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  Renault Grand Scenic or Peugeot 5008? 18 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of buying a used car, but can't decide between a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 diesel and a 2010 Peugeot 5008 1.6 diesel, both are...
• Ford Fiesta - Radio reception Fiesta vs Zafira 16 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  I'd always made the assumption that the signal was too weak and not worried about it. I'd tried a number of times to have the radio search for another channel and often the automatic search failed to find anything. Recently I was driven along the same road in a 2012 Vauxhall Zafira and I realised that the radio reception was fine for the entire journey down to Exeter. So now I've realised that my Fiesta has a problem, and yet in and around London and Surrey I never have any problem with the radio (admittedly still on BBC Radio 2 - my wife won't countenance another station).
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  Are BMW timing chains unreliable? 20 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm hoping to get a BMW 1 series in the not too distant future but I keep reading horror timing chain stories. Is there any statistics to say the N43 petrol...
• Vauxhall Corsa C (2000 - 2006) - 03 1.1 Easytronic gearbox might need replacing 10 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  does anyone know where i could buy a 2nd hand actuator if that turns out to be the problem or what exactly i should do? i live in northern ireland and no one seems to know how to fix an automatic : (
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  Buying an old Honda Stream - will it be reliable? 10 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am getting a Honda Stream 2.0 VTEC SE Sport with 100,000 miles on the clock. Is this a good car? If so, what should I look out for?
• Changing vehicle 1 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  We need a car with easy access, reasonable power from the engine, 4 passenger doors (fussy sister!), new type automatic gearbox (no fluid flywheel - too expensive to run), reasonable amount of space inside a well-appointed cabin and good space in the boot with rear seat down if necessary.  We owned a new type Fiesta for a short period but was very disappointed with the cabin space especially in the rear, the ridiculously small rear windows, small boot and a very poor auto gearbox which continuously hunted up a down at 70 mph on undulating roads.
• Repair 01 Honda Civic or new family car???? - Family in Need of a Car 12 Dec 2014 (Forum)
     "We buy any car"  said it would give us £600  in the online valuation.   2) what are good new/used car recommendations  (prefer an automatic, petrol,  family hatch or saloon) that is stylish, reliable, with reasonable repair and running costs.  Hoping to keep the car for 4-5 years.  Could we get a German car in this price point?
• Nissan Micra - 04 micra stalling and battery drain 25 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  Hi there   Just bought this 2004 K12 Automatic Micra. I have two major issues with this car. It sometimes cuts at traffic lights (usually when cold). When starting from cold the car seems to cough up a little and rev goes down as if it's cutting off, which sometimes does.
• Toyota Avensis, Honda Accord - Auto Avensis, Accord or something else for <£3k 12 Oct 2014 (Forum)
    I'm tired of driving small hatches and now want something with a smooth ride, a comfy and spacious interior, decent acceleration, but still reliable, economical and relatively low maintenance. Oh yes, and it must be automatic. I am planning to keep the car until it runs out of steam completely so am not worried too much about resale value. So far, I am thinking of buying a large engined petrol and then converting it to LPG after a few months.
• Renault Grand Scenic 6 years old, 60000miles - Renault Scenic loss of power/handbrake fault 30 Aug 2014 (Forum)
   The only issue I've noticed on the rest of the drive was that my driver side windo would only move in small movements and wouldn;t shut automatically when the car was locked.   the AA checked the alternator, which was fine, and just suggested I get a new battery which I will do today.   Any thoughts on if this sounds like a battery issue or something more serious?.
• Skoda Yeti 4x4 140/Skoda Octavia 1.6 Estate - General 1 Aug 2014 (Forum)
  It has more than enough power, is very quiet and smooth particularly with the 7 speed DSG box and the money saved over the 2.0 is sufficient to go for Elegance trim which gives satnav, bluetooth and a decent DAB radio plus automatic wipers and headlights. Added to which it is beautifully built and frankly I prefer mine to a new Audi A4 Estate which we also have at work. The cost saving vv the Audi is of course is a no brainer.
