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  What Christmas present should I buy someone who is into classic cars? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a few of your Christmas gift guides and wondered if you have one for classic cars? Stumped as to what to get someone this Christmas. Any help...
• Find my daughter an automatic...? 7 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  Suzuki SX4 - Torque Converter (T/C) - although tax is quite high at £280 on the autos Suzuki Swift - T/C from what I can find Kia Rio  / i20 - T/C Yaris CVT / Verso CVT - not MMT version Mazda 2 - T/C Maybe a Meriva / Astra but not with the Easytronic box -I believe if it isn't Easytronic it is T/C? A Fiesta / Focus / Fusion pre Powershift when they used T/C boxes I think a Nissan Note had a T/C box before it got the self destruct CVT from around 2011?
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  A friend's young son had a car accident, but no other vehicle was involved - should he tell his insurer? 8 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My friend's 21 year old son had a car accident on the ice last week. His car (a cheap old thing) was a write off, but no one else was involved. The AA...
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  What happens to a leased battery if an electric car is written off? 27 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We bought our 2015 Renault Zoe outright from a Renault dealer a couple of months ago, but we have to lease the batteries from Renault. I was having a discussion...
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  I want a practical second car, would I be best taking out a multi-car policy? 16 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've had my Mazda MX5 for 15 years and have no intention of parting with it, but the load/tow car to which I've had access when necessary will soon become...
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  I passed my test six months ago and got caught speeding - what points will I get? 3 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving round a bend on a dual carriageway doing a silly 90mph. I couldn’t pull in as there was a row of traffic and a car behind me. As I turned...
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  What's the best, fun two-seater convertible or coupe? 21 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have up to £7000 for a fun two-seater - ideally a convertible but a coupe would be fine. It will be used for a daily seven mile commute and at weekends....
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  Are there any non-turbo 2.0-litre cars anymore? 14 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a 2.0-litre hatchback/coupe. It must be petrol and non-turbocharged. Do these cars exist anymore?
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  Potential seven seater 12 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a larger car, potential a seven seater as I need to get three child seats in the back. 2 year old + twins. Are there any estate cars that...
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  Which sports car for £3000 11 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My current car is a little banged up and I'm thinking of getting a new one but need some advice. I am a small business owner working from home as a...
• Civic, Focus, Astra - Advice on car to handle commuting to new job 15 Jan 2014 (Forum)
    Based on autotrader then for around £7k to £8k I think I can get a diesel Civic from 2008 maybe 2009 with 40k to 60k+ on the clock. That seems to be a simillar story for a Focus or Mazda 3 (in each case, petrol of course is younger or less miles, but I think the mileage (maybe 20k a year) satisfies a diesel...) . On the other hand, for the same money, it seems like I could have a much younger Astra or Renault or Peugeot (2010/2011 or even younger with less than 30k on the clock).
• any - another one of those 'which car' questions! 5 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Facelifted Focus 1.6 petrol (i.e. 2008) Had one before, liked it, great driver, safe, proper car, mpg wasn't great Toyota Yaris (1.33 petrol): seems very sensible, ticks all the boxes, horrible looks and apparently caves in a bit on rear end shunts (but good 5* euroncap). Mazda 2 Seat Ibiza (1.4 petrol) There's a 2010 facelifted Renault Clio (I know, I know!) 1.5 Dci 86 Dynamique for sale locally that looks great, with terrific mpg, great safety, nice spec, but a used Renault diesel, with only 3 months warranty, do I need a good smack on the back of the head with a rolled up newspaper for even considering it?
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  Paying for work that I do not want? 19 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The garage quoted £360 for investigatory work on my Mazda 6 and now want £360 to put the car back together, advising that I cannot safely move the car...
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  What should I replace my Peugeot 206 with? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my 2001 Peugeot 206. I’m looking for something no older than about four years and no more than £9000. I’m drawn to another 206 (now...
• Nissan Note (2006 - ) - Nissan Note - just got it 12 Oct 2010 (Forum)
  As we were passing we (she, to be more exact) decided to look in anyway, having almost dismissed the Mazda and Hyundai due to various degrees of unsuitability of their cars for her needs. As soon as she sat in the Note it was declared a definate possibility so we went on our merry way to inspect other hopefuls.
• Volkswagen - Dealer right arm unaware of existance of left arm 23 Nov 2009 (Forum)
  All is sorted, but I really do begin to doubt the ability of a dealer to do a proper servicing job if it can get its admin so badly wrong. Two more free services, and I think the Touran will then be getting swapped for a Mazda 5. And I'll be checking the condition of the oil filter when I pick it up.
• Next car in 18 months time -a blog. 22 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  Of course, that would leave me needing to run the family car which leaves me considering a Legacy Tourer perhaps. Others that I like include the Mazda 6 and the ?. Erm, well I?m not sure. Of course, RTB junior is 17 in 18 months time. I should be considering a visit to the auctions to pick up a suitable learner/first car. (Note to self ? does Joe Dowd bother with £1,000 motors?)
• FIAT Grande Punto (2006 - 2009) - Impressions of 28 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Same when I wanted to put a bit of small change handy for bridge tolls. The interior looked smart but didn't seem as practical as my Mazda 323. The engine was a 1.2 with a 5 speed manual. Much to my surprise it managed reasonable performance in town provided you revved it hard and used the gears. On the motorways and A roads it could keep up with the traffic and cruised ok at 70mph and even 80 in places however there was no power left for overtaking.
• USA observations and rip off Britain 31 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  I thought the irony of these points was hilarious. By the way they class small cars things like a Mazda 3 or a Honda Civic!!! Even a VW Jetta!!! 9.I ended up with a Hyundai Sonata as a hire car. Utterly bland auto saloon but also perfectly competent transport. I saw loads of them. Yet most of us over here wouldn't touch one with a barge pole. 10.Jeep/Dodge/Chrysler are doing a lifetime warranty on the powertrain of their cars there.
• family car ? 31 Oct 2004 (Forum)
  nice but small in the back a6 (dont like look of, like passat) bmw 525 d se touring (favourite, but 44mpg) volvo v70 (again nice, but low mpg) saab 9-5 estate/hatch/ or is it saloon? (nice but green clocks) mazda 6 ? alfa156 sportwagon ? (reliabile??)(looks great!) not mondao, laguna, vectra, omega. mg zt-t (ok, but i really dont know) peugeot 407? honda ? merc c/e class? rear wheel drive and old man image there are too many cars to choose from now, sometimes wish, i just had a company car again !