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• Unbeleivable car stories. 25 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Here's a starter. Guy at work a few years ago always would top anything you could tell him. We were talking about old cars that went on for ever. He says..."When I dug my patio round the back I went a bit mad and was short of hardcore to fill the hole. So I looked around and thought my old Viva wasn't used, put that in the hole and slabbed over it.
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  Failure of engine on BMW 320i 22 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's BMW 320i SE Touring was bought new in 2006 from Cooper Wimbledon. She does about 5,000 miles a year and to date it has done 49,000miles. It has...
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  Nearly new petrol automatics - why so few available? 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Your advice columns are full of warnings about the longer-term running costs of modern diesel cars. In the light of that I decided to stick with a petrol...
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  Can you recommend a short estate car with a flat load space? 24 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a Peugeot 207 SW but reliability is making us think that it's time for a change. We prefer to have a short estate car with a flat load...
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  Should I buy an ex-rental car? 21 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2015 Skoda Octavia Estate 1.6 diesel. The vehicle has 13,000 miles on the clock and is an ex-rental. It will need an oil replacement...
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  Buying a used car - Lexus or Peugeot? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 'next-car' conundrum that we can’t stop agonising over and we really need some independent impartial advice. We would like a raised-height...
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  Cinq, or swim? 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I test-drove a FIAT 500 Lounge at Parkside Garage, Twickenham. There's no doubt, it has bags of style and character at a very, very attractive price (though...
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  Best of the breed 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  No 1 daughter is due to produce No 1 grandchild the turn of the year and we are looking for a four/five door replacement for the reliable 12 year old Toyota...
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  I just found hidden damage on a friend's two-year-old car. Is the dealer liable after this long? 19 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My friend asked me to look at the grill on his car the other day. It looked like it suffered damage and was covered up with plastic body treatment. On...
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  I want a practical second car, would I be best taking out a multi-car policy? 16 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've had my Mazda MX5 for 15 years and have no intention of parting with it, but the load/tow car to which I've had access when necessary will soon become...
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  I need a new car capable of driving in snow, with a good safety rating. 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a new car. I live in the country and whilst my current mileage is around 1000 miles per month I'm expecting it to drop to around 500 per...
• Bought another cheapie. 8 Jul 2025 (Forum)
  It even came complete with weird old pensioner steering wheel cover, an extra I love to see. The dealer has previously sold the car and has asked for its return when we no longer need it, promising a decent price or a commission sale on our behalf.
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  Why does the stop/start not work on our car? 20 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  This stop/start function on our Honda Jazz 2016 does not operate when when stationary, possibly due to age of battery. Is there any significant difference...
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  How much is a 2004 Toyota Celica worth? 22 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2004 Toyota Celica 1.8 VTTi . It's a genuine 'two lady owners' (the original and my wife for the past 4 years) with a full service history from...
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  Why are people using headlights during the daytime? 2 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Why is there a plague of car drivers driving in good daytime viability using full headlights? This habit is a minor irritation with old fashioned headlights...
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  What small self-charging hybrid has low insurance? 30 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  At 88 years old I find that the insurance cost for my Dacia Jogger is prohibitive. I am prepared to downsize. Which small self charging car (petrol/electric)...
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  Are range extender EVs any good? 16 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  What do you think of these? To me they seem to be the answer given the issues of finding chargers and general range anxiety. The only ones I have heard...
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  What is the most reliable used 8 or 9 seater? 16 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  What is the most reliable used 8 or 9 seater car/van? I'm at the cheap end of the market, so probably under £8,000. I need a fairly bullet proof engine...
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  Which four-wheel drive should I buy? 15 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a four-wheel drive car for driving on single-track roads in my new home in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. I currently drive a fantastic...
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  Which small cars have a reliable automatic gearbox? 20 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a one-year-old Honda Jazz for my wife in 2012. It’s proved reliable and practical for her needs. She initially wanted an automatic but we agreed...