• Ford Tourneo Connect - Ford Tourneo Connect 28 Jun 2014 (Forum)
  Surely the powertrain is used for much higher weights on other Ford products. Is the rear end of a TC made of plasticine?  Oh and what happened to the automatic version which got mentioned in the pre-launch publicity but doesn't appear in the UK brochure?
• Travelling to buy a (used approved) car? 22 May 2014 (Forum)
  What are peoples opinions on travelling for a used car?  It seems all the best ones (Toyota Avensis, Estate, Automatic) are 150-200 miles from me, and a 2.5-3 hour journey away.   How does this work? Do you negotiate over the phone, then travel down, test drive, (and if all is ok) leave your old car with them and drive the new one home?
• Any Make or Model - Tagging for Disqualified Drivers and Car Thieves 15 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  Adressing the theme of how can we use technology to the benefit of 'decent, honest hardworking Familes' (to paraphrase DC) then two items in the Birmingham Mail gave me an idea for discussion in the HJ Forum, namely those offenders associated with habitual crimes such as car theft, or dangerous driving/driving whilst disqualified could be fitted with an electronic tag that automatically imobilises any car they attempt to drive - in the same way that all modern cars are imobilised until the valid ignition key is detected/inserted by the built in security systems. The two links below are posted as examples and to encourage you to give your support to demand the introduction of this or similar technology:   http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/dudley-man-jailed-after-100mph-6466448 http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/man-arrested-over-100k-car-6467945 The socio-political argument might go something like this: "Whilst habitual criminals have human rights and the right to a normal family life, the general law - abiding public also have the right to a much better level of protection from the harm and distress caused by the failure of our judicial system to properly and effectively deal with these types of offender" 
• Volvo V70 - Which Volvo estate, or something else? 11 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  This would be a budget taxi for the growing brood, but I still enjoy driving and have a special love of Volvos, having lived in Sweden. My thoughts are to look for: Classic 2.4 petrol, 170bhp, automatic, maybe with the 7 seat option, with as much fsh and as low mileage as I can find, then to keep it going ... forever! Some questions which you may be able to help me with please: 1.
• Dexron III instead of Dexron II 1 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  At some point I will be changing the transmission fluid on my 1995 Toyota Celica 2.0i 16v (175bhp) Automatic. It is a 4-speed arranged as 3plus O/drive button, as Ithink most Toyota autos are. It is 6th Generation Celica (one with 4 separate headlights) The car is a grey import by the way ( I am not sure if transmissions differ to UK spec Celica.)
• Any - Narrowing down new car options 14 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  I intend to keep the car for at least 3 years Options so far include: Honda Civic EX - 1.8 Petrol     (Manual) Honda Accord - 2.2 Diesel     (Manual/auto) VW Golf - 2.0 Diesel     (Manual) Lexus IS220 - 2.2 Diesel     (Manual) Lexus IS250 - 2.5 Petrol     (Automatic)  
• Ford C-max 1.6 TDCI CVT - Ford CFT23 CVT (C-max or Focus) 24 May 2012 (Forum)
  Hello, I after some advice from a Automatic Gearbox Guru. My sister owns a Ford C-Max 1.6 TDCI CVT 55k miles-ish that’s packed up can get a bit of Reverse but no Drive. I drained the ATF and only about 4 litres came out I was expecting more like 6-7 based on the 8.9 litres that Ford say should be in the gearbox system.
• VW POLO Auto LHD 1.4 2001, - Rumbling noise steering left while driving 27 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Hi there, I really would appreciate help with this. I own a VW POLO from 2001. Its automatic and Left Hand Drive. Only has 35K miles on the clock.  While driving at any speed there is a low rumble when turning left. It is also associated with a related slight vibration that I feel through the steering column.
• economical car recommendations? 13 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  I'd be really grateful for some guidance on getting a new car. My criteria are: diesel good fuel economy automatic I would prefer: cheaper end of the insurance bracket 1.6 - 2l engine (I assume that's reasonable? Don't want it to struggle on the motorways) I'd also welcome advice on leasing vs buying.