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• Spacious, reliable, low cost estate? 5 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  Short of buying a Transit van, or taking two cars each time, I?d interested to hear suggestions of a suitable low cost vehicle to acquire, it?s a five hour 300 mile round trip to uni so reliability and economy are important too!
• importing classic cars 4 Oct 2001 (Forum)
  I am considering importing a 'modern classic' [specifically a Lancia 037 stradale] from the continent and have 2 questions related to importing. Firstly,...
• Car breakdown cure ?? 17 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  My sister`s car broke down at the weekend ( misfiring then cut out ) and the Callout man from the Rescue Service says that it looked as though there was a problem with the fuel . To cure it, so he said , he apparently swopped the leads around on the car and revved it hard..This made the engine pop and bang and produced lots of smoke smoke out of the exhaust !!!!
• Daewoo 3 Jun 2001 (Forum)
  I also have a number of Trabants for sale both with 2 stroke motors and with the 1.1 Polo motor some are Estates some have tuv and some are scrappers .the 1.1 s are in very good condition. Plus we can supply all Chevrolet (corvettes,camaros,blazers tahoes etc. models at far below anything you would pay in the Uk incuding so called importers regards Andy Bairsto
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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...
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  What's the best small car for high mileages? 13 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my car. I do 35k miles a year all over the country, have a wife and two kids and a budget of £8000. I want something as economical and...
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  What's the best first car to buy that's also fun? 10 Feb 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy my first fun car as a 24 year old graduate with a budget of £5-6k. I'm looking for a petrol, manual, hatchback ideally but an estate...
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  Can you recommend a petrol, family car? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £11,000 for a petrol family car (6000 - 8000 miles per year). It needs enough room for four adults and I’ve been looking at a minimum...
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  Can you recommend a family car for driving in London's low emissions zones? 12 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My niece lives in east London and needs to change her old Audi A4 for a larger family vehicle. She needs space for two children in car seats, one child...