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• Cars impractical for small people too 15 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  She reckons she gains 2-3 inches in legroom by going auto and it allows her to sit more comfortably too. Seems like cars are designed for a narrow band of people heightwise.
• Volvo - BBC Watchdog Wins - Volvo Recall Diesels for fire 22 Nov 2007 (Forum)
  BBC Watchdog covered Volvos 2/3 years back and there was a denial of the problem at that time from Volvo UK Volvo Cars said Thursday it was recalling a total of 56,000 vehicles because of two separate problems. Volvo Cars spokeswoman Maria Bohlin said 38,000 diesel cars of the S60, V 70 XC 70 and XC 90 models made in 2006 were being called back in Europe due to a material fault that could cause the motor catching fire.
• Vauxhall Astra F (1991 - 1998) - Bizarre breakdown ... and cheap fix 19 Oct 2007 (Forum)
  Explain story. He grins, climbs into car, gets out owners manual and flips to fusebox. Turns out fuse #20 is a 20A fuse, which bizarrely covers the ciggie lighter AND the reverse light. Replace fuse, problem solved! Wonder what would happen if the reverse light bulbs blew?
• Insurance write off (CAT c) re-build 13 May 2007 (Forum)
  I feel a bit of a plonker, never had a road accident in 18 years!. it seems these cars have a tendency to loose grip in the wet, even HJ says so, but still, I am rather upset at the loss of a lovely car. Anyway, it was a very fine example of this car, and has been declared a Cat C write off.
• Are short journeys really bad for cars? 31 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  Despite being a small island and never getting out of 2nd gear for most of their lives these cars have covered astronomical mileages. Everyone we went in had done over 200,000km, a couple had done over 700,000, but the record went to the oldest we went in which was showing over 300,000km for the second time.
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  Looking for an executive car for £6500 - any recommendations? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have up to £6500 to buy a car. I am in my mid-50s and cover 15,000 miles a year. I'd like a car with a good drive, lots of everyday comfort and decent...
• hire car damages 3 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  Anyway, the car went off hire and she collected her new car. 4 weeks after this she decided to leave. Her employer deducted over £500 from her final salary to pay for 'damage and valeting' of the hire car. The damage was unspecified.
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  Why is my reverse camera flickering? 20 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 2016 BMW 320d SE Estate. I noticed that the reverse camera seems to flicker and the brightness seems to change whilst reversing....
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  Forward Assist in my car doesn't work in cold weather - what is the problem? 12 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Below 4C the forward lane assist camera refuses to function in my Honda Jazz so all lane guidance and other safety features refuse to function until the...
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  I have just bought a 2018 SEAT Leon - do I need to change anything like the cambelt? 24 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have purchased a 68 plate SEAT Leon ST 2.0 TSI. It has had 1 owner and has covered 41k miles. Is there any vital maintainance that needs carrying out...
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  Can you recommend a large car to replace my Discovery 3? 11 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Land Rover Discovery 3 (2004), which I'm looking to replace. I need something with a big boot for 2 large dogs and capable of towing...
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  I want to replace my Ford C-Max soon - what Estate do you suggest? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of replacing my Ford C-Max next year. The contenders are a Volvo V50, Skoda Octavia Estate or VW Passat Estate? What are the pitfalls of purchasing...
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  What hybrid do you suggest for a 15 mile daily commute? 8 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Our journeys are mostly commutes of around 15 miles per day with occasional long trips. Can you suggest an SUV that is either hybrid or electric up to...
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  The automatic gearbox on my 1991 BMW became very stiff - what's wrong? 2 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1991 BMW 525i in very good condition, it has covered 135k mile since new and has never given a problem. I drove it robustly the other day in very...
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  Boot leaks in Mercedes SL 31 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 4year old Mercedes SL350, which has done 16,000 miles. It has developed a leak into the boot. I am told by the local Mercedes independant specialist...
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  Clutch slipping on Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 11 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am having problems with my clutch rubbing/slipping on my Focus 1.0 ecoboost 2012. I bought the car second hand back in September last year and it has...
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  Fiesta clutch failed after 2 years - should Ford pay for repairs? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.4 TDCi has done 42,000 miles, but now the clutch has gone. Ford has refused to cover this under the warranty, but my local dealer...
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  Buying a new SUV - what do you recommend? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned Subaru Foresters for the past 15 years. The old adage of "Subarus don't break", has proved very true in my case. The Audi Q5 is on my short...
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  Which car would you recommend as a workhorse and for towing a boat? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a Toyota RAV4 and have been extremely happy with its versatility, reliability and comfort. I need good legroom being 6-feet 3-inches....
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  What is the best pick-up? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Mitsubishi L200 Animal covering 25K a year, mostly motorway miles. It is also used for towing a rally car and some weight in the rear....