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• Volkswagen Golf Estate 2L BlueMotion - Advise on Car 16 Jul 2022 (Forum)
  Advice on used Golf 2.0 TDI estate BlueMotion 15 plate 60k I work in a community mental health team (UK) in a semi rural area and do a lot of driving, roughly 250 miles a week. Mainly 60 mph-roads but with some town driving and motorway driving. Also do an hour motorway driving about once or twice a month. I’ve found a golf estate 2.0 BlueMotion 15 plate with 60k on the clock.
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  Is it normal to need a new clutch after eight year? 15 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have just had a new clutch and wing nut fitted to my 2013 Audi A3 - is this a normal fault? We bought the car 8 years ago. Is it my driving?
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  Can you recommend a used small van with good mpg? 30 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  We need a small van for driving to customers' homes to complete surveys/quotes across the west country, and occasionally moving goods between territories...
• Daihatsu Skywing (like Charade Mk2) - Toothed belt on smooth V-pulleys? 9 Sep 2021 (Forum)
  The car seems to drive OK (briefly, since no water pump drive) without the belt so clutch release bearings etc dont seem to be part of the problem.  I can't remember if the drive belts on my previous smooth V-pulley setups had teeth. though I'm pretty sure early ones didn't. and I wonder if the wrong belt might have been fitted.
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  What's the best £20k SUV for fuel economy? 17 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 15-plate Honda CR-V 1.6 diesel. I still want a diesel and like the elevated driving position but need something that will deliver mid 50's+ real...
• Volkswagen Golf Mk6 (2010) 1.4 TSI Automatic - VW Golf Mk6 DQ200 DSG 7 Speed - Worth Keeping? 12 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  The gearbox is also "sealed for life", therefore gearbox oil changes at 40,000 mile intervals cannot be carried out. The mileage is only around 56000 miles and the drive in general is really good. I'm a conventional driver averaging about 4000 miles annually, rarely ever speed or drive above the speed limit, but on the odd occasion I do seem to experience a slight jerk whether it's driving off from standstill or whilst driving in general.
• Wet Macular Degeneration - Eye sight problems. NO SYMPATHY PLEASE! 15 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  https://www.macular.org/eylea-injection-treatment Having been through the trauma of advising a friend not to drive and then finally writing to DVLA to let them know of my concerns, I am determined not to go down the same route. If I am advised to stop driving or am not happy to continue I will do so! Using the Amsler test my vision is fine, and so far there are no missing bits...and my vision is good for driving too.
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  Can you suggest an automatic car that handles potholes well? 10 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Due to a painful left knee, I need an automatic car. I currently drive a Kia Venga and I like the high driving position, although my husband says it’s...
• Looking for a new Compact SUV 4 Oct 2020 (Forum)
  I am mainly a weekend suburb driver although due to a recent office relocation I may soon start driving to work (lots of start and stop in heavy traffic). About 50 KM a day. I was playing around with idea of a Hybrid especially if I do start driving to work. I'd appreciate thoughts if the higher purchase price is worth it?
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  Should I go for a petrol or diesel if I drive 10,000 miles per year? 24 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I’m buying a BMW X1 but I’m not sure which engine to get between the 1.8 diesel or the 2.0 petrol. I drive around 10,000 miles a year - probably 70/30...
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  I want a plug-in hybrid but can't park on my drive. What are my options? 13 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm interested in buying a plug-in hybrid but can't park on my own drive. I do have off-road parking, but in a shared area. So I wondered if any progress...
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  I have £6000 for something reliable and stylish. Recommendations? 2 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have up to £6000 (could push for a little more) to spend on a car. I want a reasonably economical to run/repair model, but with a bit of punch and flair....
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  Will my DPF get blocked if I don't use my car while in lockdown? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Will it harm my DPF filter if I don't use my diesel car at all during coronavirus lockdown?
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  Should leave my car running on my drive to keep the battery charged? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I haven't used my 2018 Ford Fiesta for three weeks now and probably won't be using it for a few weeks more. Should I start it up on my drive and leave...
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  What small car is suitable for my ageing back? 13 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my Ford Fusion to help my ageing back. I am 6ft2 and have a long back. My budget may stretch to £5k, but like all pensioners, I want...
• MINI Cooper - Mini DCT automatic 7 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  She's considering either a Mini Cooper or a Mercedes A180 petrol. Both would have to be automatics as that's all she can drive. I understand both cars use a 7 speed DCT automatic box which as far as I can tell is supplied by Getrag. I have read reports of the A class being slow to pull out from junctions. We did test drive the A class but they only had a diesel & I found that difficult to pull out smoothly.
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  Is a budget of £4000 enough to get a good first car for our son? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My son is currently taking driving lessons and is ready to drive a non-dual control car. We intend buying a Ford Fiesta for him circa £4K. Which model...
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  What car is easy to get in and out of? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My partner has been diagnosed with cancer and finds it very difficult to step in and out of her Mercedes C220 CDI. We're looking for a car that would be...
• VW Polo 1.2 E 2003 - 1.2 Polo Disapeering oil 26 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  Anyway I rang the dealer as the car has 1 month warranty, and he said top it up to full and drive it back to dealship 50 odd miles. Oil was still full when I got there so he said keep driving it and keeping an eye on it. Im probably jumping the gun with this post and need to wait out the next week or so as I clock up the milage & keep checking the oil.
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  My nearest service station is 15 minutes away - how do I check my tyres when they're cold? 24 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I live in a country village and my nearest service station is about 15 minutes drive away. I find it almost impossible to check my tyre pressure when the...