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Vauxhall Vectra C (2002 - 2008) - 1.9CDTI Engine Build Quality 30 May 2014 (Forum)
Has anyone else encountered the same problems as myself with this engine? The car was purchased in Oct.2007,as an ex-company car with a good service history,it being only just three years old,with a mileage of 91K. Within a couple of weeks the intercooler had to be replaced ( under the sellers warranty),as it had a hole appear in it,after which the car ran well until 3 weeks ago when it had to be rescued with a suspected cam-belt failure. -
Buying advice for a newbie (& an old one at that!) 19 Dec 2013 (Forum)
Hi, I'm looking to pick the collected hive mind of the Honest John forum about what car I should purchase! I've never owned a car in my life (I'm... -
Replacing a used Octavia - good idea? 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m thinking of replacing my 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance hatchback 1.9 TDi. The car is great and tows a 1140Kg caravan with no problem, but I want to replace... -
Looking for an automatic family car? 28 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive an Alfa Romeo Giulietta (Cloverleaf) that is 2 years old. It's not very well built and I would like a car that is automatic (my wife... -
Anyone been successful in the small claims court? 7 Feb 2013 (Forum)
(needs reconditioning of gear box c£2000) I am just about to fill out forms for small claims court but am unsure what I can present as evidence that would help my claim. The dealer is going to claim that 2500 miles was "satisfactory quality" for a car that age - even though we paid over £3k for it. Has anyone successfully got a refund from a dealer in a similar situation for a car this old? -
Primera 2.2DCi - dead turbo? £'s to fix? 22 Jan 2013 (Forum)
Hello Again, Picked up the Primera 2.2DCi on Friday. £50 valet simply amazing and car looks fantastic (for a diesel estate!). Car is an ex company car 03 SE spec estate with the 2.2 136BHP DCi engine. Has done 75k with Full nissan service history. Last service done at 72k. Great. Can't go wrong at £4400. -
Should I buy a Toyota Yaris which has been used for towing? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to buy my first car and have come across an ideal Toyota Yaris 1.0 VVT-I T2, priced at £3850. It looks great inside, is five years old and... -
Hyundai - Hyundai "Happy Returns" upgrade your scrappage buy 23 May 2010 (Forum)
Customers will be able to trade up and down the range if they want to switch to a different car or add options. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- --------- What do we think of this idea? I reckon its a go-er, though poor old "apple" still hasn't had his first i10 let alone a new one. -
Gutted. My new car is old already! 1 Jul 2005 (Forum)
Very proud of my fab Volvo S60 D5. Upset that today I find out that there is now a new D5 engine with 185 bhp (mine 163bhp) and 400nm Torque (mine 340nm)... -
Which small automatic car should I buy? 29 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a small, reliable car that is easy to get in and out of, easy to drive and park, with good visibility. I driver less than 1,000 miles... -
Buying used diesel estate/hatch that will not depreciate with high personal miles 15 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a used small estate car or square ended hatchback which has good mpg which will not depreciate massively. I will drive the car 110 miles... -
Is no claims bonus linked to a car or the driver? 20 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
I used to own two cars. On one, I never had any claims but I did on the other. I no longer have the car that had no claims made on its insurance. My car... -
Timing chain failure on BMW X3 7 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
We brought a 2007 BMW X3 from a second hand car dealer, but 10 weeks later the timing chain failed. The garage where we brought the car have said they... -
What should I buy as a first car? 30 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I asked earlier what would be a good attractive first car to buy and you guys recommended a Dacia Sandero Ambiance. I spoke to a friend who said the Dacia... -
Third Driving Ban for 13 Year Old 9 Jan 2005 (Forum)
I don't want to have to delete this thread. Thanks in advance Hugo - BR Moderator "A 13-year-old who became one of the youngest drink-drivers in the UK was given a four month custodial sentence yesterday after driving a stolen car at 70mph without lights in a 30mph residential area. Jon Smee, of Salford, who at 4ft 10in tall can barely reach the steering wheel of a car , was caught by police after he lost control of a Ford Mondeo at a roundabout near Manchester centre in November. -
I bought a replica Jaguar C Type but am concerned it was not IVA tested - where do I stand? 13 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a used Jaguar C Type Replica from an established specialist manufacturer of this type of vehicle. The car was factory built by this... -
Audi A4 Avant - I’m buying my first car, I need an advice 13 Apr 2023 (Forum)
I know it’s an old car and I will have to put some money extra, but will be too expensive to keep it working? -
URGENT: Car bought under motability scheme 20 Jul 2012 (Forum)
HI, I came across a car bought under motability scheme by the original owner is now up for sale in one of the supermarket. It is 4 yrs old model 7 seater with very less mileage <5K available under company's approved used programme. -
Registered keeper on V5 for ex-lease cars 11 Oct 2011 (Forum)
Hi, I've found a car for sale privately that I'm interested in buying. The guy selling it had it as a company car that he leased. The car is just over 3 years old and the lease period has come to an end. I've done an HPI check and there is no outstanding finance. -
Used car prices - private sale 13 Oct 2003 (Forum)
Friend of a friend has a used supermini worth £2500 in a private sale according to Parker's, no takers even at £1750! I guess people want a new or newer car and with interest rates so low just now can afford the payments on a new car so no interest in any used car over 3 years old....
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