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• HELP!! New car wanted for new me-I'm 40 now!!! 14 Apr 2002 (Forum)
  OK for longish journeys, sometimes, & to make me look HOT for my business in promotions field Like individality as much as possible Oh yes, he will be given the chance to drive it sometimes & as he's not a hairdresser....MG's, baby Mazdas, Tigras, no thanks!! I've looked at, so far, (thanks for patience you dealers whose time I've taken up) Audi-All models seem a bit bland Ford-Puma, loads too many around Cougar-nothing to say for itself Alfa-mostly for blokes Hyundai-old model coupe' has lots of curves,bit like me,but why is everone who drives them 55+??
• Replacement Car 28 Jan 2002 (Forum)
  If I can get this as a lump sum, I will change the car. I am therefore now looking at replacing my mazda mx6 for another car. I have decided that I need an oil burner, and even though I don't have any childern I am interested in getting an estate (I don't really like hatchbacks or saloons (well the ones I do like I can't afford).
• Sub £1,000 motoring 21 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  Ford Fiesta Mk V 1.25/1.4 petrol Ford Focus Mk I 1.6 petrol Ford Mondeo Mk III 1.8/2.0 petrol Honda Jazz Mk I Honda Civic 01-05 Honda Accord petrol Kia Picanto Mitsubishi Colt Mitsubishi Carisma (avoid the GDi) Mazda 3 petrol Mazda 6 petrol Toyota Yaris Toyota Corolla Toyota Avensis Volvo S40/V40 Nissan Micra 1.0/1.2/1.4 petrol Nissan Note petrol Vauxhall Astra 1.4/1.6 petrol It’s quite possible in fact to run a car for free or very near, well if you don’t include the fuel and road tax but the actual cost of the car itself.
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  Which car do I lease? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a recommendation for a company car choice that will keep my cost down, suite a family and that will suit 25k - 30k miles motorway driving...
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  Can you recommend an equivalent to the Peugeot 3008, which we were disappointed with? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Following plenty of good reports, 'What Car Car of the Year', Honest John, etc we booked a test drive in a Peugeot 3008 1.6 VTi (the only one available)...
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  Can I reject my Ford C-Max following a hesitation problem under acceleration? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Ford C-Max 1.6DCI Titanium in April 2011 and since its first service in December 2011 I have had acceleration problems. The main issue is when...
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  Missing, impossible? 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you can help. Last summer I bought a second-hand 2006/56 Ford Ranger Supercab from a dealer with the remainder of the three-year warranty....
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  What hybrid will prove as economical as a diesel? 13 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Honda CR-V 1.6 diesel. It gives us easy access, a comfortable ride and 52mpg+ with mostly local runs but occasional trips (about 600 miles round...
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  Can my wife be the owner of a car even if she doesn't drive it? 3 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My wife may well have her licence revoked because she has incipient Alzheimer's Disease. She owns our car. Can she still continue to own it, although she...
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  What 1950s luxury classic do you recommend? 4 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I’d like to buy a Rolls Royce or Bentley car of the late 1940s/early 1950s. What model/s would be a good choice for someone now well-past DIY, please?....
• TBD - What next (after a Volvo XC40) 24 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  Heated steering wheel Available as MHEV / PHEV and with a real world MPG >40 Front and rear parking sensors with camera view (inc 360 birds eye view) Auto dimming headlights, rain sensing wipers Blind spot indicators (usually in the door mirrors) Adaptive Cruise Control Pilot Assist (hands free steering for short periods, car keeps in lane) Remote climate conditioning (warm up before getting in) Multi mode drive train including snow mode  From my research, there's not much around (e.g. Mazda CX30 does not have Pilot Assist, Climate Conditioning  or memory positions for drivers seat) and we might be best to keep the XC40 at end of lease (~£24K balloon payment),  what do other forum members think?
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  Is it bad to buy a car with no service history? 11 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My cars after two years of age are serviced by myself and I carry out a more thorough job than any commercial garage. So, why do you tell people to shy...
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  Can I disable the electronic handbrake in my car during lockdown? 30 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2019 Skoda Karoq auto, which I am not using due to the current coronavirus lockdown. It seems I cannot park it without the handbrake turning itself...
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  What's best in the snow - snow socks or snow chains? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  The recent cold snap has got me wondering whether I should invest in a pair of snow socks or snow chains? Which are best suited to the British Winter and...
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  Can you clamp a car that's parked on your driveway? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I read your answer to the person who had problems with someone parking illegally on their driveway and wondered if the following solution might be possible? 1)...
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  What is the best inexpensive tyre pump? 10 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best inexpensive air pump working off the cigarette lighter able to achieve 70 PSI for my motorhome?
• Used tall car for tall driver 28 Apr 2018 (Forum)
  We didn't initially fancy an MPV but I sat in a Ford S-Max yesterday and it did seem more roomy and comfortable and the visibility was a lot better than the Cross/SUVs we tried (Mazda CX-5, Qashqai, VW Touareg, Ford Kuga etc).  Is this the best of the MPV bunch for comfort and space? what else should I be looking at? Are there any manufacturers in particular that are designed for larger drivers or have a reputation to have sufficient adjustment to accommodate larger drivers that I should try?
• Car Advice, budget circa 3.5K 6 Apr 2018 (Forum)
    I'd really appreciate any help, as 2 hours a day I'm trawling through tonnes of cars ending up none the wiser.   My mums gifted me some money to purchase a car, I've been looking at mazda, fiesta, focus (and others I’ve deleted since reading) - oh and diesel which I think after reading the thread is a no no although not sure why, but I appreciate your advice. Whilst I can go up to 4k I don't earn a good wage and I'm worried if something goes wrong the credit card will need to come out - I'm sure I'm still paying for repair work on a corsa from 3 years back!
• Volvo V40 - Alternatives to a Volvo V40 18 Nov 2017 (Forum)
  I have suggested a Focus (he thinks its too much of a family car), a Civic (maybe but prefers not to follow me), Astra (doesnt want to go back to VX after his old Corsa), Mazda 3 (just doesnt appeal), Kia/Hyundai SUV (had one on day hire didnt like it). To be fair none of these is really in the BMW/Volvo sector and just a tad dull I suspect. Probably the next step is to consider the VW group offerings, maybe a Leon?
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  What should I do to prepare my car for winter storage? 9 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  At the end of the month I will put my Mazda MX5 in an outside carcoon for the winter months. Have you any tips on tasks that should be done before and...