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• Advice re car suitable for new driver 26 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  In our household we have 2 vehicles, a Picasso and a Berlingo. Our 17 year old has started driving lessons and our plan is to get rid of the Berlingo and buy a small car that he can learn to drive in and, when he's passed his test, have use of when I don't need it. Our requirements are - a low insurance group, the car should not feel basic(I'm used to some comfort) and we are looking to spend between £3000 & £5000.
• Auction - Risky? 12 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  I'm looking at buying a car at auction. These days what's the risk? The way i see it, if i buy a car from a small dealer, the only diff. is I pay more and he gives me say a 3 month warranty. (Which i could buy easily myself) So if i cut out the middle man, and buy a car under 3 years old, I have the safety of the manufacturers warranty, and if the car is older I can take out a aftermarket warranty, ( I know some companies are better than others) and save a packet.
• Road Tax question. 25 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Hi Can somebody tell me if I am understanding the road tax mess ? I am now looking for another car but if I buy another 2ltr after 2001 I will have to pay more tax as it is the size of the engine that they are taxing . But if it is before 2001 like my old car it is done on the emissions test . £190 ?
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 330d - sometimes reluctant to sart when warm. 10 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  Before taking BiL's car down the dealer, any views on my theory. The car still runs on its original pair of keys (nearly seven years old now). Would the age of the key battery (both OE) potentially cause immobiliser failure to engage.
• my amphibious car project 9 May 2007 (Forum)
  it may sound a bit topgear ish but as i live next to the sea and a good slipway i was thinking of making an amphibious car. something very simple and light like an old fiat uno with an outboard. what do you experts think. keep it simple please. i presume i'll have to add bouyancy etc and seal all doors and keep the driving engine dry ish.
• Modified cars and road legality 8 May 2007 (Forum)
  I'm considering buying myself an old banger and converting it to be purely electric powered. However, I have no idea if I would be allowed to do this and the car still be road legal, or if I would have to get it tested somehow and certified - does anyone have any idea, information or links to point me to?
• service history 4 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  hi, i bought a 3 year old car last year, which was previously a motability car, as confirmed by the v5. These cars are inspected every year, including all servicing and again on handover back to motability after the 3 years lease is up.
• Dings and things! 30 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  I'm a bit car proud to say the least and my car is only a few month old. Are these mobile dent and ding removal services any good and could someone recommend any firms operating in the South London area?
• Rover 800 immobilised 8 Feb 2005 (Forum)
  Where do we go from here? His wifes car is in the garage behind and cant get out and I've lent him our old Punto. Any thoughts appreciated!
• Fiat Punto - temperamental sidelight 29 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  Would anyone know what could be the problem? My car is just under 2 years old and due a service shortly - is this something that will be checked when the car is serviced? Thank you, Gill.
• What Car Depreciation Index 29 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  What does the BR think of this data? Realistic, reliable? I'm about to start looking at a replacement for the 8yr old Audi and at face value it looks like just what I need to help me decide between sticking with older prestige models that although the depreciation is much lower, run the risk of a big repair bill (as I've just had with the Audi) or putting my motoring budget more towards funding depreciation on a much newer used car but having the protection of a car still with a good chunk of warranty and lower probability of hefty repairs.
• Bi-Xenons 22 Apr 2004 (Forum)
  A two-question query?. 1. I thought Bi-Xenons headlights were intended to ?last the life of the car? or so I read in What Car? A few years back. I have recently seen 2 year-old cars of all makes with one bulb failed. Obviously not true?. 2. My wife?s car has Bi-Xenons fitted..they work OK but there is a warning label under the bonnet stating that they must only be changed by a dealer, plus there is a warning 'Warning: Risk of Death!
• Even More Stupid Insurance Question! 19 May 2003 (Forum)
  All, My better half has just acquired a new car, without selling her ageing Fiesta 1.1LX first. The insurance has been transferred over to the new car and her old car will be stored off the road until she manages to sell it. My question is this...
• escort 6 1.3 endura e probs. 5 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  mate has escort 6 1.3 endura e engine. was running rough and stalling so changed lamda sensor and cleaned idle control valve. also changed plugs and leads. now if lamda sensor connected the car runs so rich that it floods itself. if disconnect lamda car runs not to bad but intermitantly will die like carb icing on old cars when under load. have tried running car with air flow meter disconnected no better. any ideas. has same engine as ford ka.
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  Can you recommend a reliable, comfortable hybrid? 12 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking to buy a petrol hybrid car, under 1 year old for £25k. Essentials include comfortable seats, sunroof, tow bar (to carry bike rack) and reliability....
• Nissan Qashqai? - Affordable new/used family car for long commute 3 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  Its about a 150 mile round trip (much of it on the M25) and I'll have to go probably 3 days a week, so I need to buy another car that can do 25,000 miles a year. (My wife needs our exisiting family car - a 10 year old Prius). The most important criteria are: • A decent sized boot for my greyhound (when I'm not driving to work) • Really good fuel economy - I'm looking for at least 50mpg.
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  What five mid-sized cars should I consider? 4 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Four years ago I bought a Toyota Avensis Tourer which is now coming to the end of its five-year warranty and I’m thinking of replacing it. What I’d like...
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  New VW Polo 1.4 reliability 3 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm planning on buying the new VW Polo 1.4 Trendline. For me, reliability is one of the most important factors when coming to choose the right vehicle. Upon...
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  Buying a used A5 quattro 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying an A5 3.0 Quattro Sport. I guess I'm looking towards the higher end of the options range (DVD nav, B&O stereo, AMI), not concerned either way...
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  What small automatic should I buy for £2000? 5 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My car has just been totalled by a white van man. I have to buy a replacement. I only bought my car in October and now have to look again. I need easy...