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  A cool small car? 10 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Hi, I’ve got around £4500 to spend on a supermini, must be reliable, do 50+ mpg, have air con, some street cred, up to 5 years old. I’ve been looking...
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  Good time to buy? 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is it a good time to buy a 09 reg Kia Picanto, what with the new model Picanto coming out soon? Does the price of the old model drop a lot when the new...
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  Should I steer clear of a 2-year-old Mazda 6 that has 47,000 miles on the clock? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Should I steer clear of a 2-year-old Mazda 6 that has 47,000 miles on the clock?
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  A new large car 27 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Car salesmen decline to confirm whether models are chain or belt cam. They are unwilling to disclose how much it will cost to replace belts at 50,000...
• Ford Focus - When to change the car 6 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  Get a 3-4 year old car every 3-4 years 4. Get a 3-4 year old car and run it into the ground 5. Buy a 6-10 year old car on a whim and a prayer 6. Bangernomics. We generally fall into category no.3 but we've now had current car for over 5 years and there is a danger that we'll slip to cat 4.
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  What happens to premium rate VED once my car is six years old? 13 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I bought and taxed my car in Jan 2024. It was first registered in May 2019, and had a list price above £40k so for 2024 I paid the additonal tax rate. Since...
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  Transmission transition 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last October we replaced our 10-year-old Nissan Micra 1.3 automatic under the scrappage scheme, buying the new equivalent Micra 1.4 automatic. Comparing...
• Alfa 156 - New Battery 11 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Need a new battery for my car, was going to order one on line, but decided to measure the old one. The old battery is longer but not as high and of higher ah rating then the ones that various web sites say is the battery type for my model of car there are no markings on my old battery how do I decided which batteery to get.
• Any - Leasing for a 21 year old 30 Oct 2015 (Forum)
  Partners 21 year old son want a lease car for 2 years, any suggestions on suitable companies to approach (price is imperative) and any pitfalls for this category to look out for? Many thanks 
• Toyota Yaris (1999 - 2005) - Yaris - old model or new? 8 Jan 2009 (Forum)
  If you had the choice, would you buy the old model Yaris or the new model? Heard several niggles about reliability of the new car.
• Ford Focus 2003 auto 1.6 Zetec. - Scrapping old car. 2 Aug 2022 (Forum)
  I have stopped using my Ford Focus that has an intermittent fault and have bought a newer car which I have taxed and transferred my insurance to. The old Focus is on my drive and I would not want to sell it to anyone with an intermitted fault, the bodywork does have some small dents and scratches as I used it for work and putting ladder on etc.
• Save How Much? 22 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  Its standard practice for car dealers to advertise new cars at £x000 off the list price. Gradually this practice spread to £x000 off a pre-registered car or even perhaps a few month old demonstrator. However lately some of the car supermarkets are advertising £x0000 off quite old second hand cars.
• Can you still tax car on old v5/2? 17 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  I?ve recently started trading in cars part-time and purchased a car from auction the other day, which only came the old-style v5, instead of the new document. (This was not disclosed on the auction house paperwork, so I only found out after payment) The DVLA website states that these are no longer valid (1 July 2005), and checking with them indicates that the car has been issued with a new-style logbook.
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  There's a leak at front of my car 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have water leak dripping from the front of my car.
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  Are there any BSA classic cars left? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was once the proud owner of a BSA four-wheel front wheel drive car (BOA 666) and I was wondering if any such cars still exist, as I have been to an old...
• Ford Focus - Sump Corrosion - 3 year old Focus 17 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  I have a three year old Focus (1.8 TDCi 135k) which a mechanic noticed has a serious rust problem on the sump pan. Said he'd never seen it on a car only 3 years old, it's high mileage but it has a panel underneath so the sump should be protected.
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  My 4-year-old Ford Fiesta has broken coil springs on both sides. Can I ask for a manufacturer contribution? 4 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My 4-year-old, 25,000-mile Ford Fiesta has developed a clunk at the rear. This has turned out to be broken coil springs on both sides. Is it reasonable...
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  Buying a 10 year old BMW 330d - what should I look out for? 2 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a 10 year old BMW 330d. My price range is about £4000, but I would welcome your opinion, as you often advise the pitfalls of purchasing...
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  Replacing Honda S2000 with Honda Civic Type S 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2002 Honda S2000 which has been great fun but it must go. I like the look of a Honda Civic Type S (old style - 2005) for everyday use. What do...
• Anybody ever seen their old car after selling it? 11 May 2011 (Forum)
  This could be fun. Has anyone here sold a car on and come across it again? Or seen it on Auto trader or something? I did see my old Mk1 Mondeo 1.6 Saloon in an Asda car park about 18 months ago, it had 165k on it when i got rid of it over three years ago and its still in four shades of blue but seems to be doing well for whoever has it.