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  I want to buy a Ford Mondeo, but why do you advise petrol engines for my annual mileage? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace both a 54-plate 2.0-litre automatic petrol Ford Mondeo and a 2007 1.4-litre manual Fiesta with a newer Mondeo, which will cover...
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  Jag X-Type or Mercedes-Benz C220? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to change my 2007 Mercedes-Benz C200CDI automatic as I have now done 65,000 miles. I am considering a 2009 Jag X-Type Sovereign auto or a...
• W124 Mercedes 1500km review 16 Mar 2010 (Forum)
    For a 22 year old straight six with mechanical injection, that's astonishing. Everything works - including the leak-free sunshine roof and the memory seats, the automatic gearbox oil looks like it was changed yesterday, and in 1,500km the engine hasn't consumed a single drop of oil - which is always a comforting indicator on something of that vintage. Likes?
• Is owner informed if car is made Cat C ? 1 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  It stated that because it was listed as 'Cat C' we would need to carry out a VIC check. (Vehicle Identity Check). I also now understand that if a car is 'Cat C', you don't automatically get a tax reminder. This made me think that the original third party insurers had made by wife's Citroen ZX a 'Cat C' write off. Surely, if an insurer declares a vehicle a 'Cat C' write off, they have a responsibility to write to the owner / registered keeper to tell them?
• Toyota IQ (2008 - ) - IQ - my thoughts 26 Nov 2008 (Forum)
  VSC/TRC - No 17. power door lock - Yes 18. keyless entry - No 19. power windows - Yes 20. toneau cover - Yes On the premium addition 1. automatic air condition - No 2. smart entry (boot and doors) - No 3. push start - No 4. rain sensors - No 5. dusk sensors - No 6. electric retractable, heated door mirrors - No 7. electrochromatic rear view mirror - No 8. front fog lamps - No 9. high gloss 15" alloys - No 10. darkned bi-halogen headlamps - No 11. chrome rear light clusters - No What really scared me were the rear seats - no boot therefore no crumple zone and the rear seats didn't look to be constructed in a manner which makes you safer in a rear end smash (unlike the smart seats) - rear seats almost touch the rear window.
• Mercedes Benz C-Class W202 (1993 - 2000) - insurance damage buy back what should i accept 28 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Full Mot and serviced as well as two new front tyers. It drives like new. any thought welcome its an automatic with air con. I don't want to get ripped off on the buy back price. thanks cameronboy
• Audi A4 (1995 - 2000) - Possible purchase. What do you all think? 15 Dec 2007 (Forum)
  A local bombsite trader (think of a bad-tempered Turkish Bellboy without the wit) has a RHD Audi A4 Avant that he´s taken as a PX, and is going to find difficult to shift. No market for RHD here in Germany, and it´s still on UK plates. It´s a late ´96 2.6 V6 automatic, fairly high spec. Bad bits: undocumented 115k miles, no service history at all (book is missing). Needs new tyres, plus I think the thermostat has gone as it didn´t move off 60 deg during my test drive, the panel under the engine is cracked.
• Volkswagen Golf V estate (2007 - ) - - first impressions 29 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Gearchange is a delight - I went for a manual partly to save money partly as I can control the revs and minimise turbo lag. DSG is good, but I still think for a diesel automatic you need 2.5 litres or more. Ride / handling compromise excellent - much better than any of its predecessors, especially the lovely direct steering response. For normal driving I don't think it's inferior to the benchmark Focus or even a BMW.
• Prius v. diesel Verso 12 Dec 2006 (Forum)
  Silly spoiler and steeply-raked rear window makes rear vision difficult. Nasty foot-operated parking brake. Verso - More lively than the Prius: automatic available only with the petrol version. Diesel engine quite subdued, much quieter than the B-class (faint praise!). 6-speed gearbox (excellent dash-mounted gearlever) so very good on motorways.
• MR2; R.I.P. 26 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Could I legitimately claim for storing it on my own property, a garage of course, would levy a charge automatically? Anything else I could claim? Finally should I send the bill for uninsured losses directly to the idiot, 'uninsured' implying my insurance company would not wish to know? ---------------------------------------------- One mans junk is another mans treasure
• Small car, really sensible advice needed 10 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  All round value for money - purchase price and insurance plus running costs. Neither of our cars are at all suitable for her as they are both large automatics. He has a company car but commutes by train. I have a car and do less than 10,000 miles pa - so our costs are already quite high, and our cars get little use. She is a 19 year old, unemployed student, who will be commuting by train for at least a year from September, so her mileage will be extremely low.
• BMW 5-Series E61 Touring (2004 - ) - 25,000km report BMW 530d 9 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  I actually think this level of fuel efficiency is amazing for a 1 1/2 ton six cylinder 240bhp car with an automatic gearbox. The first service is looming in a few thousand kms. Up to now the engine has consumed around 1 litre of mega-expensive long life oil. I am always a bit uneasy about these long life service intervals offered by BMW, but as long as they are happy meeting any potential warranty obligations then that?
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  Can I return my car for a full refund? 4 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Mercedes GLE 350 AMG unseen for £20,000 + £200 delivery. I discovered numerous faults and the dealer agreed to put matters right and returned...
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  What can I do about a delaminated windscreen? 7 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  My 2016 HONDA CR-V front windscreen has become delaminated. Honda says my extended warranty does not cover this. Also, my Car Insurer LV refuse to cover...
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  Is windscreen film legal? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently passed a couple of cars that have had film put on their front windscreen. It is therefore not possible to see the drivers nor any passengers....
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  Will all-season tyres improve my ride quality? 20 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We run a 19 plate Peugeot 2008 which we like except it has a very hard ride, almost as if the dampers are missing. I am a great fan of Michelin tyres so...
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  Can I reapply for my driving licence now my health has improved? 29 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 67 year old male. I only have sight in one eye. A year ago, when my driving licence was due for renewal, I was required by the DVLA to take an...
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  How do I calculate the size of a space saver spare wheel and tyre? 31 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a slim fit spare wheel of the smallest size I can as I do not have a spare wheel but I cannot find the overall size of a wheel...
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  What's a good ULEZ compliant car on a £3000 budget? 24 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter who lives in Australia, is coming back to the UK for a long visit and wants to buy a "cheap" car for the time she will be here. It needs to...
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  Do I need to use high octane fuel in my Porsche? 5 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise, my Porsche has 98 octane fuel printed on the filler cap. This is not always available and I use 95 Octane without any discernible effect,...