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• Honda - New honda jazz 1.2 vtec vs Honda jazz 1.4dsi 5 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I am in two minds about trading my current car, maybe think of trading it in for the facelifted 05 models onwards or wait for the hybrid jazz. wish honda introduced a 1.5 vtec engine for it, or a diesel like the current 2.2. dtec, maybe they just chop it and put a 1.6 lump in it.
• MG MGF (1995 - 2002) - 97 1.8 VVC Can't Select Gears 31 May 2009 (Forum)
  hi, my sisters rang last week to say she lost the ability to change gear on the motorway. the car has since been recovered i looked at it and found the clutch release arm to be seized i understand this is fairly common and this week have had the gearbox off and replaced it, i left the clutch as it appeared ok and has only covered 50k. now ive reassembled it all she still can't select gear with the engine running. the new release arm moves freely. ive had the slave cylinder apart and there are no signs of leaking there, although it only has 1 seal and the mg parts catalogue appears to show 2.
• 2002 Polo 9N sporadic starting problems 18 Aug 2007 (Forum)
  Hi, Perhaps someone can shed some light on this sporadic starting problem with a 2002 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 SE (petrol), BBY engine code, manual box. The car is driven by a pensioner with a corresponding short shopping trip/low annual mileage driving profile. In total, the car has only covered about 5,000 miles since new (1 owner). Here?s the problem: Occasionally when you turn the ignition key, the instrument panel warning lights illuminate as normal but nothing else happens.
• Fiat Uno and LRP 17 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  Would pinking be really noticeable and cause further probs? The last thing she needs is the expense of having to get a "new" car - she is getting on a bit (!) and for the mileage she does would not be warranted, while at the same time the loss of her car would be hard felt. Lugging shopping on and off buses wopuld not do her much good at her age.
• Ideal vehicle for 200k miles in a year? 24 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  The customer has tried conventional overnight parcel services with unsatisfactory results, and would prefer to pay a premium for a 100% reliable service. We are looking to source a brand new vehicle for the job, either a small van or a car, as the cradle could be mounted in either. The main things we are looking for are economy, range, reliability and driver comfort. Depreciation isn't a major concern as the vehicle will be covering 800 miles a day, ie 200,000 miles in a year, so we know how little it will be worth at the end of it.
• Front end shunt: cheap repairs? 26 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  I've just been involved in a shunt. I drove into the back of another car, going at 35 mph through some roadworks. The other party braked suddenly when they saw a police car with flashing lights waiting to emerge from a side road. My fault, driving too close. Damage to other party (newish Peugeot 306) was dented boot.
• S60 2.4T v V70 2.4T legroom and boot 3 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  All other aspects of the car, and engine choice, we are entirely happy with. I cannot defend (2). She is right, especially compared to the V70 which has a longer floorpan, and even our current Vectra Estate, but it is not often that we carry adults in the rear.
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  Dealer misled me about a preregistered car - can I take legal action? 28 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a pre-regisered car. At the time of buying, the risk involved (driving a car which is not registered under my name) wasn't mentioned. My understanding...
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  Do all Audi S-Tronics suffer from erratic acceleration? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I took delivery in April 2012 of a new Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro with a retail price circa £53,000. This car is fitted with a DSG/S-tronic transmission...
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  Catch it if you can 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our daughter had a very lucky escape from injury last Saturday when the bonnet on her Renault Clio flew open at 60 miles per hour. She was joining the...
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  Black death 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Just over a year ago I bought a new (pre-reg) FIAT 500 1.25 diesel (I mean the type of fuel, not the confusingly ‘Diesel’ branded car). I used it as a...
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  When should you change the coolant in an almost 30 year old car? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1990 Volkswagen Polo Estate that had one little old lady owner from new and has done 51000 miles. It has been serviced annually by the same local...
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  Need a reliable used car for under £8k 15 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a reliable used car that will comfortably cover 15,000 miles a year. My budget is £7000 and I've been told to buy a diesel. I quite like the Toyota...
• Rover Mini MPi - Car restoration poorly completed. 28 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  The company involved owned by an individual who advertises himself and has built a long standing business on mini restorations has badly let us down with poor workmanship, items physically removed from the car rather than refitting them even though they worked prior to removal and items poorly fitted and or not working. Now I know any car that has gone through a restoration will have teathing problems, and I accept this and understand, but unable to select 1st or reverse without the gears grinding ( a new clutch was paid for as the other had oil contamination but selected gears perfectly) Headlight adjuster motors not refitted and the moulding in the headlamp bowls sawn off and covered with white insulation tape (these worked 100% before restoration) a brand new carpet bought from Newton Commercials for the car year and model, being hacked about and fitted with gaps and nothing lining up correctly.
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  Have back problems and need a car that will accommodate 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have to buy a new car for work. I currently drive an Audi A3 (I have covered 106,000 miles in the last three and a half years), but suffer back problems...
• Seat Leon FR TDI - To replace or not? A diesel dilema 28 Apr 2011 (Forum)
  I have been scared by stories of injector failure, here and elsewhere, in the 2.0 PD 170 engine which is in this car. My intention was to keep the car to 6 yrs old and replace in Sep 2012. As a family we run two cars, and pay for them over 3 yrs, the idea being we are only ever paying for one car at a time. However, the scares over injector failure and making me wonder whether I should change sooner.
• Mercedes Benz E-Class W124 (1985 - 2000) - New Motor - something for the weekend 12 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  Thankfully that shouldn't be too hard - around here garage rates are a whopping 27 euros an hour and every workshop is teaming with old men that have all grown up with these cars. Plus, with no DPF or DMF to worry about, I don't think I'll be losing much sleep. Heidi is now asleep under her protective cover. She may venture out and take the kids to school one day this week, but only if it's not raining...
• Big car with good economy 22 Jan 2007 (Forum)
  I need an economical car that will cover approx 40,000 miles per year. It is a company car BUT I pay for all the fuel so it needs to be economical. It also needs a large boot as I have a small child and I also carry a lot of photographic gear around for a small business I am setting up.
• Indestructable Peugeot 309 22 Sep 2006 (Forum)
  What an engine! Just to prove how reliable the car is, it has just returned from a tour around North Devon, Exmoor, Somerset and Porlock Hill, although fully laden, Porlock Hill was 'interesting'. I suppose that the main reason why the car is still reliable is that I cover about 15 to 18K miles per year and mostly on motorways to and from work.
• Peugeot 308 CC - Faulty engine control system 17 Aug 2020 (Forum)
  I have a 2015 Peugeot 308 1.2 PureTech e-THP Allure Hatchback Semi Automatic.(25401 miles on clock). Car had oil leak last Aug 2019 and has been driving well since. On Tues was going to work and after driving only 5 mins the engine warning sign came up to together with Service sign. Manage to get back home as I was only round the corner contacted RAC who check car over and reported the following: Engine start fine but with EMS light on.