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Need a used car for high mileage motorway driving 12 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a car for high mileage motorway use. Approx 30k miles a year. Preferably automatic. Considered BMW 3 or 5 series (including coupe), Merc... -
Best sports car for a family of five? 27 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a high performance car that can fit a young family of five (that means 1 car seat and two boosters). It must boast good performance and... -
Apparent misfire when cold BMW 1 Series F20 118iSport 2014 - 14 plate 6 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hi. Car is 23 months old, c13k miles. Main dealer supplied. It has developed an apparent misfire when starting from cold - engine runs rough, reduced/no... -
New MINI needs a new engine - what are my rights? 10 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I purchased new MINI Cooper 3 door hatch June 2015. Three months later developed problems. Garage says engine needs replacing, crankshaft problems etc.... -
Jaguar F-Type and winter driving 22 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
Having recently taken early retirement I am looking to celebrate my new found freedom by swapping my BMW 5 Series for a Jaguar F-Type, probably a V6 (S)... -
I need a comfortable load lugger? 15 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am a big guy with lots of stuff and need an SUV to go on the motorway. Reliablity, comfort and power are important. Running costs less so. I have narrowed... -
Why is my Golf making a rattling noise? 19 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a Golf Match 1.6fsi (2008) which has started to make a rattle noise when started on cold mornings. It goes on for at least three minutes and the... -
Smaller cars with decent legroom when the front seat is all the way back - what's out there? 24 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
What can we replace our Audi A1 with that will give the kids more rear legroom ? I'm 6'4" so I always have the front seat all the way back. Looked at... -
Kia Optima - is it any good? 5 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I owned a BMW 325i for 12 years and I loved it. I'm now looking to buy a new car, and I recently test drove a Kia Optima. I loved it too and all the extras... -
Offered a goodwill discount on rust repair on my Audi A4 - is the quote loaded? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a 70 per cent goodwill payment from Audi towards the repair/respray of some minor rust in the roof strips of my 2003 Audi A4 saloon.... -
Thanks for recommending ECU Testing for an ABS pump repair on my Jaguar XKR. 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for your recent pointer to ECU Testing (www.ecutesting.com) to fix my Jaguar XKR ABS pump circuit. My total outlay for the repair, carriage and... -
What should I replace my Saab 9-3 Vector Estate with? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a Saab 9-5 Vector Estate 2.3t from new since 2002. I love the car and have put off changing it because I cannot replace it with another.... -
Can you recommend a large estate car or MPV which offers good rear seat leg room? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Unfortunately I will need to change my current car, a 2009 Toyota Avensis estate, due to lack of rear seat leg room for our two 6-foot teenagers. I am... -
Buying a car with lower emissions - what's best? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new car with lower emissions. I travel about 30,000 miles a year, which includes my 80 mile round commute. I have £30,000 to spend and... -
How can manufacturers be persuaded to fit spare wheels to cars? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I heartily agree with your reply concerning the lack of spare wheels. I have a fantastic 2-year-old Astra 2.0 CTDI and insisted on a full matching road... -
Does my Powershift box really need a fluid and filter change? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2.0-litre EcoBoost petrol Ford Mondeo is in for a three year service, 17,000 miles. The garage has called me to say Ford recommends a change of oil... -
Buying an estate/hatch - recommendations? 18 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda 2 has just been written off following an accident and I need to buy a replacement. Ideally, I would like something bigger and more practical,... -
Should I change the timing chain on my 3 Series? 15 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My local mechanic, who has been pretty good with my cars so far, is strongly suggesting that the timing chain be replaced now at its 150,000 mile service.... -
Why aren't there more recommendations for petrol-driven cars? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I often read the so-called ‘Best Buys’ in magazines like ‘What Car’ but more often than not the recommendation is for a diesel. I shall drive no more than... -
Worried about quality when buying used merc c-class 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy used Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate as a family car which I plan to own for 10 years or so. I've been looking at lower mileage (<80k) older...
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