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  Max tax 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My son recently bought an imported Toyota people carrier. The vehicle is shown as first registered (abroad) in 2000 but not registered in the UK until...
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  Is a petrol VW Caddy a good used buy? 5 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
  I am based in New Zealand and looking to purchase a 2015 VW Caddy 1.2 TSI which has done 199,000 km. Do you know of any issues that may come to light and...
• what would you choose? 18 Nov 2019 (Forum)
    so after looking around im thinking of the following with no more than 50k miles 2015 1.5 mondeo  2015 passat se 1.6 tdi  2015 focus 1.5 zetec  2015 1.6 golf match  any advice on these cars as in whats going to do better long term or if ive missed anything then let me know    
• Toyota Auris Touring Sports - Which 2015 Petrol Estate? - Auris or Ceed? 18 Jan 2019 (Forum)
  The Honda Civic estate was first choice, but there's limited choice and therefore a premium, so boiled it down to the Kia Ceed and Toyota Auris. I've found these that both have Full Service History and registered in October 2015, so I assume the Kia has 3+ years warranty left and the Toyota 1+ year. The Kia is thirster and has higher car tax, so over 5 years I estimate the total cost (purchase+fuel+tax) will be roughly similar excluding servicing & repairs.
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  Should I buy a Honda CR-V or something else? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have avoided the Honda CR-V in the past due to high running costs but the 2015 changes seem to have sorted that problem. Is this the right 4x4 for comfort...
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  Is there a new Jaguar XJ on the way? 10 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I was wondering whether you had any information on the upcoming Jaguar XJ. I believe a new model is expect in October 2015. Is this a model facelift or...
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  Re-coil in horror 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I thought your readers would be interested in the Ford Motor Co.'s quaint idea of Customer Relations. After experiencing a front coil spring breakage at...
• Used Car Selection - Input Welcome 15 Nov 2021 (Forum)
  After running an old Ford for two decades have finally agreed with the family to purchase a much newer vehicle. Going from a late 90's Ford to a fairly modern car will be a welcome change. Currently looking at approved used Lexus GS\IS models that are within the current budget which is ideally no more than £26k.
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 04 1.8 Zetec: emissions failure 23 Mar 2009 (Forum)
  Started from cold yesterday and idled until warm, it let out a bit of steam and perhaps later a small haze of blue oil smoke, nothing much. The exhaust smelt very faint and very clean. The garage was talking piston rings and a s/h engine. But could there be a problem with valve stem oil seals? and would a bit - it only is a bit - of oil smoke make a car fail disastrously on emissions? There is no guarantee that the car hasn't been abused, run dry of oil or something, in the past, but it runs very well.
• Main dealer labour rates? 31 Mar 2006 (Forum)
  Can anyone shed any light? I can?t believe that the parts for a Mazda 323 are that much more expensive that a Ford Focus on which it?s based. I intend to investigate labour rates before I choose my next car and would be most interested to hear which make of car is typically cheapest to service through a main dealer.
• Mint 1982 Ford Escort XR3 - should I? 27 Feb 2004 (Forum)
  I consider these a classic, even an investment at the price it is going for (comparing to prices hot Mk1 and 2's fetch). My only problem (at 22 years old) would be insuring it, as it is group 14 - would any insurance comnpanies consider it a classic yet on a limited mileage policy?
• LDV clutch - clutch hard 11 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  just bought a LDV max 07 plate clutch really hard no slip just hard do i need to change?  
• How far safety has moved on 14 Jun 2020 (Forum)
  Would the Saab 9000 have done much better? The Rover 800 was based on the Legend so likely would’ve folded up like a wet paper bag too. A Ford Granada would’ve been an interesting addition too with Ford pushing its safety credentials in adverts mentioning its standard ABS breaks.
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  New driver in need of a used car - what should I buy? 22 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy my first car but I'm undecided as to whether to get a 2009 Seat Ibiza 1.4 SE, 2009 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 S, 2008 Ford Fiesta 1.25 Zetec...
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  Should I buy a high mileage XC60? 1 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a 2011 Volvo XC60 petrol auto with 78,000 miles on the clock. The seller is asking just over £13,000 - is this a good price?
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  Buying a new towcar - what should I get? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my towcar, I've towed caravans with GM autos for 30 years and they've always been good for me. The obvious choice is an Insignia or V70...
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  My accident repair is not good enough 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I had a light accident in my Jeep in a tight country lane, and the damage was restricted to the rear o/s door. After insurance company issues, the car...
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  Alarm issues after accident 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Recently involved in an RTA rear shunt to vehicle. After which the alarm keeps going off. Reported this to the garage and drive assist as a problem as...
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  Why is my Citroen DS4's speed limit detection not working on all roads? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Citroen DS4 is equipped with a navigation system that displays the speed limit of the road on which I'm driving, but only on about 5 per cent of roads....
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  Slick Jagger 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1994L Jaguar 4.O S, which is basically an XJ6 4.0 litre. Everything works and it does about 30mpg on a run. I was told by a Jaguar garage where...