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  • What version of the Vauxhall Corsa is best for hilly roads? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
    We are thinking of buying a newish Vauxhall Corsa auto but it will need it to have enough power for hilly routes. Which engine/gearbox option would be...
  • What cheap petrol car can carry a moped in the back? 8 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I need a cheap to run petrol vehicle on a budget of £3000 which is suitable for the London ULEZ and also needs to carry a moped in the back. Rear seats...
  • Why is my 1994 E-Class revving every 15 second? 24 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
    My 1994 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2.0 is revving every 15 second without any input from my right foot. What's the issue?
  • new car needed....suggestions needed 19 Feb 2016 (Forum)
    I however do no want  'mum-car'. I want something that when the ca***ats aren't in it doesn scream "family car". I like the ford Kuga and Peugeot 2008 but not sure of child seat friendliness?    It needs to be above all a safe and reliable car.   Ideas and suggestions very welcome!!   Thank you x  
  • vw golf gt tdi mk5 - £4500 : '54 gt tdi mk5 good buy or goodbye ? 14 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    what do you reckon ?? max budget is £5500 including my trade in @£1500   thanks  
  • Nissan Almera (2000 - 2006) - 05 1.8 Recommended oil & timing chain noise. 29 Nov 2009 (Forum)
    The spec is as follows: ?VW 502 00, VW 505 00, VW 505 01 ?Mercedes MB 229.51 ?BMW Longlife-04 / BMW LL-04 ?Ford WSS-M2C917-A (WSS M2C917A) ?ACEA A3/B3, ACEA A3/B4, ACEA C3 ?API SM/CF Can any see a reason *not* to use this oil in my petrol engine?
  • Two cars to choose from - what would you choose? 9 Oct 2007 (Forum)
    I'm coming up to changing my car -I get a car through the Motability scheme and have previously had a Ford Focus, and now have a C-Max. I'm looking at the price list and have narrowed my choice down to two cars, the new Mondeo 2.0 Zetec Diesel, which is my sensible choice. But I'm being lured to the dark side by the Megane CC - 130 1.9 Diesel.
  • Which mid-size 5 seater MPV? 17 Mar 2006 (Forum)
    (though I haven't checked whether these all have 3 full size rear seats & belts) Vauxhall Zafira - 2.0DTi or 1.8 Comfort/Elegance Citroen Picasso - 2.0HDI or 1.8 Desire/Exclusive Ford Focus C-Max - 1.6TDCi or 1.8 Zetec/Ghia Nissan Almera Tino - 2.2Di or 1.8/2.0 SE Toyota Corolla Verso - 2.0D4D or 1.8VVTi T3/T Spirit Renault Scenic - 1.9DCi Dynamique/Privilege Any advice and/or ownership experiences would be welcomed.
  • Toyota Yaris, 2015 Automatic. - Why is the resale price of my car so high? 7 Mar 2025 (Forum)
    HJ is quoting 9 to10 thousand, part ex 7,700. My car has 40,000 on the clock and runs like a dream, but even so... This price sounds absurd, but...
  • Hyundai i20 Coupe - I20 2015 Coupe high level brake light removal 1 Jun 2021 (Forum)
    Hi There is water the the high level brake light of our car. This is the three door version so I think it’s slightly different to the 5 door. It is...
  • Toyota Verso 2015 - metal jacket cord end stuck in seat belt buckle 20 Dec 2019 (Forum)
    Hi, As per the subject heading: the metal cord end of a jacket is stuck om the front right seat belt buckle. Th tongue of the seat bet doesn't...
  • Mazda CX-5 Sport Nav AWD Auto 2015 - Full Size Spare Wheel 20 May 2015 (Forum)
    Just ordered CX-5 for September and want to buy a spare wheel. 1. Will a full size wheel (preferably one of the gunmetal 19 inch alloys supplied with...
  • Jaguar XE - First drives 28 Jan 2015 (Forum)
    There is a short video, in addition to the write up, on the autocar website. http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/jaguar/first-drives/2015-jaguar-xe-20-diesel-r-sport-review http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/Drives/Search-Results/First-drives/Jaguar-XE-20d-R-Sport-2015-review/ http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/jaguar/xe/90188/saloon USA http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/2017-jaguar-xe-sports-sedan-first-drive-review Australia http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/reviews/1501/jaguar-xe-pre-production-prototype-drive/
  • Shifting circumstances 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My problem is probably not uncommon. Some 5 years ago I suffered a series of strokes, which left me with an insubordinate left leg. I was advised by our...
  • My EV gives an indicated range that is less than the claimed maximum, should I be concerned? 6 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I have just bought a Kia Soul EV 2021 with a stated max range of 280 miles. I have done several long journeys and charged to 100% (normally charge to 80%...
  • Possible Turbo Screech ??? 16 Apr 2003 (Forum)
    Hi On L Escort TD 1.8, there is a 'screeching' noise from the turbo area (drivers side) when I reach max revs to change gear. Is this dangerous or is there nothing to worry about? Thanks.
  • car advice 25 Nov 2002 (Forum)
    Need a reliable Astra-sized, hatchback, auto only, max £5,000. Prefer private sale, but not necessarily - any sensible advice on which makes/models to go for is appreciated. Andrew Wills (Epsom, Surrey)
  • Need a family car for £10k - what do you suggest? 12 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I’m looking to buy a used car, either a Ford Focus or Fiesta, which will cope with our growing family. I drive around 200 miles per week to work (60% motorway...
  • Legal Advice required 12 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    Hi I purchased a car in 2015. It's had over 10 issues. The dealer can take weeks to repair each time, and in some cases orders parts incorrectly so needs a few goes. The last issue couldn't be identified by them, so I took it to a local garage who advised the issue.
  • Petrol or diesel estate car advice? 12 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am toying with either a 4-5 year old diesel estate (Mondeo/Passat-size) and using it mainly for the long distance journeys for economy, or to go for...
 

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