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  What medium hatchback? 8 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a £10k (maybe a bit more) inheritance to spend on a nearly new car. Reliability, & fuel efficiency are most important. Sportiness/decent handling...
• Buying car 1st registered in Ch. Islds. 24 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  I spoke to the DVLA about whether the car is classed as an import and they gave me a yes/no answer. The car will always have a history as an import, but in terms of insurance etc is is a fully legit UK car. My concern is that this import history will deter (as it is with me) future buyers when I come to sell the car on.
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  What are the downsides of buying a Japanese import? 19 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Buying a car directly from a Japanese auction seems cheaper. What are the snags for a private buyer, i.e. import duty, Japanese specs, dash language, Covid-19...
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  I want to buy a left-hand drive pick-up for towing - would importing one be the best way? 12 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I need a two or three year old Nissan Navara or similar to pull a fifth-wheel caravan. It will be used for long trips around mainland Europe. What is the...
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  New VW Polo 1.4 reliability 3 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm planning on buying the new VW Polo 1.4 Trendline. For me, reliability is one of the most important factors when coming to choose the right vehicle. Upon...
• Toyota Corona 1987 - Shall I import it. 7 Jan 2024 (Forum)
  Apart from the steering wheel being on the "wrong side" It's in good condition, No rust, garaged since new, low mileage, always serviced, Plenty of mechanical...
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  Which SUV is the best for road handling? 10 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a medium size SUV, can you tell me which model is best for handling?
• Vauxhall Zafira - Size is Important 6 Mar 2011 (Forum)
  The parents have just sold their Astra as being surplus to requirements and are now wishing to replace their Zafira with something more suitable. ...
• Motoring Tax Petition 7 Feb 2007 (Forum)
  Hi guys just registered to make sure you all know about this very important poll and that you have all signed up to oppose it. We need 750,000 signatures. {Subject header changed from "Very important poll" as it isn't actually a poll. Also this thread locked and the link that was posted here before I deleted it can be found at http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/forum/post/index.htm?
• X5 mad! 29 Sep 2002 (Forum)
  From what HJ's news report says, people are spending crazy money on X5's. Not the type of car I like myself but it looks like people really don't care if the car is imported or not so long as it has the toys (and from Holland, you generally get more toys as standard than youdo in the UK!). There must be some desparate people out there wanting to be seen in the mafia mobile considering some are prepared to pay well over UK price for an import too.
• BMW R80/7 1978 - IMPORTED VINTAGE BMW FOR SALE 3 Dec 2020 (Forum)
  It was registered and insured in my name overseas, i have a credit card sized plastic combination owners logbook, insurance and road test (MOT) document, also import clearance paperwork, I have never applied for UK registration . the bike is ex Oman Royal Guard, covered minimum milage and unfortunately the lower end of the engine was replaced at some point, now the numbers do not match.
• Volvo 850 (1992 - 1996) - How important is ABS? 8 Jul 2009 (Forum)
  I'm happy pottering around locally with no ABS, but I need to take my Father-in-Law down to Cornwall from Kent on saturday, a 500 mile round trip. Now, I was thinking no problem- the brakes still work; but I got to thinking, how important is the ABS? It is a big, heavy, powerful car, designed with ABS. Am I being a wimp, or are my concerns justified? Will it be okay in the dry, a problem in the wet? Thanks in advance, Alex. PS we do have another car, but the Mrs is using it (long trip also with our son, so I won't be getting that)
• Which small car? 17 Aug 2008 (Forum)
  Wish list for the car is as follows : Cost up to £6.5k Small car, but must be 5 door and the boot big enough for a guitar Safety very important Reliable Long-lasting (current car = 10 year old Micra - she wants the next one to last as long) As few gadgets as possible (eg no alloys) but must have air con Main use = town driving Image not important, nor is performance.
• Ford Mondeo warranty 11 May 2005 (Forum)
  I am satisfied that the spec is the same. I have spoken to the other company and he has advised me that some cars are imported but the one that I am looking at is British. How do I go about checking that it is British and not an import or should I not worry.
• Lead Time for new cars 22 Jan 2003 (Forum)
  Also reagarding SEATs, does anyone know if the Free Insurance offer is a pan-European offer? I somehow doubt that if I imported a car I'd get it, but I dont know until I ask.
• Toyota - Buying a used imported car? (£3000) 14 Dec 2019 (Forum)
  Hello all, I’m going to look at a fairly low mileage Toyota Yaris auto at a dealer. The dealer isn’t sure where the car originated from although I’m sure...
• Which one for an old car? Mazda or Toyota? 30 Dec 2018 (Forum)
  2007 Mazda 6 which is 2.0 petrol, 115.000 miles. which one is more reliable? I need a problem free car. reliability is the most important criteria. and then, mpg is also important. I will use generally for short distance. will there be more difference on mpg? I'm afraid of Mazda 2.0's fuel consumption. :)  
• 2003 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec auto - Which numbers on a battery are important? 17 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  My car has the original battery a silver calcium Motorcraft Superstart, I am goinng to charge it tomorrow but if I need to replace it have been looking...
• bmw r80tr - importing motorbike 2 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Hi all, i am in Oman and want to bring back to the UK a BMW motorbike which is ex police and registered to me. however it has been de registered by the...
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  Buying a camper van 10 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is there anything I need to know before thinking of buying a Mazda Bongo, import? Do you recommend any campervan conversion outlets?