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  I'm replacing my Renault Grand Modus soon - is it smart to stick with a diesel or swap to an electric car? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned a Renault Grand Modus for the last 7years. I Iike the car very much, but it's showing it's age. I have £7000 - £10,000 to spend on a used car...
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  Should I claim via my insurer or an accident management company? 12 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Yesterday, I was rear ended at traffic lights. I have the third party's phone number. He did not know his insurer's name and is asking to settle without...
• SEAT Alhambra - Rejecting a vehicle SOGA refund 5 Aug 2014 (Forum)
   Upon driving to work the next day I noticed the power fault again on a steep hill ( no engine lights but losing power almost like limp mode) also the air conditioning hasn't been fixed and neither has the dvd player.  I spoke to the seller and asked for s refund and he has told me the fault had been fixed and was fine when test driven.  I returned the car to him on the Friday (his earliest convenience) and again asked for a refund as I was rejecting the vehicle under SOGA which he refused as he couldn't find s fault.
• SEAT Altea (2004 - ) - Altea in Provence (Road Test) 8 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Does anyone have any idea what Europcar in France usually give out in this category? (Oh, and I did see a couple of Citroen C6's on the move - and the same number of DS's.)
• Risks buying certain 3yr old cars 24 May 2007 (Forum)
  It has few problems and seems a reasonable bet at 3 years old. The other model seems to have taken over the role of the old modded Novas or Corsa`s of a decade or so ago however Its not a Vauxhall. This newish, large supermini is often bought brand new by 17yr olds who are getting their first car, courtesy of parents. so none of the suffering of personal saving, doing without things as a result applies.
• The Speed Camera Thread - Volume 15 5 Dec 2003 (Forum)
  s PR manager, Philip Gwynne, in an e-mail: "Would I be right in thinking you?re a close-minded (sic) bigot who wouldn't know the truth if it bit him in the a***?" It seems that while North feels criminalised, others have sympathy.
• Site Adverts and Pop-ups 26 Aug 2003 (Forum)
  If you haven\'t explored the rest of the site, then I encourage you to do so. This all takes a great deal of people\'s time, in particular HJ\'s. It also takes a fair amount of money. There are people who either do their work for free or at greatly reduced rates. People such as Stephen, Dave, Me and HJ himself. Adverts and pop-ups provide a source of revenue.
• Calling all engineers and web whizzos? 14 Oct 2002 (Forum)
  A subsequent issue is that of the removal of the catalyst itself and the subsequent change of exhaust backpressure that may have a detrimental effect on engine longevity. What effect might this have on exhaust valve temperature? Whilst most interested in people?s opinions, I am also looking for research papers and test results, both lab-controlled and any owner?s experiences. Of course, much has been written about using UNLEADED in old LEADED-spec engines e.g. valve seat and ignition timing issues.
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  Accident management company wants to declare my car a write off 5 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago my wife was driving very slowly in a queue of traffic on the A49, when a driver came out of a service road and collided with the front...
• Mini Cooper S Coupe - Second hand car problems from purchase 30 Nov 2013 (Forum)
  Would your advice be to reject the vehicle as I am feeling worried something has happened in its short life which is not surfacing? MINI COOPER S COUPE YE12GCY This letter is to complain about service I have received from Mini Crewe following the purchase of a nearly new Mini Cooper S Coupe and to explain that I expect Mini Crewe to provide appropriate redress under the SoGA 1994 and the SoGC regulations 2002 under which you are legally obliged to sort out the problems due to the vehicle being of unsatisfactory quality.
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  S tronic hesitation 18 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi Q5 2.0T (automatic). The car has an issue where when it slows down to a stop, the car starts to judder, sometimes quite violently and on...
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  Buying a high mileage Q5 diesel 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Hello, I have put a (refundable) deposit on an Audi Q5 3.0ltr Diesel S-Line. It is a LHD model, with 88k listed miles (130Kms), F(French)ASH and remains...
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  Which MPV would you recommend for a young family? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have loved our 2007 Honda Civic 1.8 SE 5 door since our baby’s birth, but now that we're expecting our second child, and second set of requirements...
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  Waiting six months for my S-MAX 5 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hello, we ordered an S-MAX in September 2010 and paid a deposit in 02-10-10 at GATES of Dunmow Essex. When we ordered it we were told it would be before...
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  Why are speed humps still used when they damage tyres, like those fitted to my S-Type Jaguar? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am writing to you on a subject to which I believe you referred in your column - traffic humps. I am the owner of a Racing Green S-Type Jaguar which is...
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  Traffic harming measures 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I keenly follow your regular comments about the damage to tyres, steering and suspension components by our appalling roads. My 08 reg 11,000 mile S-Max...
• Warranty claim / conflict of interest for garage 31 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I am minded to wait and see what they find and if they dispute there is a problem and then advise them I will: 1. Get another of the manufacturer?s garages to give me a second opinion (third if you include the first garage?s prognosis); 2. Mention I believe there is a conflict of interest and that I will advise the Manufacturer of this situation. 3.
• 'Stuck' with an expensive car 17 Nov 2006 (Forum)
  It was my choice and my risk. I?d welcome suggestions as to the sensible course of action now. I love the car, and it?s hugely useful to have the size at the weekends. But, I don?t need it. I can?t extend the lease term or reduce the 35k/year mileage I don?t need, I?ve checked. I could hand the car back, it might cost me £500, but I?
• Kia Picanto - Car insurance payout advice 16 Apr 2024 (Forum)
  If I take the payment to get the paintwork repair done myself will my current insurance policy be voided? If my car does get classed as category M or S will the stop me from selling it on the future? Thanks
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  Is it illegal to have different tyres on the same axle? 16 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Hello, I’ve just bought a used 2023 MINI Cooper S from a MINI dealer. I’ve noticed that there are three Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres and one KPATOS on...