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• New Almera for under £6k - no brainer? 12 Nov 2005 (Forum)
  Seen add on this site for Buymynewcar offering New Almera 1.5 'Flare' for under £6,000. Having decided to run Fiesta for the foreseeable and then seeing this apparent bargain, I am doubting my decision to stick with the Ford. OK. The obvious. My wife does circa 3-5,000 mile a year. The depreciation on the Fiesta has leveled out to be almost negligable.
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  What spacious family estate car do you recommend? 3 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
  We need a new family car with space across the back for 2 child seats and an adult plus a large boot. We currently we have an Astra Estate. We prefer petrol...
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  Do modern cars still have sidelights? 23 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  While driving this afternoon it became a little gloomy, I switched on my sidelights to make my car more visible. Virtually everyone else was using full...
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  Which PHEVs are efficient on petrol power alone? 3 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Which PHEV gives decent petrol consumption when running on engine alone ie long journey?
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  Should my brake discs become too hot to touch? 10 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  If my brake discs are slightly too hot to touch during normal running does that indicate that there is a problem ?
• 2020Skoda Kodiaq SE drive, 1.5 TSI ACT - Skoda Kodiaq unidentifiable noise 28 Nov 2024 (Forum)
    Skoda do say there are various "noises" to be expected in a Kodiaq and the car is safe to drive. It actually runs superbly!   My concern is that if this was one of these "noises" why has it only happened in the last 100 miles of 2k miles.   Any ideas gratefully received.
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  Should repainted double yellow lines be placed exactly over the original ones? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Should repainted double yellow lines be placed exactly over the original ones? Ours have moved forward and now run over the painted "keep clear" writing...
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  Can I safely change my low profile tyres and wheels? 15 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  The low profile tyres on our BMW 530d xDrive are easily damaged by potholes, as are the alloy rims. Is there a safe alternative?
• Tight budget car 20 Feb 2024 (Forum)
  Hi all, Any help much appreciated.  Looking for a cheap second run around for September (required for school run/getting to work whilst other half has other car).  We are on a painfully small budget of £800-£1000. I know it's very much a gamble at this price but have a few in mind.
• Honda FR-V - FRV blower fan working but no air output 6 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  Potentially connected but maybe a totally separate issue is that when I key the engine to the first position before turning over to start the fans by the radiator in the engine bay start running even though the car is cold. Not sure if this was a pre-existing issue or if it happened at the same time as the blower packed up. I presume these shouldn't be running unless it's at a high temperature - maybe a faulty sensor there?
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  Will using a turbcharged car only once a week cause damage? 23 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Is it ok to drive an Astra 1.4 Turbo 150 once a week? With it sitting for days with no oil going to the turbo when it’s cool will that hurt components?
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  Can you deactivate the car alarm on a Ford Kuga? 3 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My friend runs a Ford Kuga and wishes to know how can she disable her alarm when she leaves her dogs in the back of the car?
• Mazda MX5 (1998-2005) - 2000 1.8 intermittent starting fault 29 Apr 2023 (Forum)
  i am having an intermittent starting problem with my mazda mx5 icon.it only happens when the car has been warmed up and running for about 10 minutes.it starts 1st time every morning or if it has been sitting for 1 hour or more.the problem only happens once the car has been running and then parked for about 10 -20 minutes.the car will turn over but wont start or on the odd occasion it will start but appears not to firing on all cylinders but this normally clears after a couple of minutes.I have taken the car to 2 garages but because it is so intermittent they can not find the fault, also no error codes coming up on the computer.Could it possibly be the coil pack if it only happens once it is warmed up?
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  My car occasionally won't start - is it time for a new battery? 24 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 Nissan X-Trail occasionally won't start The battery shows 11.8v and the dash lights up but the car only clicks when the ignition key is turned,...
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  What's the best first car for a tall driver? 19 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently past my test and I'm currently looking at cars but I'm 6ft10 and need good legroom. What do you suggest?
• Vauxhall Combo van 05 plate - Electrical issues 7 Apr 2023 (Forum)
    A couple of days later, noticed that the centre console/radio control panel was illuminated when the ignition was off/key out.  When radio is switched on manually or ignition is on/engine running, lights go out.  Experimented today, and also found when ignition on first stage, switching the headlights on also switches the radio on! Van has also become difficult to start today, and eventually did fire up but sounds like its running in 3 cylinders.
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  Why do electric cars have a low top speed? 20 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Most electric cars seem to have good acceleration but the top speed is poor compared to their petrol equivalents - Why?
• Subaru Forester/Toyota Auris Estate 2010 to 2015 10 Jan 2023 (Forum)
  But, my office trips once a week would gravitate to being more comfortable in a more normal car. And I presume the Toyota would be cheaper to inusre/run and better on fuel. So two very different cars and I have no idea what to go for for long term ownership. We need two cars as we both work and the Subaru is used as the offroader and bee keeping car.
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  Sat-nav error - will it have to be fixed by main dealer? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  The sat-nav on my 2019 Volkswagen T-Cross has 'lost' the car. It puts us driving across fields etc. Is there an easy fix? Or a trip to the main dealer?...
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  Why is my car slow to start in the winter? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Why does my 2018 BMW 120D Sport (with 21,000 miles) seem hesitant to start on icy cold mornings?