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• Distributor cap protection? 8 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  I've changed the cap and I'm now looking to waterproof it. HJ mentions a special sleeve but initial inquiries have turned up nowt. It's so old now (the car not the Girlf) that I doubt I'll find one. The bloke in the local car parts place gave me a rubber glove of the type surgeons and customs officers wear - any good? Any views welcome.
• Mondeo cambelt change 9 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Can anyone confirm the correct cambelt change interval for our Mondeo (2.0 Zetec LX Auto 1/97 facelift model). Car is just coming up to 6 years old with a confirmed 60,000m. Local Ford dealer says 5 years/80,000m Service book supplied says 10 years/80,000m My friendly local garage reckons it should be done now.
• Thanks, but no thanks 26 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I had a trip around MG dealers today, with a view to buying an MGZT. I offered my 18 month old Passat 1.8T SE as P/X. Offers made varied between £9-11000. This on a car that was on VW Forecourts for £14995 six months ago. (Thankfully I got it quite a bit cheaper-the power of the internet.) I chose the VW because all the motoring press suggested it held its value better than any other car in this segment.
• power steering 7 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  For your information, some three weeks ago a thread mentioned a Forte Power Steering Enhancer formulation that you need only pour into the reservoir. The car is a 1989 Volvo 740 at 98K miles, the power steering was very stiff at low speed and non existent on start. Following advice from Forte, I drained the old fluid out and replenished with new plus the enhancer.
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  I just bought a 1993 MG RV8 - what should I look out for in terms of servicing? 5 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchase a 1993 MG RV8 UK model with 12,500 miles on the clock. Do I need to change the cam belt or anything else that may need attention?...
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  What car should I buy for my retirement? 8 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently retired and am looking to change my six year old diesel Ford Focus for a long term replacement. I'm looking at a petrol engine as my estimated...
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  Volkswagen Golf ESP warning light 23 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased, privately, a Mk5 VW Golf 1.9 TDI on an 07 plate with a full service history just over one year ago. Approximately two weeks ago the ESP warning...
• Skoda Octavia Hatchback - Is there such a thing as an SUV for SPORTS? 12 Mar 2015 (Forum)
  I've got a 5 year old Skoda Octavia L&K 2.0D DSG Auto, which replaced a similar 4 year old car. It easily fits two full sets of golf clubs, plus electric trolleys, shoes, and even a couple of weekend bags, IN THE BOOT completely hidden from sight.
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  All consuming anger 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested to read that one of your readers was getting 62.9mpg from his 2002/52 Ford Fiesta diesel. We exchanged our 2002 Fiesta 1.4 diesel for...
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  Thaid cottages 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  If I understand correctly, you have a house and farm in Thailand? I also have a house there and currently have a 2-year-old Toyota Vios. I'm considering...
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  What's a good small car for an elderly friend? 2 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a car for an elderly friend of mine. She currently drives a Hyundai i10 but it's old and rusty. She does not do a lot of distance driving...
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  Can I sell a car without a V5C? 24 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've taken my private plate off my car online and got the retention certificate within a week. The DVLA said the V5C will arrive in 4 to 8 weeks. That...
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  Can I reject a car because it doesn't have folding mirrors? 13 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  An elderly friend took delivery of the new mk8 Golf earlier this week. To his dismay, it doesn't have folding mirrors - which he needs because of a narrow...
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  I want to buy a secondhand car but I don't know which sites to trust. Is heycar any good? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know much about heycar? I've seen the ads but don't know which sites are the best to use.
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  What's the best small automatic car? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My Volkswagen Up has been written off. I would like to replace it with a small automatic car that is as much fun to drive and with a similar or better...
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  How can I find out the build date of my classic car? 31 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My MGB Roadster was registered in August 1979 and is about to be tax-exempt, dependant on its date of build. How do I obtain the build date?
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  I want to buy a UK registered car in Spain but it has no paperwork - what can I do? 19 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a 1982 Renault 4 GTL but it has no paperwork. The car is in Spain on UK-plates. Can I somehow get new papers for this car so I can...
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  What's the best car used car for ground clearance? 31 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive around 6000 miles a year, all short journeys but often down rutted tracks. I am looking for a second-hand car with good ground clearance...
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  Is an EV good for me if I drive 75 miles a week on motorways? 17 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I travel almost 75 miles on motorways every week and wanted to know if buying an electric car is a good option for me? If so which electric car would you...
• Please help with a car decision 19 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  Well after 10 years with my lovely Micra now need to buy a new car. Sadly I wrote off my beloved 11-year-old Micra. So I am now looking for a replacement. I realise that what is important to me is a car that will last a long time so I don't have to replace it for a while, I don't really enjoy car shopping.