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  • Taking the cash or not 7 Jun 2009 (Forum)
    Hi Guys, I'm looking for help in saving my sanity regarding the old co car v cash battle. I'm about to start a new job with opt out option. Previously for the last 15 years i have been a company car user with varying cars through the years. Like many i now have the option of taking cash benefit along with repayment for the fuel i use on business mileage.
  • When did you last scrap a car to rust? 10 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    The other is my MG TF 160 that at 5 years old is showing signs of rust bubbling from the inside out of the drivers sill. This was in an accident when it was less than 6 months old and obviously not repaired correctly by the insurance co. Luckliy I notice these things and its going to need the job doing properly - new sill/qtr panel at considerable cost or a bodge up and spray to sell.
  • Getting an old registration number back 4 Sep 2007 (Forum)
    As a rule, I'm not a fan of "personalised" number plates or anything silly like that but this idea has popped into my head and I can't get it out now,...
  • Head-on collision: Video clip (2) 14 Dec 2006 (Forum)
    The second above link is a source reference (trial details). The first link depicts an actual head-on collision between a limousine and a car. The limousine chauffeur and his 7-year old girl passenger were killed instantly (the 7-year old girl was decapitated). The car driver survived and has been convicted for murder (possible appeal pending).
  • Going Nuts? 19 Aug 2002 (Forum)
    The Micra looks like a toy with me in it, the Ka neither of us like. So have I lost my mind? I've spent the last four years espousing the benefit of driving an old car which is paid for and suffering the odd big bill - but I now find myself hypnotised by shiny metallic paint and finance deals. Will I regret this in 2 years time when I'm still paying out every month or will I be happy with the knowledge that I'm protected from big bills in my shiny car?
  • Bought new car that is ex-rental 16 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a one-year-old Audi A1 from local Audi dealer with low miles. I have found out that the first owner was rental car company. Should they have...
  • What is a reliable, easily-available car in Portugal? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We are moving to rural Portugal in a couple of months. We have noticed that car prices in Portugal are much higher than in the UK. We will need to buy...
  • What's the best car to replace my ageing Renault Clio? 10 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I am replacing my 12-year-old Renault Clio. I want something similar, possibly more estate like, with five doors and a petrol engine. A large boot with...
  • Buying a used car for £2k - is the Yaris diesel a wise buy? 3 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have been looking for a used Toyota Yaris diesel with a budget of £2000. I have been on the lookout for sometime with very few coming on the market at...
  • Should I replace a 10 year old battery? 7 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
    My 2016 Honda Jazz has 50,000 miles on the clock. Should I replace the battery?
  • Should I leave my EV charging while I'm on holiday? 23 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
    My Kia EV6 GT Line S will be four weeks old when I go on holiday for two months. Can you please advise whether or not I should leave it plugged into my...
  • Where can I buy a cheap Land Rover Defender? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    Where can you buy an older Land Rover Defender that won't break the bank?
  • Is the Ford Eco-Boost reliable? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
    Is the Ford EcoBoost engine reliable?
  • Should I go for petrol or diesel with my next car? 23 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of replacing my 2012 diesel Volvo V50 with a 3 or 4 year old Porsche Macan. Should I go for the 2.0 petrol rather than the diesel variant?...
  • Honda CR-V Hybrid - our new motor 26 Jul 2019 (Forum)
    Round town, it feels very lively with instant pickup, probably due to the lag-free response of the electric motor. On rural roads, it rolls less than the old car. It's going to take some time to get to grips with all the bells and whistles though! SWMBO hadn't completely got to grips with the old one, so this will be a steep learning curve for her, although to be fair it can be left in what in camera terms would be point-and-shoot mode.
  • What should I replace my Ford Mondeo with? 1 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I am changing my existing Ford Mondeo and wondered if you could advise me on similar used cars that are on the market. My price range is £10,000 to £16,000....
  • Any - Scrappage - French style 6 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    As part of its “Climate Plan” the French government has launched a scrappage scheme for older vehicles to encourage motorists to trade up to newer cleaner replacements. Your old car or van must have been registered  before 1997  for petrol vehicles, and  before 2001 for diesel vehicles … so probably not taking too many BR readers' cars off the road  The vehicle you trade in must be registered in France, and have been owned by you for at least one year.
  • Any - Scrappage - French style 5 Jan 2018 (Forum)
    As part of a “Climate Plan” the French government has launched a scrappage scheme for older vehicles to encourage motorists to trade up to newer cleaner replacements. Your old car or van must have been registered before 1997 for petrol vehicles, and before 2001 for diesel vehicles … so probably not taking too many BR readers' cars off the road  The vehicle you trade in must be registered in France, and have been owned by you for at least one year.
  • Why is it hard to select fifth gear in my Toyota Yaris? 12 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2010 Toyota Yaris diesel six-speed manual with 70,000 miles on the clock. It's now very hard to select fifth gear. Ive had the car six months...
  • How vulnerable is the Jazz to road damage? 29 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2004 Jazz ES, the radiators for the engine and air con are visible through the front bumper. Is there a mesh grill available to protect these...
 

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