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• Hyundai Tucson 1.6 GDi Blue Drive SE Nav 5dr 2WD - Choice between 18 reg (10 miles) & 67(9.5k miles) 29 May 2018 (Forum)
    I had decided to go for a  Hyundai Tucson (petrol 1.6 GDi Blue Drive SE Nav 5dr 2WD ) with a 67 reg plate and 9.5k miles on the clock from Mortorpoint. It's an ex-rental (Enterprise), costing £16,000. I have paid £300 deposit, but this is refundable and I couldn’t even see the car when I visited.
• Driving in environmental zones in Germany 27 Feb 2018 (Forum)
  On 24 March 2017, I read an HJ Back Room post about driving in environmental zones in France, which touched on such zones in other EU countries. I have done some research on driving in environmental zones in Germany (DE), which may be of help to readers, particularly in maintaining  their bank balance.
• Vauxhall Astra left hand drive 2004 - Vauhall Astra wont accelerate and then gears stuck 10 Jul 2017 (Forum)
  For the last say 2 months it goes really slow when you accelerate at certain times (no defined pattern) but often at say a roundabout when pulling away or when switching lanes on motorway, it lasts about 45 seconds on a roundabout but on straight driving about 3 seconds so it will mantain speed at say 60 miles an hour but wont go any faster than that, then it speeds up suddenely.  Then last night the gears kept sticking and wouldnt be moved, we had to keep driving as there was no hard shoulder and no where safe to stop.
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  What should we replace our BMW 1 Series with for a spacious boot, quality interior and a competent drive? 29 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We need to change our 3 year old BMW 118d M Sport for a petrol automatic with a better boot than the 1 Series, an easy lift hatch, and the refinement you...
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  Should I ignore the engine emission warning on my high mileage diesel Volkswagen? 22 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm driving a 2005 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 DSG automatic diesel. It has done 138,000 miles. Is there anything I should get done? It drives well, however,...
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  Is the Yaris CVT reliable? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying used (65 plate) Toyota Yaris petrol with a CVT automatic gearbox. Are you aware of any problems with the Yaris CVT box - or anything...
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  Performance, economy, reliability - what do I go for? 16 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, looking for petrol car that combines performance with economy as I'm currently driving a Mazda 3 sport 2.2 diesel 185 that provides all of the above,...
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  Buying a Mazda 3 - petrol or diesel? 18 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of purchasing a new Mazda 3 but can't decide between the 2.0 165 PS petrol or the 2.2 150 PS diesel. I have heard that the petrol models...
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  Replacing X3 tyres - do they have to be BMW approved? 10 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace the front tyres on my BMW X3. However, I have been told that the tyres must be BMW approved and within 2mm of each other, otherwise it...
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  Can I reject my Nissan Qashqai over loss of power? 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I currently lease a Nissan Qashqai 1.2DIG-T. I've had it for about 18 months of the three year term and it has started to lose power and display a error...
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  Insignia 1.4t petrol vs 2.0 diesel - which is best? 5 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a used Vauxhall Insignia, 2013/2014 model, either the 1.4t petrol or the 2.0 diesel - any advice on what might be best? I drive circa...
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  Buying a used car - how can I tax it? 8 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a used car and will need to tax it to drive home. Will the online taxing system work if I have only notified my insurer by phone a few minutes...
• Mazda 5 - Driving written off car 6 Nov 2015 (Forum)
  I'm planning to keep the car and get it repaired myself but I am not sure if I am allowed to drive it. My insurance company are saying that they will keep the policy in place providing I do repair the vehicle within the next few weeks but I will need to send them an MOT certificate after it has been repaired.
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  Fiesta fault 7 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 1998 Fiesta Zetec only has 33k miles but has started dying while driving. It randomly starts and then doesn't start, so can't be trusted. I recently...
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  Motorway cruiser advice 31 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I commute 90 miles a day with motorway driving and plan to get a used cruiser as my main priorities are driving comfort, stability and safety. Being a...
• Audi A3 - Driver with insurance in uninsured car in accident 7 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  I do not want to incur more grief to the third party, therefore had texted him about the situation and asked him to have his insurer contacting me so as to work out a financial plan. However, my concern is will this ended in a court case against me driving without insurance. The penalty could be severe and I could be banned from driving. This could have me lose my job because my work requires me to be able to drive. Without that, I cannot feed my family or pay the third party.
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  Buying an affordable second hand rural runabout 5 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy an affordable (probably small) second hand car for the school runs and commute to work. But I live rurally with lots of muddy, stony...
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  Should I buy a Toyota Urban Cruiser? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  An elderly neighbour has offered to sell me his 2011 Toyota Urban Cruiser AWD 1.4 deisel. He doesn't drive it anymore and the mileage is only 12,000 and...
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  Starting rattle on Hyundai ix35 17 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I park my ix35 1.7D (2011) on my sloping drive (I back on). The slope means that the rear wheels are about two feet lower than the front wheels. Sometimes,...
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  Will hill parking damage my car's handbrake? 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The short front drive to our house is on a 10-15 degree downhill slope. I am interested to know what the best way to park there is. Is there a risk to...