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• Honda or any older car - Precautionary water pump replacement 10 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  In last Saturday's Daily Telegraph someone wrote in who was planning to go on a European trip in a 2003 Peugeot. HJ replied that replacing the water pump is always a good idea before taking an old car for a long journey. I have a 1999 Honda which I am planning to take to Europe this summer - not for the first time. Should I be replacing the water pump? I've never had any obvious trouble nor the whining water pump noise.
• Insurance gap and no claims 16 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  Ive had a gap in my car insurance of about 3 years, i sold my car to buy a van but when insuring it they would not honour my no claims on the car so it started from scratch. Im still insured on the van (with another driver) but dont use it on a daily basis.
• 4x4 - 4x4 Changing car advice 3 Jul 2013 (Forum)
   Also which car would be best to change to living in Scotland and need a 4x4 for occasional snow conditions (rural area) and to carry a sea kayak on roof ?? Many Thanks      
• Peugeot 306 - Bypass heater exchange 4 May 2012 (Forum)
  I have an old Peugeot 306, with a faulty heater exchange leaking into the passenger footwell of the car. Due to the age/value of the car, I don't want to replace the heater exchange. I'd like to simply bypass it so I can make the car last a few more months before I replace it (over the summer).
• Vauxhall Meriva B - Bought a fairly new car from Salvage - warranty? 28 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I bought a car from salavage and did it up. There is no record that its ever had a problem - unrecorded. Can I still use the warranty on it? I think if it goes on the ramp it is possible that they will notice its had an accident - it works fine just need to get the ECU reprogrammed and it's got a problem with error codes coming up - was wondering if its possible to use the warranty - it's less than a year old.
• any - bangernomics and new mot 15 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  With this new mot looming will bangernomics survive? I've managed to run old 'uns for years but with airbags and esp etc etc apparently to be targeted maybe my days are numbered!  which cars do you think best to avoid huge mot bills in the future. apparently car and component manafacturers lobby the wonderful eec to stiifen up mots to ensure our safety,,,,,,,,,not of course to increase their profits.I want a petrol car with steel wheels, mimmum airbags, no esp or the like with some degree of comfort for me bad back.
• Ford Mondeo - Mondeo Titanium Estate - 2.0 tdci Econetic 22 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  Hi All, Currently had a rushed test drive in a 2010 Mondeo Titanium estate today, so I didnt get a chance to explore the car fully. Its fitted with the econetic 115bhp engine. Anyone any views on the performance of this car with a detuned engine? How well does it overtake, and is there a need for a lot of gear-stirring? I found my old '05 mondeo 130bhp very sprightly, and I dont want to upgrade to a car with a significant performance downgrade.
• Ever seen an Audi police car? 23 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  See a new A4 today, looks just like the old one except they've ruined the rear end.
• Focus v S40 10 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  SWMBO's Corolla is due for replacement and I have a shortlist of two - well, one really, but then I thought and hence the question. These two cars, in base form with a 1.6 petrol engine, are similar in price. The lady herself doesn't care. She does about 8,000 miles a year on A roads and hasn't a heavy right foot. We try to keep cars as long as possible - her Corolla will shortly be 10 years old.
• dealer damaged new car 19 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Just picked it up from dealers after discovering machine polish scratches all over bodywork and am gutted! the car is only 12 days old. am i within my rights to ask for a replacement or refund? would appreciate some good advice. P.S has anyone else encountered this problem on new ford fiestas?
• VW new car warranty - Anti corrosion 3 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  Hopefully someone can help. Had a MK5 golf on 04 plate so just under 3yrs old. Took the car in recently to vdub as the lacquer has blown off the alloy wheels and looks a mess. Trying to get all replaced on the anti corrosion warranty, but I suspect dealer will bounce it on the fact that its done over 60k miles.
• best family car ,diesel ,10k 13 Feb 2006 (Forum)
  as the heading says i am looking to spend around 10-12kk for a family car diesel with low mileage as i do about 20k per year at present i am driving mazda 626 not the best looker but had been very reliable and would fetch around 2k all suggestions please debating between year old passat or new avensis color collection as mazda diesel used seem a rarity am new to the forum hope its a valid question to discuss
• 1988 RS Turbo Escort (Modified) 7 Aug 2004 (Forum)
  Is this Possible ? Are 1988 RS Turbos liable to these problems ? I know these cars were a sort of cross roads cars with some old and some very new technology but does anyone know if immobilizer systems can cause such nasty trouble ? Any help will be much appreciated
• Jeep cherokee with U/S lpg conversion 29 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hello all, anybody got the knowledge on LPG conversions? Its a Millenium system about 3 years old. It will run the car ok for a few miles then almost shuts off. ( Car will just idle only) Car runs ok on petrol. Diagnostic inconclusive. Ive re-earthed the solenoids, renewed the stepping motor and substituted a new solenoid for each of the 3 in turn.
• scratch marks repaired before I sell ? 17 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  I have a car that is 4 years old that I intend to sell private. It has a few stone chips on the bonnet, and some very light scratch marks around the door handles/locks. It also has a few parking scratches on the doors.
• Deep Cover 30 May 2003 (Forum)
  On my way home last night. At the front at some lights when I notice a blue flashing light on the dash of a car about three cars back. Then in my wing mirror I see the car pull out of the line with rapid flashing blues in the radiator area or poss under bumper, now siren going. It speeds around the traffic and turns left at the junction while on red.
• Rustproofing 24 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  Alright, this is really 2 related questions! I was thinking about having my new car Waxoyled after seeing the extent that rust can eat a chassis after just 7 years on old Fiesta. But is it worth it on a 2002 Fiesta? Has rustproofing come on such a long way as to make Waxoyl a waste of money on a new car?
• Air Con - is it worth it? 2 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  I have read with interest the various threads over the last few months about air con. When I choose my next car, it likely to be 3 to 4 years old ex fleet and not more than £5K. I intend running the car for another 3 years (30K). For the first time many of the cars falling into this category have air con.
• Corsa Combo 2002 1.7 td (isuzu) - Vx combo,dashlights out,no start 10 Aug 2019 (Forum)
  Link error on both my scan tools so obd may not be getting power,I havent tested there yet.Vehicle is/was non starter,I swapped the EDU for a known working unit which I believe are plug and play, ,having spotted bad joints inside the old unit.re tried the old unit again to see if display lights come back on but no luck,somethings gone amiss since.Checked all the fuses and relays under the bonnet,is there a common fuse for these dashlights all to be out inside the car possibly?
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  Is a 2003 Lexus IS 200 good value at £2000? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is a Lexus IS 200 a good buy at £1999? It is a 2003 model with 93,000 miles and 4 former owners. Very minor bodywork dent on rear bumper but otherwise...