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  Buying a large estate to move to Italy - what would you recommend? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the RAF and posted to Naples in Sept. I currently have a 10 plate Skoda Octavia estate 1.6 but it isn't powerful enough to carry all my kit down...
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  Which comfortable, economical car do you recommend? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 12,000 – 15,000 miles per annum, minimum journeys 15-20 miles. My new car would need to be very economical and in VED Bands A, B or C, with...
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  What is the best real-life MPG car for motorway only, not taking into account urban driving? 31 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Thank you for your sterling work. I do huge numbers of motorway miles and nearly never drive through towns. Simply: What is the best car for MPG for...
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  Why was my engine diagnosed as a write-off after driving through deep water? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Three days ago I stupidly drove my Citroen diesel ZX auto (190,000 on the clock) through a flooded road. The engine stalled and would not start. When the...
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  Pong life 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder if you can advise me about a problem with the screen wash system on our Colt. The car is a 1.5 D-id, 5 door and is now nearly 2 years old and...
• Most - Let the sun shine on in! 20 Sep 2018 (Forum)
   OK, it’s not a problem having a minority viewpoint – over the past years I have stated a few times on this discussion forum that I want an opening sunroof on my next car … ideally factory built but if not then aftermarket will be the solution.  Yes, I know that on days when the outside temperature is in the 80F’s (27C upwards) air conditioning is good, but recent weather has been a perfect example of  when air con really is not needed, around 70F / 21C and sunny, it’s sunroof weather!   There are very few cars with sunroofs, just a few manufacturers offer them on a handful of cars, or if included as standard spec invariably these are the top spec cars which command the highest of prices.
• Ford or Vauxhall - HELP!! Buying a second hand car 3 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  I have found 2, detailed below; FORD MONDEO TITANIUM X 2lt Petrol 2010 77k mileage- good condition, new MOT brand new tyres, rear brakes and air con fixed has Bluetooth etc price is £2750- drives well (clutch is a bit high) and handles well. VAUXHALL INSIGNIA EXCLUSIV CDTI 2lt 2009 81k mileage- Drives really well, 12 months mot no aux or anything (I assume that’s easy to sort...I hope) new tyres, 1 owner who has done minimal miles over the last 5 years (5k in 5 years) Which would be the better car for what I need?
• **Advice, Next Car with 10k to spend** 31 Oct 2019 (Forum)
  I must have automatic and if its diesel needs to be a euro 6 as i work in that there London, nice to drive and comfortable to be in with all gadgets like DAB, air con, sat nav and 5 doors, that's why as you can see I've look at S Line and GTD. What do you guys think about the cars above I mean for me the Audi didn't even have parking sensors on a 15 plate s line.....
• Ford Mondeo 2.0 diesel titanium - Snapped Fan Belt 9 May 2015 (Forum)
  Ford replaced this and all was well other than a brake light which sometimes worked and sometimes did not. However in the recent hot spell I noticed that my Air Con wasn't working. I was going to drop it into the ford dealership this week, but the car pre-emped this. This morning I was about to set off.....on my first day of a new job and started the car.
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  Should I sell my car before its big service? 31 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 2006 Kia Sportage diesel has 70,000 miles on the clock and is due for its major service, which will cost around £1000. Should I pay for the maintenance...
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  Need a replacement for Rover 75 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have to replace my Rover 75. Ideally, I'd like a car with a similar level of comfort to my Rover (leather seats, air con) with similar handling and economy....
• Citroen C5 - ANTI POLLUTION SYSTEM FAULT 13 Jun 2013 (Forum)
  The owners manual was not provided with the sale as they did not have it. The vehicle drives good. There are some small problems like i could feel the Air con was not exactly working well which i possibly can figure out and is not heart stopping. Purchased and drove 90 miles to my place and almost reaching home, i saw the Anti Pollution system faulty sign come up and the engine light switched on on the dash board.
• Mitsubishi Galant GLS - Selling My Car - How Honest?! 19 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  In addition, the clutch can sometimes (for at least 2 years on and off) make a bit of noise when changing down gear. It is not in any way slipping though. Also air con has packed up. Will being honest help me sell it, or will it scare people off? I am sure that the other 14 year old cars for sale will have their own niggles, but I don't see anyone on autotrader owning up to them!
• Why do dealers not believe you? 16 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Our first mistake was to take my wife's Mercedes A150 into the local Mercdes main dealer for service.  I advised that the air con was not working and they reported that a test has identified a hole in the condenser.   I collected the car and drove the two miles home.  There was an odd noise which I realied was the radiator fan running constantly.
• Ford Mondeo - 05 Octavia to 56(07) Mondeo 30 Apr 2012 (Forum)
  I currently own a Skoda Octavia 1.9TDi with 112k on it on an 05 Plate. The Octavia is now starting to cost me money with things like the air con compressor failing, airbag lights coming on and other general wear and tear. I suppose its getting to that age now. I have now spotted a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X with 55k on it, and I am wondering if its worth buying.
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 01 1.6 Lumpy running then EML. 8 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Started engine, again running not quite right. Alternator output 20A falling to 15A after 5 minutes, voltage 14.5V. Switched Air con on, fan running, alternator output 43A. Noticed that the EML was now illuminated. I've booked car into dealer for Monday. Any advice on this problem and what I should be asking dealer to look for in the way of fault codes, would be appreciated.
• BMW 3-Series E46 (1998 - 2005) - 02 2.0 Car not starting 7 Aug 2009 (Forum)
  When I got there with the car running he tested the battery with the meter and it read 14.5V, even after turning on air-con and headlights. Turned off the car to show him the problem but it started first time! All of a sudden the problem seemed to have gone. I have left the car with him to see if the same thing happens this morning.
• Perodua MYVI (2006 - ) - Should I? 1 May 2009 (Forum)
  I had a drive in a new Perodua Myvi which a local dealer is selling for just £5999 o.t.r. Brand new. 3 years 60k warranty air con etc. All I really need in a car. Drove ok I am not really interested in how fast a car goes around a corner, it rode well, better than the Jazz, seemed well built, no rattles or squeeks. Loads of room for me and her indoors when she's out of doors!
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 1.8 Serious engine problems 21 Apr 2009 (Forum)
  EML initially went out, now flashing/illuminated constantly, smoking heavily, temperature gauge permanently on cold; ? Oil clean, no signs of mayonnaise, heater and air con working correctly at all temperatures ? Spoke to previous owner (not seller), valve leak on cylinder 1 apparently diagnosed but no oil residue on plug; advised that plugs were apparently changed shortly before car was traded in.
• Polar opposites. Can you beat this? 29 May 2008 (Forum)
  They offered me, for the same price, a spanking new Prius which I gratefully accepted. Percy, as I named him, was brilliant. 900 odd miles in total comfort. Great air con (outside temps in the mini heatwave reaching 100f)decent stereo and such fun watching the wheels go round on the on-screen display. And averaged 49mpg which included spirited driving on Freeways, and up/down mountains!