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Is the alarm going off a sign of a weak battery? 23 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 BMW 440i still running on its original 12-volt battery. Although there are no obvious signs of failure, the alarm went off yesterday for... -
What coupe should I buy? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have about £15,000 to spend on a used three door coupe. There are a very few Infiniti Q60 models on AutoTrader which interest me - the 2.0 version. Any... -
What luxury car has good MPG? 27 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
What's the best luxury car to buy with highest mpg and is the most fuel efficient and of course reliable because all the Lexus seem to be very expensive... -
Is Xenum petrol additive any good? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
A friend has suggested that I use the above but would welcome your comments. I drive a BMW 420i cabriolet auto and a Toyota Aygo X auto. I rarely use supermarket... -
What fun car should I buy? 7 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Hyundai i30 N Line and a 2003 MG TF. I recently retired and do so many miles as I did and so am looking for one car to replace both, something... -
Why aren't dashcams fitted as standard to new cars? 9 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
Dashcams have been available for several years now in the accessories marketplace. With the increase in car tech levels, including reversing and 360 degree... -
Can you recommend an Audi A4 Avant replacement? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Audi A4 TDI Ultra that has cover 103,000 miles. I'm now looking to replace it, what age/version of a newer A4 would I need to upgrade to... -
Can you recommend a convertible with space for three children? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a very good condition 2010 Mazda MX-5 Mk3.5 1.8 petrol folding tin top. I would like to trade it in for a Renault Megane folding tin top petrol... -
I'm irritated by the EU and want to change our cars for non-European alternatives. Suggestions? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
Irritated by EU machinations, I’m increasingly inclined to change our BMW X2 and Audi TT Sport (both 2-litre petrol & auto) for non-European alternatives,... -
What's the best choice for my next diesel lease car? 9 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a choice of Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Volvo and Mercedes models from my work lease list. I'm looking for maximum space and boot space, minimum fuel... -
What's the best compact MPV for a growing family? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
We have a growing family and we need a bigger car. We are looking for a reliable seven seat smaller MPV about five to six years old. We do 10,000 miles... -
Can we dispute the amount our insurer has valued our written off car at? 30 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's BMW 118d 2009 was written off. She refused the insurers offer of £4000 but they still sent her a cheque. How does she stand if a direct replacement... -
If I service my new car at an independent garage - will I void the manufacturer's warranty? 29 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
My first service is due September 2019. I have previously used a local BMW Specialist. If I do so with my new vehicle, how do I stand legally with the... -
What are manufacturers doing about keyless car theft? 27 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
You regularly report key fobs from keyless cars being cloned and stolen. A friend of mine had money stolen from his new BMW but no sign of a break in.... -
Is buying a low mileage diesel car a good idea? 4 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a 2010 BMW 118 M Sport Diesel Automatic with only 16,000 miles on the clock. It's in pristine condition, genuine mileage with dealership... -
Is a 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI 125PS with a full service history a good deal at £12,500? 8 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
As a first time buyer, I have my eye on a 2015 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.4 TSI 125PS Ultraviolet from a BMW dealer. It's £12,500, has full Volkswagen Service... -
Could you recommend a good first classic? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend as a decent starter classic? I'm 25 and have got around £3k to spend. Something that's a bit different to MGB would be appreciated.... -
Why does our MINI One use so much oil? 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our MINI One 2011 is using an excessive amount of oil. The problem has appeared quite suddenly. In the past 4000 miles the car has used two litres of oil.... -
Best value estate for under £18,000? 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of around £18k for a second hand family estate, I am looking for a premium build and lots of tech. For that money I am looking at 2015+... -
Wheel Alignment 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've just had a full new set of tyres fitted to my 2013 BMW 5 Series Touring 520d SE at 29,000 miles, the garage also did a wheel alignment check, and...
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