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• Mitsubishi Galant 2.5 v6 sport - Taking a dealership to court over cosmetic damage 20 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  I'm having a nightmare with this car and your advice is needed. After searching auto trader for over 2 hours i found a galant stating. 4 Doors, Automatic, Saloon, Petrol, 102,000 miles, Silver, 3 Owners. STUNNING LOOKING VEHICLE THAT PULLS LIKE A TRAIN,11 MONTHS MOT .IMACULATE CONDITION ,DRIVES LIKE NEW,FULL MITSIBUSHI SERVICE HISTORY UPTO 54000 MILES,ALL WALLETS,MANUALS AND FOLDERS WITH THE CAR 3 MONTHS WARRANTY AVAILIBLE After reading the description i phoned the dealer and arranged for my partner and friend to  go and view the car at 2:30 monday afternoon as i was at work.
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  What can I do to pinpoint a hesitation problem in my diesel Hyundai i30? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  At about 1500 revs, from cold at about 20/30 mph and with the temperature about half/two thirds to optimum, my Hyundau i30 diesel automatic hesitates as...
• Driving simulator experience 9 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  The simulator is very sophisticated and akin to one used for pilot training. The car you ?drive? is a Jag S type automatic housed in a dome. The engine, bonnet etc have been removed, but the rest of it is intact. Speedo and rev counter work as do warning lights, indicators repeater light etc. After 20 minutes of accompanied training to get used to the controls - the steering is a little light and there isn?
• Best van for up to £4000 please 7 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  Disco TD5 is now on the very back burner as there is nothing wrong with the 200TDi (Oh dear lets not tempt fate, otherwise the works van will become an automatic Nissan Almera!!!!). So, the trafic as a van is fine, though looking tatty at 187K + miles and is hell on earth on the motorway. I don't need a high roof, though I may consider one if it were cheap.
• New Car buying tips.... 1 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  When haggling do not get rude or appear to be more knowledgeable than the salesperson. 14. Do not buy any Renault with an automatic gearbox. 15. When collecting the car inspect it thoroughly. Ensure it is to your spec. Do not allow yourself to be hurried. Ensure that the dealer has not waxed the windscreen!
• Speed cameras examined 28 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  A form of average speed camera similar to Specs and officially known as a two-lane bi-directional ANPR (automatic numberplate recognition) camera. How does it work? It uses ANPR to identify vehicles and calculate their average speed between different camera locations. It can monitor up to two lanes, and lanes flowing in opposite directions.
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  Why is my hybrid not running on EV power? 7 Jan 2026 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 3 year old Subaru XV in November 2024. It ran perfectly well for 12 months and had year 4 service and MoT at the end of October but I have...
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  Where can I get an exhaust for a 1994 Honda Accord? 7 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my low mileage 1994 Honda Accord MkIV 2.0 manual coupe for more than 11 years and it has been very reliable and enjoyable. The only problem...
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  Where can I get parts for my classic Honda? 21 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my low mileage 1993 Honda Accord for 11 years, but am now experiencing enormous difficulty finding replacement parts for it, mainly because...
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  Should I sell my car? 31 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  A couple of dealers are urging me to trade in my immaculate 39k 8 year old Skoda yeti now, saying all cars are dropping fast, except their stock of course. Is...
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  Car parked up for several months, what should I do? 26 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My car has been laid up on the drive for three months because I have been in hospital. I have now been discharged but am not allowed to drive. We are heading...
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  Should I sell my Volkswagen Passat while used car prices are still high? 3 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT 1.5 TSI Petrol DSG, with a panoramic roof, with 24,000 miles on the clock. It is in very good condition with a full VW...
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  What grant can I get for an electric car home charger? 9 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Rav4 PHEV and I want to make a decision about an external 32amp charge unit. I am able to plug in to my domestic ring main but I have...
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  Will a delayed service during the pandemic affect my car's resale value? 1 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a second-hand Volvo S90 in January 2021 from a dealership under the Volvo Selekt scheme and am very happy with the car. However, I examined...
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  The car I bought from a dealer looks like it's been involved in an accident - what are my rights? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Five months ago purchased a one owner Fiesta from a dealer with a 12 month Ford warranty. Just after delivery, I contacted the dealer explaining that the...
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  When can private car sales resume under lockdown? 22 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  You recommend waiting until the lockdown is over before trying to sell a car privately. At what stage during the Government road map out of lockdown for...
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  Cars keep parking over our driveway and blocking us coming and going. What can I do? 10 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I live next door to a children's day nursery. For the most part, this is fine. Unfortunately, some parents park over my drive. I was late for a dental...
• What used family car? Too much choice is a curse.. 29 Oct 2020 (Forum)
    Must-have’s / preferences ·         Gearbox – Must be automatic ·         Practicality - Decent passenger and boot space to cope with demands of family-life, and clobber for family holidays. ·         Low running costs - Reasonable fuel economy, insurance, road tax and service/maintenance costs i.e. we can rule out the supercars!
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  What dual dash cam should I buy? 21 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm bewildered by the range of dash cams on offer and would be grateful for your advice. I would like a hard wired system with front and rear cameras that...
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  My used car warranty doesn't cover lack of smartphone connectivity. Is this fair? 19 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The PCM (Porsche Communication Management) system in my recently purchased 997.2 is quite capable of interfacing with a smartphone, but it doesn't. I'm...