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  • Buying an old (up to 15 years old) used 4x4 1 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I need a second car for a once-or-twice a week 60-mile journey on narrow twisty roads. I frequently meet large 4x4s and lorries speeding down the middle...
  • The old ’un rule 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am 16 years-old and I am currently trying to help my mum buy a new car. Sadly, our trusty Vauxhall Vectra 2.0 GLS requires major engine repairs or possibly...
  • Ebay Old car sold for a fortune 20 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    Does anyone have a link for the story from USA of the man who put his old car on Ebay expecting $500 ... it went on to make about $200'000. Caught the end of the story on Sky News but cant find it anywhere.
  • Why manufacturers don't make old style cars? 29 Jul 2021 (Forum)
    What prevents manufacturers making modern cars which look like old classics like 1960s Rolls Royce, Dusenberg, Jaguar E type etc. Is there no market for such looking cars or there is technical difficulty with all the mandated safety requirement nowadays?
  • Any - Used Car PCP 11 Apr 2016 (Forum)
    I am thinking that within the next two years of replacing my 12 year old Octavia TDI which I purchased when it was 8 years old. I am wondering if there are any manufacturers/dealers that would provide a used car on pcp up to 3 years old ?
  • MoT for almost 3-yr old car 3 Aug 2007 (Forum)
    SWMBO's car will be three years old on 1st September. The garage where it was serviced on 30th July, said that if it was on or after 1st August they could have MoT'd the car without any documentation and forward dated the ticket to 1st September 2008.
  • Car for 17 year old 19 Aug 2003 (Forum)
    Can anyone recommend a car for a 6'2" tall 17 yr old boy. Cheap to insure, up to £6K to spend. Minis etc obviously out and he won't hear of a fiesta (or skoda!). Any ideas - what was/is your first car, what insurance group is it etc, etc??
  • Best used car for a new driver? 2 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Which small city cars would you recommend for a 17 year old to learn to drive in? We have a budget of £2500, but reliability and low insurance are important.
  • How to sell old car 25 Jan 2004 (Forum)
    I have just ordered a new car and have an old Proton MPi 1.5 SE Automatic saloon to dispose of. The new car is due delivery on 1st March and I need my old car until then for commuting to work etc. I kept it out of the deal on the new car because it may have soured the deal.
  • how old is classic? 10 Oct 2006 (Forum)
    Could someone please tell me how old a car has to be to be defined as classic?
  • Do new emissions laws apply to old cars? 18 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Will the Euro VI emissions standards apply to existing diesel engines and would I also need a Nitrogen Oxide trap, or would my 8 year old diesel Merc be...
  • Any - Car insurance for someone over 80 years old 20 May 2011 (Forum)
    My mum is just over 80 years old and had a substantial proposed premium  for her car insurance sent through the post. Can anyone recommend an insurance company for this age group?
  • Corsa 1.4 - Leaseing a car for a 17yr old? 26 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    From what I have been told by a reputable leasing company is if I lease it for my daughter this is fraud (they said it nicely) and described as "fronting" or "accommodating" a credit agreement. Without getting into debate old vs new car anyone know of a way, legal way, to get a leased car for a 17 yr old?
  • Old car for old 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Recently I wrote off my beloved car, which I had purchased new, three years ago from a Mazda dealer. The insurer, Swiftcover, wants to supply me with another...
  • My car is 15 years old, do I need to replace the seat belt tensioners and airbag modules? 15 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
    In the service book for my 2002 Skoda Fabia, it says that at 15 years old the seatbelt tensioners and airbag modules need to be replaced. What if I don't...
  • What is a good car seat for a four-year-old? 12 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
    What is a good car seat for a four-year-old?
  • Citroen C3 - Low mileage, old car 15 Mar 2022 (Forum)
    Interested in thoughts from those in the know on the subject of buying an old car with low miles. Are there any potential pitfalls to this? I'm thinking of buying a 2009 Citroen C3 with 8K on the clock. Would there be any case for getting a higher mileage car of the same age?
  • I want to buy a Mini Cooper S - should I get an older car with lower mileage or a newer car with higher mileage? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a used Mini Cooper S JCW, and have found two that meet my budget and spec on Mini’s approved site. They are the same price, but one...
  • Performance parts for old car...? 30 Jul 2001 (Forum)
    Hi, Does anyone know whereabouts I might be able to get a performance exhaust (just back box) or/ and induction kit for a 1985 Polo Classic C? I have seen...
  • Meeting your old car 28 Jan 2009 (Forum)
    Well Well Well I passed my old Touran, HG05***, on the A1 this evening just south of biggleswade. Not seen it since it went back to the leasing company...
 

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