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  How can I trace my father's old car? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I’m trying to find the last car my dad had before he died. The reg was G473 WMO and it was a Volkswagen Golf Driver Mk2. I've tried all search sites including...
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  What is the cheapest car for my 18 year old son to insure? 25 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My son has just passed his driving test, could you recommend a few small cars to insure? He has a budget of around £1000 for the car and I'm expecting...
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  Three year old car with 50,000 miles - buy or avoid? 2 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a small family car for around £7000, I've seen a two cars I like (Kia Cee’d and Toyota Auris) with around 50,000 miles in three years....
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  What car should I replace my old 2008 Mazda 3 with? 10 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Our old car is now starting to age and want to replace it. It is used for commuting approximately. 25 miles a day and for family journeys with my partner,...
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  Buying a replacement car 6 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My old boss (73), has retired to a French village. He wants to change his dying 11yr old Renault Megane Scenic RTE 1.9 DCi. Replacement must be big...
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  Lifter shifter 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Some weeks ago you had a letter from the owner of a Honda Jazz I-shift who was struggling to use the gearbox smoothly. You suggested perseverance. My experience...
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  Government waste 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I think the government car scrappage scheme has got serious failings. I am sure there will be many cases where someone who only does 5,000 miles a year...
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  Car seat comfort in MPVs 24 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Which cars offer the most comfortable and supportive seats (in the lumber region) for back sufferers?
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  Buying a new car for a young driver - which would you recommend? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a car for my large 21 year old rugby playing son. It must be safe on motorways and able to cope with two or three passengers. We’d also...
• Will we turn into Cuba? 11 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  Cubans had a ban on importing cars and so were obliged to run their old models for years. The streets are full of old American cars, with a lower supply of ice cars over here will our motorists adopt a similar approach and hang on to their vehicles for a very long time?
• Old time cars were not so well built 8 Jun 2012 (Forum)
  Looking at these photographs, motor car design has moved in safer directions. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2154369/Crash-bang-wallop-Fascinating-photos-capture-thrills--spills-golden-age-American-motoring.html...
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  Can I use five year old oil in my car? 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 5-litre unopened container of engine oil, which is about five years old. Does oil deteriorate simply with age if kept in an unopened container...
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  Selling a 2002 Ford Fusion 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Trying to sell a ten year old Ford Fusion - would you still recommend sure-sell as the best option considering their charges?
• Vauxhall Astra E (1984 - 1991) - 87 1.6 Old but low mileage cars... 17 Feb 2010 (Forum)
  I'm presently in the market for a real bargain of a banger as am unbelievably broke!! I've recently seen a couple of very old vehicles (20 + years) advertised...
• Peugeot 307 CC (2003 - 2008) - What are these like at 3 years old 8 Apr 2008 (Forum)
  Lot of 3 year old Peugeot 307 CC's starting to come through the auctions at around £7k. Very pretty car. Seems a steal at this money but what about the electric motors for the roof?
• Retreiving old number plates 29 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  I know the answer will be no but is worth asking. Over 20 years ago dad had to scrap his car which has been in the family for 18 years. It had a distinctive numberplate. is it possible to put life back into old registeration plates? or is it a case once it is scrapped the number no longer exists
• Should I change my 6-7 yr old Battery? 4 Mar 2005 (Forum)
  My car is 6/7 years old with original battery. We use it for short drives and the engine is 2.3 (Honda). How long should the battery last? I am minded to replace it now.
• My car is ten years old. What am I missing? 26 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  Decent engine, 5-speed box, decent brakes, more than adequate performance, aircon, CD player and wipers that don't slow down on hills. Hope to run it to 100,000+ with no problems. So my car now is a world away from that Popular, but is still ten years old. Which developments in the last ten years am I really missing, and are they worth it?
• Advice required on part exchange 12 May 2014 (Forum)
  [endif]--> Hi Folks   Can you tell me when part exchanging your old car for a new or used car that you are buying from a garage, why is the salesman more likely to increase the price of   your old car than reduce the price of the car that you are buying?
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  Should I scrap my 2001 Renault Scenic 1.8 with 65,000 miles? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Should I scrap my 2001 Renault Scenic 1.8 with 65,000 miles? It's still a good runner, but I no longer need it.