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• Volvo V60 - Heater failure. Warranty 12 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  I left the dealership wondering 1. Surely any electrical failure automatically needs a diagnostic check for other, linked, faults? 2.  What had they done in the hour with the car 3.  Why would a fan (electric motor) fail after only 3 years (on a Volvo!)
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  Buying a used CLK - are they more trouble than they're worth? 9 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My old Rover 25 has terminally broken. I have been offered a Mercedes-Benz CLK320 Avant Garde automatic petrol by a family member for £4000. The car might...
• Nissan Qashqai, Honda HRV, or... 2 Nov 2014 (Forum)
  I have a long commute through built-up areas , and through narrow country lanes where nifty overtaking comes in handy. I need to change to an automatic from my current basic manual Honda Civic as I have developed stiffness and a restricted range of movement in my hips. I also have back and wrist problems with neck stiffness, difficulty twisting, and sore wrists.
• Smart ForFour - Economic to repair or cut my losses 19 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  My current tin-can is a 54 Smart ForFour with a healthy 165k on the clock but it's now starting to wear out some more expensive items with the latest being the need for a new clutch (this for the semi-automatic gearbox so far from cheap) and some wheel bearings. I'd hoped to have found an internet "keep-or-scrap" calculator but sady nothing has come up so I'm just after thoughts on when it's best to just walk away.
• Used Car MArket - current state ? 15 Sep 2014 (Forum)
  Currently looking to buy another car, having finally got rid of my Subaru Legacy that had a big engine fault.. I am looking for another large, automatic estate car, preferably Jap/Korean, dont want to spend a fortune, maybe £5k max. Toyota Avensis/Honda accord type vehicle. Used market seems terrible at the moment..... If you want to spend £12-15K there are plenty of just-off-fleet vehicles.
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  Volvo XC70 - which wheel size is best? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have finally decided to buy a new Volvo XC70, what tyre size do you recommend for the best ride? Also, can you tell me if there are any known faults...
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  Can you suggest a small car for commuting 18 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need a new car to cover around 12,000 miles a year for rural commuting and occasional longer motorway trips. In no particular order, comfort, fun, economy...
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  Buying a used Mercedes - should I avoid the diesel? 20 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a three year old Mercedes-Benz C-Class. I have about £12,000 to spend and would normally would choose a diesel, as I do about 15- 20,000...
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  Buying a new convertible - what's best? 23 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a new car, but don’t know where to start. I’ve test driven a lot of cars and think I want a convertible. I want something stylish and quick,...
• Audi A4 TDI Quattro DSG - Hill Starts in an Auto - what am I doing wrong? 22 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  It's an A4 177 TDi quattro with DSG, and as I started to move off when the traffic allowed, as i switched my right foot from brake to accelarator you could hear a small crunch from the automatic gearbox. I've never noticed this before, but having said that I don't recall having to do any "steep" type hillstarts since I purchased the car 6 months ago. I reverted to the manual method of engaging the EPD and then then transferring to the power when I needed to move again, this still caused a few crunching noises.
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  When should I change the gearbox oil on my Mercedes C-Class? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a three year old Mercedes-Benz C-Class CDI. I am very pleased with the car, but my local dealership tells me the automatic gearbox oil...
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  BMW 1 Series or Audi A3 Sportback? 7 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a new BMW 1 Series or Audi A3 Sportback for my daily commute of 40 miles to London. I’d prefer an automatic, with a petrol engine....
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  Can you recommend a reliable medium sized car for £5k? 23 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have £5000 to spend on a used vehicle, but don’t have much experience of car buying and have no idea where to start. I want something comfortable, economic...
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  OAP looking for a new car with easy access 5 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am an old age pensioner and I want to replace my Renault Vel Satis. I am over six foot in height and have had both hips replaced, so my next car must...
• BMW 7 Series - BMW E65 730d - Door won't close - Door lock help 17 Apr 2013 (Forum)
  I don't mind losing soft close if I can save a tonne of money. "For vehicles with Comfort access and Soft-Close-Automatic doors S322A=Yes S323A=Yes 06 Lock, complete, front right SCA/PA 1 01/2003 51217202120 only in conjunction with Pos. 7" This is the part. Any idea if I can downgrade to 51217202130 instead, i.e. use the 'door complete lock with comfort access but without soft close' instead?
• Nissan Qashqai (2007 - ) - Forum Members Views 27 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  Being rather disillusioned with my 2007 Honda CRV (Sport) which has quietly been driving me bonkers, I have been looking at various SUV type vehicles to get some idea of what I could replace it with. Although I have had Honda CRV's since 1997, (four automatics) I get the impression with my current CRV that it is in charge of me, rather than the other way round! Having said that, I must admit the drive is very smooth and a great improvement on previous models.
• Mitsubishi Outlander - Moving to Switzerland - Mitsubishi Outlander CVT 22 Oct 2012 (Forum)
  So, we need: - 4 x4 - spacious / family sized (boot on Skoda Yeti too small, for example) - automatic - safe (NCAP 4 star min, but ideally 5) - new / up to 2 years old We'll mainly be doing short journies and, whilst I've enjoyed the torque of my current diesel auto, I don't think this will be a wise choice for the kind of driving we'll be doing in CH.
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  Mystery bleep from my Mercedes-Benz C220's dash - what is it? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI. Over the last week a single bleep has started emit from the centre console area every four to five minutes. This...
• Hyundai Santa Fe - Chances in small claims court 12 May 2012 (Forum)
  They have said the gearbox will need to be replaced and this will cost £2850 inc. Is this something I could take under the consumers rights act as I am sure a automatic gearbox should last at least 4 times the amount of miles I have done
• mini roundabout rules 23 Apr 2012 (Forum)
    I know its a bit give and take sometimes but I find in the above scenario as soon as i let one car in a string of them who all want to go north to west automatically presume its their right of way.   Its as if they believe that you must give way to someone turning right.   I'm not an impatient driver, or aggressive.  I would just like to know if there is a fixed rule.