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• Which Civic Auto? 16 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  The car will be used mainly for school runs, and local driving with the occasional motorway trip and cover approx 8 - 10k miles a year. It must have 5 doors and be automatic and be Focus /Astra size. Is there anything else I should consider? SWMBO does not like the Astra, I consider the Golf overpriced, and have never liked Ford autoboxes - and I wouldn\'t touch anything French or Italian.
• To Trevor P - HPC 19 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Hi Trevor, Did the full stage 3 with John yesterday including Millbrook - have you any suggestions on cleaning leather passenger seats? He took my X to 130 on the big circle (changed from 4 to 5 at 110 on my automatic box) and took hands off the wheel - I chickened out at around 115 when it was my turn. My track session was not impressive - I could not get the right hand apex correct at three feet past the third marker - having a very patient test driver lapping me did not help.
• Shortlist opinions? 5 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  I hope to change car in the next week or so, and have finally whittled the choice down to the following (in no particular order): Volvo S80 2.4 SE (170 BHP) Mercedes-Benz E240 Elegance Saab 9-5 2.0/2.3 SE B** 523i SE Requirements are: peaceful cruising down busy dual-carriageways, good safety, and automatic transmission. Fuel consumption, driving dynamics and 'image' are relatively unimportant. Having said that, I can't quite manage to spell out the 523's manufacturer; so some aspects of 'image' may well rule out a begrudgingly-good car!!
• Road tax/insurance on cost of fuel ? 1 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  It seems to me that doing so would preclude tax avoidance and ensure that any innocent parties involved in motoring related accidents would have automatic cover and not have to chase people with no assets. Although not all foreign drivers have to buy fuel when they visit the UK, any that do would also be contributing in some small way. Of course there would need to be some form of body to administer the insurance fund aspect but I don't see this as a major problem and perhaps those at the DVLA could spend their time ensuring the proper ownership registration of vehicles.
• New X Type Immediate delivery UK 20 Aug 2002 (Forum)
  New quartz metallic, dove leather interior,CD player,10 way seats with lumbar support,reversing sensor,full size spare wheel,fitted carpets,folding mirrors,inclination alarm,first aid kit,warning triangle,locking wheel nuts,5 speed gearbox. He thought he had ordered an Automatic!!! 12 miles on the clock and about 45 more when he drives it to his home tomorrow -he intends to sell it and has re-ordered an Auto. Anyone in a hurry at an import price??? Maybe this should be posted under classified ads - but there is a message here for anyone importing from Europe.
• the world of 1984 comes closer 20 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Moving violations this includs the story about the chap who found a surprise "addon" to his car rental bill. " Last summer, a New Haven, Conn., resident had $450 automatically deducted from his bank account for speeding in a GPS-equipped rental car" As I recall the rental firm in question had in the fine print a section detailing charges for speeding and it used the gps nav system provided in its cars to calculate said charges...
• Imported Golf V5 6 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  They expect a four week wait for delivery and quote around a 3 grand saving on the UK list price. The specification quoted is as per the UK but doesn't have the automatic windscreen wipers (which I can live without), fitted CD / radio unit or alarm (but does have the immobiliser). They will upgrade the warranty to three years from the basic manufacturer warranty for 500 quid.
• good help wanted about a BX. (maybe DW can help) 16 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  my mother is selling her citroen bx, and i was wondering how much she should charge, its a 1987 E, 16TRS, metallic silver, 111,000 miles, some history, automatic, long tax and test, and has had in the past 6 months - rear spheres, new battery, alternator, HT leads, plugs, full service, ignition coil, starter motor, ignition lock, and in the past year has had tons more done (including the timing belt), the interior is in mint condition, very slight rust on one of the rear doors, but no other rust, she was thinking about £325, but put it up for £450.
• range rover lack of popwer 30 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Range rover 1988 se vogue automatic 112000miles . lpg conversion 1999 @ 95000. Decoke 93000 I recently purchased car It runs very smoothly always starts first time but lacks acceleration and pulling power Took car to range rover specialist who did compression test which he said showed all cylinders to be 60 PSI and should be 160PSI.
• changing cars 5 Jan 2001 (Forum)
  Hi For the last seven years I have been driving a Montego 2000 automatic. Yes I know, I've heard all the jokes, but it's got bags of room & does what I tell it. It's time to change though. I need something similar in size. I'm over 6ft. & have Parkinson's Disease, so it has to be a large, lazy & comfortable car.
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  Why has the fuel consumption in my car increased? 7 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  After six weeks of my VW Passat standing idle I took it for its MoT, which since then has shown a marked reduction in fuel consumption. My wife's monthly...
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  Can you recommend an SUV or estate car that can carry ladders? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My 2014 2.0-litre diesel auto BMW 5 Series falls foul of the clean air zone (CAZ) requirements. It's been my third 5 Series, used for my work as a surveyor....
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  Do you have any advice on storing or selling a car I can't currently drive? 27 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've been advised not to drive anymore, but I have an immaculate, low mileage V6 Rover 75. My plan is to back it out of the garage, perhaps every couple...
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  Are there any good rearview mirror reversing cameras? 19 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Toyota RAV4 which has a factory sat nav and an automatic dimming driving mirror. I would like a reversing camera but have been told there is no...
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  How good is the Honda HR-V? 7 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to downsize from my Honda CR-V. A petrol automatic is essential and I am considering buying a Honda HR-V, which seems to be a good step down...
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  Need a car with high suspension and comfortable seats - what do you recommend? 24 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am in my early fifties and have degenerating spinal problems. I currently drive a 2002 Skoda Octavia Elegance 1.9tdi, with 128,000 miles on the clock....
• Peugeot 206 lx 1.4 automatic 2001 - Diagnostics Fault? Gearbox problem? 3 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  In september 2012, I bought a 2001 peugeuot 206 lx 1.4 automatic, from a private dealer with no warranty and after a couple of weeks I noticed that there was always a strong burning smell coming from the bonnet, although it never felt that it got too hot and i couldnt really tell where exactly it was coming from, also when i was driving for the first little while the car over revs, to about 40,000 but only sits on about 30mph (it would prob rev more but the noise worries me and i ease my foot off accelerator) then the car will make a clunk noise n jolt forward slightly, that will happen 3/4 times and then do it one time massively, the car will then make 3 beeps with no lights flashing and then drive normally.
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  My Volkswagen Passat's Tiptronic gearbox is rattling. What could be wrong with it? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my 2002 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI with a Tiptronic gearbox for a few months. Recently I have noticed a rattle noise coming from, I believe,...
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  Is Nissan servicing expensive? 29 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have heard numerous horror stories about charges from Nissan main dealers to service the simplest of cars like the Micra. Is this true?
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  How can I challenge a speeding fine? 7 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I've received a ticket for doing 36mph in a 30mph. I'm so careful about speed and I don't think my speed has been measured accurately. Would you please...