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  Can I import a car to Thailand when I move there next year? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You have a lot of experience of motoring in Thailand (I have often hired cars there, but driving is the limit of my experience). Is there any way of importing...
• Buying advice - family car for three in rear 30 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  Have looked at a Zafira but don't particularly like the interior layout and boot space does not really seem much better than the Astra Most 7 seater MPVs seem to be too small (Kia Carens, Toyota Verso, C-max, Mazda 5 etc). Conversely the large 7-seaters (Galaxy/Alahambra/Touran) are too big for my partner to park/navigate on the narrow lanes near us. This leaves me pretty much with the S-Max unless I am missing something.
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  Should I renew my driving licence immediately given the DVLA delays? 22 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My driving licence is due for renewal in October. In view of recent reports should I be applying now?
• Small/mid auto SUV - any recs? 10 Aug 2021 (Forum)
  And what do you think about the ones we've considered so far: Mini Countryman (my wife's preference!); Mazda CX3; Renault Captur; Honda H-RV (but only the petrol comes with an auto, and the reviews of the petrol engine performance aren't great); Suzuki Vitara (which rarely if ever have heated seats...). Final off the wall consideration - though it is more expensive, I've also seen online a 2 year old Hyundai Kona EV.
• Ford Focus - Ford TDCI limp mode issues 8 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  Firstly sorry for the long read - I want to give as much info/diagnostics as I can to try and get to the bottom of this...Really hoping someone can give me some advice on this as its driving me mad here! So I have a 2008(58) Mazda 3 1.6d - using the Citroen HDi/Ford TDCI engine all mechanics seem to know and hate. Its Euro 4 so it has the EGR but no DPF. About a month ago it went into limp mode. It still drove but really struggled to get above 3k RPM and was very sluggish to pick up speed when driving.
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  Interested in a 2014 car that only has two service stamps - should I be wary of it? 26 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My son (19) is keen on a 39,000 mileage, one owner 2014 SEAT Ibiza 1.2 but we've read some reports of engine failure on these 1.2 TSIs. Plus, it only has...
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  What’s the most feature-packed dashcam on the market? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son passed his driving test earlier in the year and we want to get him a dashcam for Christmas. What’s the best dashcam on the market? We want to get...
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  Which pressure washer do you recommend for between £100-£150? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We’ve been suffering from flooding in recent weeks and, as a result, the roads around us are absolutely filthy. We don’t have a pressure washer, but I...
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  I want a fairly cheap but sturdy roofbox - what do you recommend? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need a fairly cheap, but sturdy, roof box for a bit of extra space over the holiday period. What’s out there? I don’t really want to spend any more than...
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  Is there a child car seat that you can recommend for a Nissan Juke? 27 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Nissan Juke, but I'm really struggling to find a child car seat that fit because of the limited room in the back. I'm looking for a Group...
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  What motorbike would you suggest for commuting into London? 24 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am yet to apply for my motorbike licence and I am eligible to go for a full licence. However, I am not sure if its worth to go for the full licence?...
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  Which cheap car will be best for my 80-mile commute? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car for my daily commute of 80 miles. The journey is packed with traffic and usually involves a lengthy motorway crawl. I'm thinking I need an...
• n/a - Motability pros/cons & vehicle choice 9 Jan 2017 (Forum)
  Following our disabled son's recent upgraded PIP award we're considering getting a motability vehicle but are aware there are pros and cons. Having checked...
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  Which used estate is best? 10 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy an estate up to three years old and up to 30k mileage. I have up to £16,000 to spend. At the moment the car would be used for mostly...
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  Which is the best MPV for 3 kids? 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We have two small boys (three and five five years old) and have another on the way. Obviously, we want to buy a car that can carry three baby chairs in...
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  What's the best sports car for £5000? 10 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am approaching 60 and am considering semi-retirement. I want to purchase a convertible sports car for weekends and touring into Europe – I have £5000...
• Ford Maverick - Which to buy? CRV mk1 or Maverick mk2 15 May 2012 (Forum)
  I like the mk1 Honda CRV, but I've seen a few Ford Mavericks  that look good value too. I'm looking at the 2.0 Zetec Maverick, the same car as the Mazda Tribute, not the Nissan Terrano version. There are more Hondas to choose from, as the Maverick was only on sale for a couple of years and wasn't popular, but the Maverick is shorter (which is important to me as I have to park on the street and my current 190E is long enough!)
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  Can I suggest that your correspondent FD of Brentwood lowers his seat to avoid leg ache? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I suggest that FD of Brentwood should try lowering his seat cushion. I too am 6-feet 1-inch tall, and drive an automatic. When I bought my present car...
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  My partner needs a new car for her commute - what about the MINI? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at purchasing a replacement car for my better half. Annual mileage circa 12,000, consisting of four daily 30-mile commutes on dual carriageways...
• Nissan Almera (2000 - 2006) - - time to replace, but with what? 2 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Optional: Heated front screen Leather seats Have considered so far: Yaris (TR or T-Spirit model) i20 (Comfort / Style) Jazz (don't think I can afford the new model yet) Mazda 2 Budget probably around 8-9k, depending on what I can get saved up. I'm a big fan of Jap cars, having driven a '96 Civic prior to the Almera (and loved it to bits), not so keen on the VAG group (despite liking the newest Seat Ibiza) due to reliability issues, and certainly nothing French unless someone can convince me that their reliability has improved over the last few years.