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Jazz tidy…. 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I finally ordered my Jazz today after a quick 20 minute test drive. I am reassured by your forums when people say you do get used to it but am still worried... -
Mazda RX8 (2003 - ) - When is a new car not a new car? 8 May 2009 (Forum)
Due to problems with the gearbox\clutch, yesterday I ended up going back to the dealership to have a mechanic carry out a test drive. During the drive he let it slip that my car was in fact their showroom car, later to be their demonstrator (the one I had test driven). This was further confirmed by another staff member. Now, to me that means that the car wasn't new, despite having only 70 miles on the clock (it was explained away as being driven up from a local(ish) compound). -
Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1996 1.25 Loosing power 15 Jan 2009 (Forum)
It does that for a while and then goes back to normal. But it only happens on high rpm and only in 5th gear or, I should say, when driving around 70+ mph. I mean, if I would drive on high revs in 2nd or 3rd gear, this problem would not occur. Meanwhile, when coming off from the motorway, the car is very jerky on low speeds as well (that's after driving it on the motorway). -
What would you buy? 30 Nov 2008 (Forum)
I would like Bluetooth or equivalent built in; Comfortable ride and excellent driving position, with easy access; All these are easy. The next is harder...... I am the senior partner in a firm of long established Chartered Surveyors. Most of my work is valuing smaller properties for banks, but in a large minority of cases I am valuing property for litigation matters where the clients are paying directly for my services and I suppose need to see that their chosen professional is good enough that they charge enough to drive a decent car. -
Hit & Run going to Court 22 May 2008 (Forum)
Quick thinking Y also claimed injury once the police arrived. X questioned an hour later by police. Accused of drink driving, hit and run, failing to report an accident. Cleared of the drink driving down the station. X answered bail today. Told that there will be a preliminary hearing at a magistrate's court. What does that involve? -
Hyundai and Kia 30 Dec 2006 (Forum)
We were about to give up and go home, when the salesman pointed out the new Rio, which was a little more expensive, but much more upmarket inside, to my surprise. The 1.4 petrol wasn't too bad to drive, and the suspension was on a par with my Almera. Couldn't quite make up our minds, so went back the other day and had a drive of the diesel Rio. What an engine! I've never felt that level of torque in such a small car before, it's really like a rocket up the a*se! -
Suzuki Swift 4 May 2006 (Forum)
I like the styling very much, even though it doesn't give as much room inside as a Jazz. My wife wasn't able to drive it, as she didn't have her glasses with her, so she is due to drive it tomorrow morning. I was surprised that the salesman we dealt with didn't even know they had the car in stock, particularly as it is the only used Swift that they have. -
Can we blame Motoring Org. for accident? 13 Dec 2005 (Forum)
It caused damage to her car (written off) the other car at the house (the infamous Fiesta 1.25) and both her and the neighbours houses as well! The situation was as follows - as far as I understand it. Reversed car out of drive one evening after car had been stood for over 24 hours. Car was Hyundai Trajet 2.7V6 auto. When put into Drive, car did not move. After a few attempts to get it to go, she called the motoring organisation . -
200,000k miles in a year 5 Jun 2005 (Forum)
I think the thing that swung it for me was the Selby Rail Disaster - there but for the grace of God Go I, and all that. Do others think that it is only a matter of time before another disaster is casued by someone driving professionally, in a non-regulated profession, driving wise, and tachos are enforced on all people who drive long distances as part of their job, whether the job is classified as a driving job or not. -
Mazda 6 - Noisy! 12 Nov 2004 (Forum)
We're thinking of replacing the wife's Mazda Xedos 9, and having been very happy with Mazdas in general, we decided to have a test drive in a Mazda 6. This was my first test drive ever, and I was pleasantly surprised. No hassle, just show my licence, fill in a quick form and off we went without the salesman. He was even happy for us to put the kids' carseats in the back (we've had problems in the past on this score with them not fitting well). -
Pro motorist party? 4 Oct 2004 (Forum)
They're also making a big deal about kyoto even though the biggest polluter isn't even signed up so our efforts are just a trump in a tornado. Perhaps liberal minded people who feel others should be allowed to choose what they drive are in the minority and the UK is now filled with interfering busy bodies who want to tell us what to drive, where to drive, how to drive and not let us have anything other than an asthmatic 1.1 litre roller skate. -
Insurance cover demands - Am I dreaming? 20 Jul 2002 (Forum)
The Background: I have held my full licence since July 1982, and without wishing to tempt fate, have remained accident and conviction free. I currently drive a company car, and have done since August 1994. The problem: SWMBO is aged 29, and has held a full car driving licence since January of this year. A colleague of mine is moving abroad with the company, and is selling his very tidy Pug 406 GLX 2.0 for relative peanuts. -
Electric cars to emit noise 5 Jul 2019 (Forum)
Just drive around with the window open and shout “ brum brum” -
Bad Weather - One Bright Spot 2 Mar 2018 (Forum)
One bright spot is that youngrovergirl isn't driving.... -
vauxhall corsa - keys 27 Apr 2014 (Forum)
is it possible to trace which key was last used and when to start and drive the car -
Toyota 1300 starlet - tyres 16 Jul 2011 (Forum)
Which are the best tyres for me driving 5000 miles a year? -
Rubber or Rattle? 31 Oct 2002 (Forum)
Does the Ford 2.0 TDCi motor drive its cams with belt or chain? -
Should I buy a BMW E39? 28 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm a bit of a spanner monkey in my spare time and now that I'm working more from home I'd like to scratch my 'practical modern classic itch'. I'm looking... -
How can I fix the DPF fault on my Citroen C3 Picasso? 15 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen C3 Picasso has completed 47,000 miles without anything major going wrong. But now I have a dashboard warning light saying "SERVICE" and a message...
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