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• Extended Test Drive of a BMW 520d 9 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  Unfortunately the E has now been removed from my list so although I wasn’t that keen, I decided to drive an Audi A S-Line as a comparison to the BMW 5 series. Anyway, the BM was delivered and had circa 5,000 miles under its belt so was loosened up nicely. Initial impressions on driving it away were underwhelming.
• Driving simulator experience 9 Sep 2009 (Forum)
  For me this does include using a hands free mobile for demanding conversations as I crashed while using a hands free system to play a child?s game. If you get the chance to go on a similar driving simulator snap up the chance.
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  What car will fit in my small garage? 25 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I live in a 1960’s terrace house with an unpowered garage in a block and no other off road parking. Consequently one of the requirements for a car is that...
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  Why are EVs not more streamlined? 5 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
  It amazes me that the current lot of electric vehicles do not seem to even pay lip service to streamlining to save battery. The front of a large number...
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  Should I buy a petrol or diesel SUV? 22 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a 2019 VW Touareg 3.0 - should I buy the TDI or TSI, I would be towing a caravan but it would be 99.5% solo driving. I'm thinking of future...
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  When would my premium car tax end? 2 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a s/h Evoque and the preferred choice is approx an August 2020 registration. So, I’m assuming the list price when new would be...
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  How can I protect my car from the elements? 12 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am lucky enough to own a Porsche Cayman S which I normally SORN for approximately 5 months over the winter period. I am about to move & although the...
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  Will a used Subaru from 2006 still have a warranty? 1 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a replacement car and have a budget. I have seen a Subaru Legacy that I like from what seems a reputable used car seller. However, I am...
• Abarth 500 - Found out the car I bought two days ago was stolen 26 May 2024 (Forum)
    I am not going to go into the details of the transaction but I was obviously fleeced and he did a pretty good job at making sure I had no concerns.   The car was advertised as CAT S and advertised at a lower price to reflect this. The guy had some paperword for the car but not much, and explained that the car was from a Salvage Auction hence not having any service history.   When I cleaned the car yesterday I came across a bunch of business cards in a hidden cubby hole.
• Van owners: LPG is dying, let's talk biomethane! 24 Mar 2024 (Forum)
  Biomethane is functionally the same as methane and Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). It's very eco-friendly. Made of straw bales, cow s*** and other things. Burns even more cleanly than LPG and bioLPG. Many big HGV fleets in Europe (inc. Waitrose, M&S and Royal Mail) are converting to it, because EVs are just not practical for long distance trucking.
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  Are car drag coefficients a con? 21 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Not so long ago manufacturers use to quote drag coefficients to demonstrate how aerodynamic their cars were. A good example was the Citroen XM, the front...
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  What are the risks of leasing for the over 80s? 3 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My current VW ID.3 lease will end next year shortly before my 80th birthday. I am currently in good health and I would like to continue to lease electric...
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  Can I get a regular garage to service my Porsche with official parts? 17 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Porsche Macan S 2019 we bought from a main dealer and they have said it’s due a service and want £2000. I want to know if I get the parts from...
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  Should I buy a used Toyota Yaris GR? 26 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently made enquiries of Toyota re the Yaris GR and have been told that there is a waiting list for this vehicle into 2024. I have checked a...
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  Can you recommend a modern replacement for my Fiat Coupe? 16 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I recently lost my beloved 1998 Fiat Coupe 20v Turbo, after a head-on collision with a drunk driver. We were lucky to walk away. Having owned the car since...
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  We have a 10 year old car with a fault. Is it worth fixing or just selling? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Daughter #2 has daughter#1’s old Mini One, which is 10 years old, but has a full service history. A few years ago, it was run dangerously close to running...
• Mini - ALL - Clock ticking on condition based services 3 Jul 2021 (Forum)
  While the condition based usage adopted by Mini & BMW can be useful if you are a low mileage driver, there is a massive flaw in the system.  Last year we bought a 'new', unregistered F55 Cooper S, reg in June. Today, the oil change warning appeared on the Mini app. Mini recommend 18000 miles/2 years as their limit. Somewhat shocked, after speaking to the dealer, I was told the 'clock' on fluids starts ticking the day the car rolls off the production line, not the day it's driven out of the showroom.
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  Do any carmakers offer dash cameras as standard? 18 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to install a dash camera in our Audi A3 and this got me thinking that all manufacturers should fit them as standard or at least offer them...
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  Should I trade in two cars to buy an electric vehicle? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I’m recently bereaved and I find I’ve got two cars, a 2017 MINI Clubman and a 2016 Audi Q3. I don’t need both cars and I could buy an all-electric car/SUV...
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  Need a spacious family car - Skoda Superb or Kia Optima? 26 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've currently got a 2014 Citroen C4 Picasso which I love for the spacious interior but it has proven unreliable, with five major mechanical issues in...