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• Keep the bonnet shut!! 18 Mar 2004 (Forum)
  On non executive cars: Low brake fluid indicators are normal. Electronic dipstick is available e.g. Renault Scenic. Low coolant / overheating. Yaris has no temp gauge just blue thermometer on start up and red if things overheat. Batteries sealed for life but charge indicator obviously standard. Low washer bottle contents warning e.g.
• Lagos ... Motoring hell! 20 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Also poholed and ditched... even more fun at 80km/h VEHICLES: Minibus taxis abound, plus ,millions of mopeds, normally with three occupants. Skoda, VW, Merc, Renault all well represented, as are Toyota, Nissan and Peugeot. Most vehicles seem to be Pug 504's (the circa 75 one!), favoured by govt departments, it wopuld appear. about 10% of all vehicles DON'T have some form of accident damage!
• Not again - one for my personal team 22 Feb 2002 (Forum)
  All my children have come home to roost. You solved the motor caravan. How about this please? My lovely step daughter has a B reg Renault 5 Le Car (posh eh) by the name of Ronald, which is only marginally younger than she. I do my best and she thinks I am a genius because to date all the problems have been very basic. This one probably is too, but I'm not sure, so without telling her, I sneak into the back room to preserve my reputation.
• New (Motability) car 15 May 2023 (Forum)
  ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Renault Clio 1.6 E Tech Evolution ('full' self charge hybrid) - Pro's: No advance payment. Intrigued by the drivetrain and have seen and read good things about how well it works. Semi local dealer (as per Zoe).
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  Are there any cars with sliding doors that fit three child seats? 8 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want a car or MPV with sliding doors for a family of three kids and two adults. I currently have a Ford S-MAX and we can get three child seats in the...
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  What's a good starter classic on a tight budget? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have wanted to dip my toe into the classic car scene for a long time. I have a budget of £500 to £800 to get a starter car. I am open to anything so...
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  What's the best second-hand long wheelbase van? 18 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a second-hand long wheelbase van such as a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter or Renault Master and want advice as to the best make for reliability,...
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  A car with room for three child seats 10 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We currently own a Renault Scenic Grand, 2.0l petrol Automatic 55 plate We would like to buy and younger, more economical car but are limited by need...
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  Which comfortable SUV with lots of boot space could I replace my X-Trail with? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've had a 2.2 litre diesel X-Trail since new in late 2002 when I retired early. It’s a fantastic car and has given me no trouble whatsoever in all that...
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  Which car could I buy through Motability which has a high seat for easy access? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am disabled, 69 years young, six feet tall. I am having increasing difficulty getting up from a standard saloon car driver's seat, even at the highest...
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  Mille miglia 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are retired and own two cars: a Jan 99 BMW 318iSE and a Feb 07 Jazz. We keep the BMW for three or four 1,000mile round trips to visit relatives down...
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  Smokers 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Very often I read that you personally own a model of the car under consideration, and it makes me wonder how many cars you own, and what they all are?...
• Picked up the Scenic today.... 23 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  It's the refinement of the thing that gets me though - it's hard to believe this and the Mondeo run on the same fuel. The Renault engine is a little clattery under load when cold, but once warm it's smoother and quieter than the 1.6 petrol we also drove and in a different league to the admittedly olde worlde Mondeo. It has none of the rumble of a Ford or VAG diesel, just a slightly "ticky" background hum overlaid with the odd whistle from the turbo.
• Ford Ka etc - Small city car - runabout/learner car 6 Aug 2025 (Forum)
  I’m looking for a small city type car that I can use to pop into town and park easily, and that my 17 year old can learn to drive in. I have a hybrid Renault Arkana as my main vehicle, so a small manual gearbox car is all I’m looking for, A/C required. Hopefully when he’s passed his test, he will take it on, so must be very low insurance group too.
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  How do I clean the air conditioning in my car? 10 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  How do I clean the air conditioning in my car?
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  Can my wife drive my car even if I remove her as a named driver? 19 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of changing my insurance policy by taking my wife off the policy as a named driver as it will be cheaper. If I let her drive the car with...
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  There are problems with a car I have put a deposit on - what should I do? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Having laid down a £100 deposit on a 2009 Renault Koleos it subsequently failed the MoT on rear suspension arms. The garage owner says he is struggling...
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  Should I get a petrol or diesel SUV? 14 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a Mercedes-Benz GLB but I'm yet to decide which option is better, the 200 petrol or the 200d diesel one. I'm a normal all-round...
• What car should I buy? 12 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  I know next to nothing about cars (except how to drive them) so am looking for expert, or at least well-informed opinions on what I should get next. For the past 3 years I've had a Renault Megane (on finance). It's a fine car, but unfortunately it fails every MOT test, and the payments are now excessively more than the car is worth due to me agreeing to a ridiculous finance offer. Someone suggested I take it back to AvailableCar and work out a deal to end the agreement early since I'm well over halfway through.
• I need your help about car selection 7 Dec 2018 (Forum)
    In the end, I found 2-3 options to buy; Toyota Avensis T3, 2004, 109K miles, 1.8 petrol (700 pounds) Toyota Avensis T2, 2005, 130K miles, 1.8 petrol (500 pounds) Mazda 6 TS, 2007, 73K miles, 2.0 diesel (900 pounds) Renault Megane, 2006, 82K miles, 1.6 petrol (750 pounds) Note: All options has about 300 days MOT. I think first option (Avensis T3, 109K miles) is very suitable for me. What do you think?