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• Puma vs Civic vs 323F vs 406 20 Jul 2006 (Forum)
  So, Focus 1.6 LX, 108,000 miles 51-reg facelift I reckon I could get about £3,000 for it. So for £2,000 I found 1.4 Puma (98S), 1.5 Civic 3dr (97R), Mazda 323F 1.5 Gxi (98R) and 406 Coupe 2.0 (98S). Now the latter is a bit out there (running costs, ins, fuel), and has covered more miles than the rest (100,000 vs. 50,000 for the rest)...but the beauty and practicality draw me to it... what do other backroomer's think?
• Renault Scenic 29 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  I then insisted on driving another one which did exactly the same thing I have been driving for 35 years, I have 2 other modern cars (a Honda Civic and a Mazda MX5 ) neither of which have any such problem The garage will take no further interest saying that that's the way it is Where can I go from here? Renault UK simply send me back to the dealer There is clearly a design fault with this model The garage of course as always say that no one has ever complained before Has anyone else out there got a New Scenic 1600 manual with a similar problem?
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  buying car to 'share' with 17 year old son 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have persuaded my soon to be 17 year old son not to spend his savings on a car as he would not be able to afford to run it as he will be a student for...
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  Where do I stand with the AA? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I had cause to call out the AA because my car wouldn’t start on the morning of 12 October 2012. The patrol diagnosed the problem as a flooded engine and...
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  Advise on Corsa EcoFlex replacement with Mini One D 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Hi I've asked advise and taken it several times regarding car purchase from HJ. My girlfriend has owned a Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CDTi Ecoflex since new...
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  Hand dull 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you help? I'm replacing my wife's X-Trail 2.5L Petrol Sport 04 Plate and handing it back on a balloon payment deal. I have a 52 plate VW Passat 1.9Tdi...
• Mazda CX-5 - Car breakdown very soon after service 7 Aug 2025 (Forum)
  Summary: I recently got my car serviced and very soon afterwards my car started to break down. The garage have examined the car and are not taking...
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  Is it possible to buy a nearly new automatic small SUV with a budget of £15,000? 22 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to buy a nearly new small suv automatic with a budget of £15,000? If so what would you recommend?
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  Which dual clutch and CVT would you recommend? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve been researching and debating about the type of auto boxes available. There seems to be an even amount of disadvantages for all of them. Torque...
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  What is the most reliable small automatic used car? 20 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a small automatic used car (petrol). Budget of up to £9000 but ideally looking at something in the £5000 to £6000 range. Will be using...
• Mazda 3 - bus lane 20 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  Had my new car just a few days and I'm a new driver so only had my license just over a month now, so I am enjoying the freedom and driving itself. ...
• Volvo Audi - 2 Ltr petrol non Turbo options plus VAG 1.9TDI 11 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  The 3 hour round trip to the office has made me thing to stick to normal cars as it would be much more calm and comfortable driving. Talking to myself/at you/with you once again!   Edit: Mazda 6s are about but almost all the 1.8 ltr, same for the 5. The Toyotas in budget look trashed and tired sadly.
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  Is it worth turning the engine off at traffic lights? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  A lot of cars nowadays automatically shut off the engine when the car stops. I do in it my 10 year old Mazda MX-5 at temporary traffic lights under the...
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  What future classic should I buy for £2500? 3 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have £2500 to spend on my first future classic car and was wondering if you could help? I'm torn between a number of candidates e.g Toyota MR2 MK3, MG...
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  Which budget two-seater classic sports car would you suggest? 14 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a two-seater sports car as a runaround for the summer. I have been looking at Mazda MX5's but I am also drawn to an MG TF. Unfortunately...
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  Should I replace my diesel Nissan Qashqai with a petrol or hybrid alternative? 10 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My NHS lease car is due for replacement soon. I drive a diesel Nissan Qashqai 1.5, mainly on A and B roads in Devon, up to 17,000 miles a year. With uncertainty...
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  Has the Emission Scandal affected the value of my Tiguan? 26 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  What is going on with Volkswagen? We've had yet another (fourth) letter saying the technical fix for our Tiguan still isn't ready - although I know they're...
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  Need a used saloon for £6000 - any recommendations? 18 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a new car to replace my ageing Toyota Avensis saloon. My commute is around 300 miles per week and I'd like a five-door saloon, with...
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  Need a comfortable car for a long commute 19 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife needs a new car. She's happy with her old Ford Fiesta, but her commute is going to get much longer next month and she needs something which suits...
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  Suggestions for a new SUV? 21 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My son and his wife (with one child) need a replacement family car, either an estate or an SUV style. They would prefer to buy rather than lease and I...