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French reunited 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just moved to France with my wife and we are unfamiliar with the European models, and thus, reliability. The French swear by their Clios and their 306/307s,... -
Insure rescue 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Coincidently my mother-in-law (aged 80) and I are both insured with Saga/Acromas (fully comprehensive) and recently had our cars damaged in separate incidents... -
Lease please dismisseth us 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have the balance of a two year lease on a 2008 Audi Avant 2.0 TDI. Unfortunately the particulate filter light comes on at relatively short intervals... -
Going out in slippers 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
Have you received reports of BMW 3 Series coupes lacking traction? Last week in Scotland my 335d completely failed to hold the road on a hill covered in... -
Why does my car run hot on longer journeys? 9 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2001 Mercedes-Benz CLK convertible and it has started running warmer on longer journeys. The water and engine oil are topped up. It normally runs... -
Buying a new Volkswagen Golf - which model is best? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently retired and want to buy a new Volkswagen Golf. I cover 14,000 miles a year and want a model that’s cheap to run and comfortable to drive.... -
Suspension fault with new Citroen C3 Picasso? 28 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 diesel. I have covered roughly 1000 miles, but the car has developed a knocking/rattling noise from the front suspension,... -
How reliable is the auto box in the Volvo V60? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a friend's Volvo V60 D5 automatic. The car has covered 45,000 miles and is used to tow a caravan. Am I buying into problems for te... -
Buying a petrol SUV - what do you recommend? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new SUV, but only cover short distances and the new DPF diesels aren’t suitable. What do you recommend? -
Speedometer fault on Ford Focus - what's the cause? 15 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2001 Ford Focus 1.8 petrol. The car has covered 71,000 miles and is suffering from a speedometer fault. The issue is intermittent and it will... -
Buying a second car - what's best for £12k? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking for a second car, which is fun to drive and has a pleasant ride . Something with a bit of class would be nice as I’ll cover 3000 miles, mostly... -
Peugeot 3008 Hybrid4 problems - can I get a refund? 9 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot Hybrid4 has failed for the third time in less than a year with the latest being that the prop shaft has snapped and knackered the gearbox (happened... -
What's the best nearly new car for around £7000? 16 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to purchase a car for £7000 - £8000 and was wondering what models you think would be best to look at in terms of reliability? I'm looking for... -
Corroded head gasket - should Kia pay for the repairs? 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used 2009 Kia Picanto last year from a dealership. One evening after work the car started shuddering and making an awful noise. In the morning... -
We bought a new car and later found out it had been resprayed - is this fraud? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Vauxhall Corsa for my daughter in late 2007. Gradually the paint on the front of the bonnet bubbled and rusted and she rang the dealership,... -
Buying a five year old car with 20 miles on the clock 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have spotted a five year old Audi A5 2.0 TFSI for sale. It has just 20 miles on the clock and the seller will service the car and fit a new battery before... -
Buying a used Renault - Scenic or Captur? 20 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I’m interested in buying a used Renault Scenic or Captur. I will cover low annual miles and use the car for mostly short trips. Can you tell me which car... -
Is the Hyundai i10 a good buy if I want to do some longer journeys? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a 2018 Hyundai i10 1.2-litre Premium five-door with 9522 miles on the clock at a price of £9,000. I do mostly short journeys, six miles each... -
Bought an unreliable car from a dealer - What should we do? 21 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
We bought a Nissan Almera Tino from a dealer for £695. We accept that this isn't a great amount of money, but we expected a decent runner. In the advert... -
Faulty baring - wear and tear or warranty issue? 4 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Recently, the nearside front hub nut on my two year old Hyundai i10 started to work itself loose. I only noticed it when I tracked it down to a non-engine...
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