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• manual or auto mid 90's BMW 4 Aug 2006 (Forum)
  what are the auto bmw like. looking at one from around the mid 90's. are the automatic boxes pretty strong and and last?. If they are to go , what would it cost to get done? also with autos is there anything obvious to look out for? Subject header amended - DD
• Jaguar S type battery rundown 22 Jul 2001 (Forum)
  Should a 2000 model Jaguar S type be able to go longer than 8 days, fully alarmed without running the battery dead? If so, what do I need to say to a dealer who claims there are no problems with it? If not, what to do to avoid the problem?
• who gets the £££££'s 13 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  If I go to court and pay a fine, who does the money go to?
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  Is the Vauxhall 1.6 CDTi engine reliable? 29 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am debating getting an Astra 1.6 CDTI but have heard some horror stories regarding the chain rattle and DPF issues on this engine. Am I just seeing the...
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  I bought an approved used car in 2015, is it fair that I now have to pay £400 for a waterpump replacement? 4 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, which was bought in June 2015 as an approved used car from Mercedes Bristol with 68,000 miles on the clock. The car...
• Renault Clio - Consumer act 2015, refund due to fault 18 Aug 2017 (Forum)
    Due to me only having the car for more than 30 days and under 6 months, I am able to use the consumer act 2015 and reject the car for a full refund since Renault have had there one change to repair the car. In the consumer act it states the following, If it goes wrong within the first 30 days of ownership, you can simply reject it out of hand for a full refund.
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  Buying an executive car - Jaguar or BMW? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2015 BMW 5 Series. I have been offered a brand new Jaguar Portfolio 2.0 diesel auto 180PS with a cash exchange of £15K. I have also been offered...
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  12 month old Audi A3 has cracked tyres 16 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A3 which was bought new in August 2015 and has approximately 7000 miles on the clock. The tyres are Dunlop Sport Maxx and I recently had...
• Are you at the leading or trailing edge? gadgets 29 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  Mature firmware was the thinking behind that - with the E71`s being not on the first version, unlike the E72`s. (It`s interesting to read the Nokia support forum about alleged E72 firmware issues) Then there were the hundreds of people in Meadowhall trying to get an Iphone 4 - just as we were buying the -two years in production - E71`s.
• Volkswagen Golf V (2004 - 2008) - 105TDi - the first 30/90 (months/k miles) 21 Mar 2008 (Forum)
  Er, sorry to disappoint, but the just the exterior temperature sensor failed (replaced swiftly under warranty), and one sidelight bulb that was working intermittently. That?s it. Nothing too drastic in my opinion, although when the temp sensor?s ever more pessimistic readings finally reached ?42degC, the heater unit computer decided that whatever the interior temp may be, the incoming air surely needed to heated to max?
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  Should I buy a used car that can't be delivered for three months? 25 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering my first electric car and am being offered no incentives from the dealer. The car is described over the phone as a courtesy car, has about...
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  A new family car 20 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am hunting for the used car for my family, I have three young children so need a car that fits three comfortably across the back. I currently own...
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  Is there any chance of a goodwill contribution from MINI over a failed Cooper S water pump? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has a 2006 MINI Cooper S which needs a new water pump. Sytner MINI Sheffield has quoted £590. I read water pumps have been a problem. Do you...
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  Why are the Co2 levels in the Mini Cooper S and All 4 Countryman different? 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new Mini Cooper S All 4 Countryman. Can you please explain why it is in a higher VED Tax bracket than the Mini Cooper S hatch which...
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  Can't keep my Avensis straight on the motorway 14 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  2009 Avensis Tourer will not keep straight line on motorway. Centring very variable. Have Hunter checked 4 wheel alignment as you recommended (very good...
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  Is it worth swapping our MINI Cooper S for a newer model to save on running costs? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a MINI Cooper S 07-plate with 35,000 miles that we love, but feel it can be expensive to run. Our local BMW MINI dealer has told us we can save...
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  Grand Tour 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just read your verdict in the BMW Gran Turismo. I had a look at this car last week and thought it was pretty good. I would like to change my S Class...
• BMW x1 2918 58k petrol 1.5 - Intermittent no heating 28 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  The engine does not overheat and the temp stays in the middle. Coolant is ok have to top up a small amount between min an max sometimes. Thanks
• Car versus Dog - Insurance premiums 14 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  It's ok but Insurance for the car is £234  fully comp, with endless years of ncb, maximun discount. The hound is insured for £3000 a year max claim and is  £540. excess is £175  + 20%.7yr old mixed breed not known for medical problems. Last year was £300 with same excesses. Have decided to selfinsure for the dog, but have not got several millions to self insure the car.
• Suv question 20 May 2022 (Forum)
  Hi, I was originally after a 2nd car but decided just getting 1 main car which would be a suv. I dont want anything pre 2011, max 90k, tempted by auto, descent mpg (40mpg plus). Im ideally after relliability and a suv that holds value. £9/£10k would be the budget with a temptation to go to 11k. My options were crv(2.2 d), sportage or ix35(1.7), tucson, vitara or sx4 scross(petrols).