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Best Auto MPV 9 Feb 2005 (Forum)
It sailed through last year at the same garage, and to be fair some of the points I was expecting. Well she's a good old gal so the cash will flow to help her but it got me thinking..... which is always dangerous I know. The wife has that Nissan Almera auto but has been keen on exploring a combined car. I am perhaps tempted by a newer Discovery automatic. -
new car advice 8 Apr 2004 (Forum)
Dear all I wonder if you could offer me some advice. My citroen ZX TD has 140k miles on the clock now. P reg 3 door, probably worthless in the current... -
Radiator losing water 19 May 2003 (Forum)
Hi everyone, I drive an F-reg Vauxhall Astra, which causes me no end of grief, being an old car and all. I threw a piston last year, so had the engine replaced with a G-reg 1.4 Cavalier engine. My radiator is 3 years old, and I've already had the water pump replaced this year when it packed up in October. -
Ford Escort window replacement tips 3 Feb 2003 (Forum)
My car is a mark 4 Ford Escort, five door and it's the front passenger side that got smashed. With the help of my Haynes manual I have removed the trim and the old aluminium mounting frame but I cant fit the new window and mounting frame onto the rollers. -
Vauxhall Cavalier (1988 - 1995) - 94 1.8 misfire/judder when idle 12 Oct 2009 (Forum)
hi new to forum recently bought a old cav as a winter hack while motorbike comes off the road for the winter.was running perfect when i bought it.parkesd it on the drive about a week later replaced rocker cover gasket as it was leaking,topped oil up with some 15w40 semi synthetic.started it up and now there is a horrible vibration when inside the car and the engine is slightly misfiring.removed plugs to find out which cylinder was misfiring seems to be no.4 as plug is a soot black colour where the other 3 are tan.replaced all plugs and leads but still with no joy.is it just co incedence that this occured when i changed rocker cover gasket.also cyl no.4 lifter is tappy which it wasnt before i changed gasket.the old gasket was a cork one and had to be scraped off,if a bit of old gasket flung intothe top of the engine.could this cause the misfire.or is it a sticky lifter as it had sat for 2 weeks before i bought it.i have put some hydralic lifter treatment in incase it is a sticky lifter but cant drive it as am not insured yet so can only rev it on the drive to work the treatment round. any help suiggestions greatly appreciated as unsure what it could be it is a 94 lreg cavalier 1.8 auto fitted with c18nz engine and it has the ignotion where there is no dizzy cap.thanks -
£1,500 buying decision 23 Mar 2007 (Forum)
Another consideration is that my wife is likely to be driving when she passes her test, and she's only 5' 3" - so she needs to be able to reach the pedals. Non-coupe options I've been looking at include the late old-shape Mondeo V6, the Mitsubishi Galant V6, Mazda Xedos and the top-end late old-shape Nissan Primeras. Any thoughts on the above choices are most welcome - and of course any other suggestions. Cheers in advance! -
Do I need to tax my car if the VED rate is zero? 30 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I own a Skoda Citigo GreenTech which is tax exempt, do I have to reapply to keep free tax? -
How do I know a new reg car isn't several months old? 1 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
If you order a new 74 plate car how do you know that it was not sat in the forecourt for many months? -
Are hire cars ULEZ compliant? 9 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
A friend in Australia who is travelling to the UK asked me if hire cars are ULEZ compliant. Personally I would have thought so as they are unlikely to... -
Where should we sell my father's classic Volkswagen Beetle? 6 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
My father has a Volkswagen Beetle 1200cc which is reasonably good condition (for its age). At 96 he can no longer drive and wishes to sell the car. He... -
Should I swap my old C220 CDI for a C350 petrol? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI. A friend is selling his 2011 C350 petrol. I only do 5000 miles per year and my diesel is more economical to run, but... -
What's a good first car for someone who lives in London? 21 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
My London based 26-year-old grandson wishes to purchase his first car for occasional journeys out of London, especially to play golf. He wants a fun 'snazzy'... -
Do ex-management cars go through dealer multi-point checks? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
When buying an ex-management car I'm told that they go through multi-point checks by the manufacturer. How true is this? I tried to buy a one year old... -
What small, family cars can I tow behind a motorhome? 17 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a motorhome and I want to tow a small-ish car behind it (in UK). It must also act as a family car (2 adults and sometimes grandchildren).... -
Faulty car DPF 3 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new diesel ASX the problem started after 8 months. Oil light stating level to high. Cars now 22 months old, done almost 16.000 miles. Same... -
Buying a used car for £8k - Toyota or Volkswagen? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
My budget is between £8000 to £11000. I drive 50 miles on the motorway everyday and really want a reliable car. I've shortlisted the following cars: Toyota... -
Should I buy a car if the DPF light is on? 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am considering purchasing a 2005 Volvo V70 2.4 D S for about £5000. The dealer allowed me to take the car to my mechanic to give it the once over and... -
In the context of automatic speed management, can a driver using this system be charged for speeding? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I heard with incredulity the plans of some crackpots within the EU who want to fit to all new cars and some old cars with a device that automatically cuts... -
Which car for a tall, disabled pensioner? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I thought I'd found driving heaven when I bought my Lexus in 2010, until my average mpg became clear. I can slide into it easily, it is comfortable for... -
Buying an estate car? 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at getting an A6 Avant. If I go for an old shape 2011 plate with 15,000 miles on the clock I am looking at roughly £20k. If I look at the...