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  Cab runneth over 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of purchasing a second-hand double cab pickup truck (for personal use, not work), post-2003. So far I have looked at the Mitsubshi L200 and...
• Buying advice - family car for three in rear 30 Oct 2023 (Forum)
  Have looked at a Zafira but don't particularly like the interior layout and boot space does not really seem much better than the Astra Most 7 seater MPVs seem to be too small (Kia Carens, Toyota Verso, C-max, Mazda 5 etc). Conversely the large 7-seaters (Galaxy/Alahambra/Touran) are too big for my partner to park/navigate on the narrow lanes near us. This leaves me pretty much with the S-Max unless I am missing something.
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  Can you recommend a non-corrosive alloy wheel cleaner? 8 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a non-corrosive alloy wheel cleaner which will remove marks, due to brake dust?
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  Shifting circumstances 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are in dispute about the relative merits of automatics and manuals. My view, from my advanced years, a lifetime in the industry (with Ford)...
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  What year of classic Land Rover Defender do you recommend? 7 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a late model (2007 - 2016) classic Land Rover Defender 110 XS. I have read that the build quality reduced overtime as LR reduced...
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  How many miles and/or years are electric vehicle battery packs supposed to last? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Now that I'm retired an electric vehicle seems to be the most practical, if not the cheapest, option to replace my Ford Mondeo estate. Being on a fixed...
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  Tall woman needing car for rural and motorway driving 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a car to suit country driving and a tall driver. I also do a fair bit of motorway driving too, and need the capacity to transport three...
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  We need a new car with easy access and good reliability with low mileages - what do you suggest? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are a couple in our early 70s and we have enjoyed a Mercedes C180 for some years, but it gives signs of rising repair costs and we give signs of decreasing...
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  Tall story 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My husband, now retired, has driven Mercedes for many years but his latest Mercedes C180 estate no longer provides a comfortable driving position for him...
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  Isuzu unveils D-Max Steel Edition 30 Apr 2024 (News)
  
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  What insurer would cover a London black cab for private use? 19 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying an ex London black cab as my new daily runner. Most insurance companies won't insure them because they say it's too old or it's...
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  Need an all-roader - which model do you recommend? 16 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We want to change our Audi A4 All Road 2.0 TDI. Which would you suggest we replace it with? We quite like the Volkswagen Golf Alltrack, SEAT Leon X-Perience...
• Volkswagen Passat (2001 - 2005) - '03, 1.9 PD TDi - low mpg 19 Feb 2008 (Forum)
  This has happened in the past and the mpg figures usually increase following the service (usually the same with performance). My usual figures were from high 40's up to a max of 55mpg. Most of my journey each day takes me along the motorway and I tend to drive the car pretty enthusiastically. The figures have since dropped to high 30s to a max of about 47mpg (taking it really easy) but I've not noticed a change in performance.
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  Make me a shortlist? 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please short list 3 to 5 cars that would in your opinion fit the following - new or used, 1.6 Ltr engine or less, easy to live with but interesting...
• Electric window buttons on C Max 6 May 2007 (Forum)
  Can anyone tell me where the electric window buttons are on a C Max Zetec please? Are they on the door or between the seats. Many thanks, CV
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  Hill start problem 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm finding it difficult to do hill starts in my 2015 Ford Ka and am having to rev over 3000rpm and then slip clutch, otherwise the car feels as if it's...
• Duratec Engines... Reliable ? 11 Apr 2007 (Forum)
  Hi all, I am picking up a ford Ka on sunday. 2003 model. 13,600 miles from new with full ford s/h. It has the 1.3i duratec engine fitted. Are these reliable engines, and what are they like to work on for basic servicing. Thanks all.
• Intermittent Wipe fault - Ford Scorpio 13 Jan 2004 (Forum)
  My inter wipe started giving \'two for the price of one\' last week and is now giving constant wipe. Anyone know if I stand a chance of fixing myself? It\'s a 15yo Scorpio, so not going to get any real money spent on it.
• small 6-7 seat MPV - Best used small MPV (£5k - £10k) 4 Aug 2010 (Forum)
    I'd do that again except for the lack of space for all the car seats plus another passenger, so maybe the FRV is the answer (wouldn't even have to be a diesel as the petrol is quite efficient). Ford S-Max looks great, but I'm worried by the reliability - lots of problems reported, which is a shame as Ford reliability has been pretty good in the last 10 years. Advice appreciated.  Thanks, Optimus
• Ford Fiesta - Buying used car - MOT/Service history check 10 Aug 2016 (Forum)
  June 2010 - Date of 1st reg Aug 2011 - 9000 miles - Service1 - Franchise July 2012 - Sold to another lady owner Oct 2012 - 13000 m - Service2 - Franchise Aug 2013 - 18000 m - MOT1 May 2014 - 23000 m - Service3 - Corner (shop) garage Feb 2015 - 29000 m - MOT2 July 2015 - 33000 m - Service4 - Corner (shop) garage Feb 2016 - 36000 m - MOT3 I'm concerned about a) about 20 months between service2 and 3. They advertise as full-service history.