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• Honda Stream - Engine Management light on 'new' 15 year old car 2 May 2018 (Forum)
    It still drives fine though. On a car of this age, is this likely to indicate a * serious* mechanical problem??  All suggestions gratefully received.   
• Where have all the old bangers gone 26 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  Has anyone else noticed that these days nearly all the cars are smart and seem to be lucky to see anything older than ten years old where as when i started driving in the mid nineties you would see cars with odd wings/ doors grey primer and oxide red paint around the wheel arches with thick black underseal along the sills i suppose the scrappage scheme killed a lot of and these days anyone seems to be able to get a car on finance
• When does a car become "old"? 14 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  This is something that can mean different things to people depending on your own situation,it could be at three years old or longer,or maybe when the warranty expires,or when it gets it first big bill or ding,for me i tend to move them on when i get to 100k on the clock which is silly considering i drive a diesel but its a subconscious thing,I could keep my car for another ten years but if we all did that what would happen?
• Trying to trace an old car.Any ideas how 9 Dec 2004 (Forum)
  Has anyone any idea on how I can legally trace it? I have tried the club and club website without luck. My interest in the car was rekindled when I bought an old car magazine at a car boot sale in the summer and found it was a roadtest vehicle in the eighties. Any help greatfully appreciated.
• Old Ladies! 10 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  Despite protests from her husband, 87, she has decided the car must go. Mrs Molloy has asked the raffle's organisers to sell it for her and the couple will keep their reliable 15-year-old Volvo."
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  What's the best first car for a 17 year old? 18 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
  Would a manual 1.0 VW Polo be a good choice for a new driver and if so which spec would you recommend re insurance? Would want a good approx 4 year old...
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  What small automatic car do you recommend? 20 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peroduia Myvi 56 plate and would like some suggestions to replace it. it's been fantastic but getting old. I am 70 years old and 5ft 1 and this...
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  Is it possible to trace the whereabouts of an old car? 6 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to trace the whereabouts of an old MG Midget?
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  What is the best classic car for a young driver? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Would a classic 1970/80s Audi 80 be a good first car for a 17 year old? If not, which classic car would you recommend? Including factors of price of car,...
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  Which small car for a 17-year-old girl? 21 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 17 year old daughter is about to learn to drive. She will have a 25 mile round trip to college 3-4 times a week, plus outings for socialising. We live...
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  Maintain an old car or buy a new one? 22 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 for personal and business use. I've calculated that in the past 12 months I've covered 12,000 miles but my expenses...
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  What's the best first car for an 18-year-old? 8 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 18-year-old son has just passed his driving test. What car would you recommend we buy for him to start building up no claims? I would assume a very...
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  What's the best used family car? 16 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a used car - ideally the smallest and cheapest to buy and run for three children. What would you recommend?
• Disposing of Old Car 29 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  Hi, My GF has an old Nissan Sunny which is G reg and has a few months MOT left on it. Her parents are about to give her their car when they replace it (not as flash as it sounds). The bodywork is a bit rusty in parts (the CAR!)
• Old immobiliser key - make? 24 Sep 2008 (Forum)
  That's unless, of course, immobiliser keys for 18 year old cars are easy to get (and cheap!)!
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  I need a car for my daughter for £5000. What would you recommend? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a second car for the family, to replace our old Volvo T5 which we use to carry kayaks, surfboards etc. to the beach. Not unsurprisingly,...
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  Should my son swap his Toyota Yaris Hybrid for a diesel car? 28 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My son has a three year old Toyota Yaris hybrid - he's worried that resale value in a couple of years will be affected by new electric car technology....
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  Keeping a car over seven years old 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2007 Audi A3 is regularly maintained/serviced, MoT'd etc. All advisories noted and acted upon. Cambelt done-of course! Since I intend keeping it for...
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  Can I cancel trading in my old car? 7 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Can I back out of trading in my old car and still buy the new one?
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  Which small, stylish, safe car do you recommend for my daughter? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 23-year-old daughter is buying her first car. She wants something about two years old that is small, reliable and above all safe. What do you recommend?