic (34,000 miles) to trade-in. My lady loves it but I find it slightly underpowered and thirsty. I did...
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  Automatic gearboxes and towing - what do I need to know? 25 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Could you tell me what I need to look out for on my Volvo XC60 when towing a 1500kg caravan? The car has the eight-speed automatic gearbox, will I need...
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  Help with Ford Powershift clutch packs 17 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Last year my B-MAX 1.6 auto was in and out of a dealership while they tried to find the cause of juddering when accelerating out of corners or up hills....
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  Buying a diesel BMW - is the 2.0 engine reliable? 22 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my 15 year old Lexus IS 200. I’d like a used BMW (2014 model), either a 1 or 3 Series. However, I’d most likely go for the 2.0 diesel...
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  Buying an automatic SUV- what would you recommend? 18 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My father would like to change his car. Right now he owns a 2011 Audi Q5 2.0-litre petrol with a manual gearbox, with 75,000 miles on the clock. He would...
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  What should I replace my Honda CR-V with? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am replacing my 2007 Honda CR-V. I like the Honda and feel it has a high specification, especially when compared to BMW/Audi. I find the BMW X3 to be...