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• Good or Bad ? 16 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  S reg vauxhall gsi estate 120,000 miles full service history serviced by vauxhall twice a year every year , looks really nice condition £3995 3 months warranty R reg vauxhall omega estate automatic cd 2 litre, full service, 87.000 MILES £5295 3 months warranty S reg mondeo 2.0iglx 59.000 miles full service history, £4995 with years warranty v reg laguna 1.8 rt alize , 71000 miles, £4995 full service, 3 months warranty S reg passatt 1.8 se 20v, 85000 miles, full service, £5995, 3 months warranty S reg 406 1.9tdlx, 96000 miles , full service , £5995 6 months warranty S reg vectra sri 2litre, 68000 miles, full service ,£5995, 6 months warranty Which of these would you go for as ive been looking and confused.Dont know whether to go for high mileage or low and older car?
• Astra 1.7 Dti 05/00 management light at 22 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  now i know that the brake lights are on the same fault check circuit that the glowplugs are, i will of course check the bulbs first if this happens again. I assume that if i had changed the bulbs first, the fault code would reset and clear automatically.
• Telephone nonsense 18 Dec 2001 (Forum)
  To my mind big companies just don't want to talk to their customers anymore. The bigger the company the more blocks are placed in the way of callers This automatic telephone answering and re-directing has gone too far. I resign.
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  Can you recommend a large, automatic SUV capable of towing a heavy horsebox to replace our Shogun? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I recently sought advice about the BMW 5 and Audi A6 3.0 diesel estate cars. Being a police officer able to drive BMW 5 Series, I know how good they are...
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  When should I change the transmission fluid on a DSG gearbox? 28 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has a VW Polo 2015 with a DSG gearbox. I think DQ200 dry clutch. Owned since new only 50,000 miles. My understanding is that the gearbox is sealed...
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  Is there an issue with Honda 1.5 Turbo engines? 29 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of changing my dependable 2013 2.2-litre diesel Honda CR-V (manual) for a 2019 CR-V 1.5-litre turbo (auto) but am worried that the 1.5 engine...
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  Why is the EGR on our car repeatedly getting blocked? 11 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My son's 2019 Ford Focus 1.5 diesel shows an EGR restricted flow light every 8000 miles. We clear this by dismantling and clearing a metal mesh filter...
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  I'm buying a used vehicle - should I be worried about a discrepancy on the V5C? 11 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of buying a campervan from a private seller. I conducted a vehicle check using which has come back as all 'green' for the common issues...
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  Should I switch to all-weather tyres for better wet grip? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a 2022 Toyota Yaris Cross Premier AWD with 18in wheels. I live in Cumbria and although frost and snow do not seem too much of a problem...
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  Should I replace the cambelt on a low mileage Ford Focus or sell it? 25 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's late 2008 Ford Focus 1.6 Titanium has just 31k on the clock. It has a full service history but has not had the cambelt (and the associated pumps...
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  What's the best family car that will fit three car seats? 4 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  What car would you recommend that can comfortably accommodate two booster seats and a baby seat in the second row? Or is it better looking for a 7 seater...
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  Would an electric handbrake stop a car in the event of an emergency? 2 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  With the advent of the electric parking brake I found myself wondering how to decelerate a car if one is a front-seat passenger and the driver becomes...
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  Which dual clutch and CVT would you recommend? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I’ve been researching and debating about the type of auto boxes available. There seems to be an even amount of disadvantages for all of them. Torque...
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  Is an international Driving Permit (IDP) required for driving in Turkey? 10 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have often driven rented cars in Turkey but due to illness and Covid we have not visited for 5 years. In those days before Brexit driving...
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  What tyres would you recommend for my Toyota GT86? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a used Toyota GT86, can you tell me what the correct type and size tyre that should be fitted? Low road noise is important to me, so what brand...
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  Why has my car insurance increased following a house move? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We have three cars all insured with different insurers and recently moved approximately 16 miles. No other factors have changed and two of the insurers...
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  Should I renew my driving licence immediately given the DVLA delays? 22 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My driving licence is due for renewal in October. In view of recent reports should I be applying now?
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  Will I still get the £2,500 plug-in car grant? 11 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I signed the order and a £500 deposit for the new MG ZS long range in December, am I still OK for the £2,500 plug-in car grant?
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  Is the Renault Zoe a safe car? 10 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Two weeks ago I ordered a Renault Zoe but today read it got zero stars in the Euro NCAP safety tests. After speaking to Renault UK they say the airbags...
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  I just bought a used car, which suffered power loss suddenly. Can I reject the car for a refund? 13 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I've just purchased a 2018 Peugeot 3008 1.5 diesel EAT8 auto. After a short break during a journey, the car suffered power loss, limiting the speed to...