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Drip freed 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem. The gasket seals on my engine have gone and my engine slowly but surely drips oil out quite rapidly leaving drips everywhere. Would my... -
Transmission tansition 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Toyota Verso car, which is almost 3 years old. The car has the Multi Mode Transmission (MMT). The car is superb but I have never really learnt... -
Unbrakable 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I had new discs and pads fitted to the front of my 3 year old Subaru Forester at 20k miles in December 2008. Despite taking the car back they are still... -
Risk and re-warned 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 17-year-old son hopes to pass his driving test soon and we plan to buy him a car out of his savings. We have a budget of about £2,000 and are looking... -
Bangers for your bucks 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
My son is just about to take his driving test and I would like to buy him a SAFE, economical, low insurance group first car. I had thought about a Peugeot... -
MINI off? 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have looked on your website and read John's and Mr Money’s advice. However I can't seem to find "deals" on new MINIs. Am I missing something? Or are... -
What cars have active park assist or equivalent? 8 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have an 8 year old Ford Focus estate with Active Park Assist. Living in central London this is an invaluable feature. Ford say they are to discontinue... -
What car do you recommend for £20k that's quiet and reliable? 31 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for recommendations for a used saloon or estate. I have a budget of around £20k. Ideally the car would be a maximum of 6 years old. The key... -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel car in 2023? 8 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
In this current climate should I replace a diesel car with a petrol car? -
Downsizing from a Jaguar XE - what should I buy? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I presently have a five-year-old Jaguar XE. I'm looking to change for a smaller car as I’m getting older and no longer do as many long journeys. However,... -
Is it right that my new car should need the air conditioning serviced after just 18 months? 28 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
My BMW dealer has told me that the air conditioning on my 318d will require servicing in October by which time the car will only be 18 months old. I presume... -
Broken cam belt - is the garage to blame? 6 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 10 year old Ford Focus. It broke down recently and the AA came out and said the cam belt was broken. The car was towed to my local dealership/garage... -
Which fun car do you recommend for a daily 30-minute commute? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would appreciate your recommendation of what car to get. I have between £6000-£8000 to spend on a car. I am 24 years old and do not have a no-claims... -
Is buying abroad a problem? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a second hand LHD car (preferably a 4-5 year old German diesel auto estate) which I will leave at my holiday house in France for use while... -
Which small car to replace my 2000 Volkswagen Golf? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a single 66-year old lady who does not enjoy changing cars. I am usually loyal to my car choice. My present car is a diesel 1.9 TDI Volkswagen Golf,... -
Car written off - can I keep my number plate? 25 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife was recently hit from behind and her 1999 Micra 1.3 Inspiration has damage to the rear bumper and tailgate. Bearing in mind the age of the car,... -
To change or not to change my car? 6 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Hyundai i30 with a 1.6 petrol engine for last three years and I am thinking of changing my car. I have been offered a SEAT Leon Cupra R,... -
Buying a quality used car - what do you recommend? 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
After 20 years of reliable service, my beautiful 1991 Volvo 940GL estate is finally reaching the end of the road, and I need to buy a replacement, of similar... -
Jazz banned 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a Honda Jazz, just one year old. I drove it out of the garage on to the driveway, went indoors to get golf stuff to put in the boot, tried to drive... -
When should you change the coolant in an almost 30 year old car? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1990 Volkswagen Polo Estate that had one little old lady owner from new and has done 51000 miles. It has been serviced annually by the same local...
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