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• Market Research 8 Apr 2003 (Forum)
  The oddest thing was the collection of cars I was asked about Passat Avensis Vectra A4 Mondeo and, wait for it, wait for it...Mini!? How many Minis are sold to people also looking at an Avensis. Oh. hold on, I recently thought seriously about a Cooper and actually bought a 7 yr old A6 estate. Is it me or the marketing departments which are mixed up?
• Mini charging problem 5 Mar 2003 (Forum)
  First thanks to everyone who contributed to my running on problen I seem to have it sorted out, I bet i have spoken too soon now but at least if it returns...
• Speed trap detectors 25 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Anybody got any useful info on the best priced with good performance speed trap detector I have read that there is a new frequency being used on mini gatsos (KU -band) do the detectors pick this up
• Volkswagen Polo V (2009 - ) - European Car of the Year 14 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  Hardly an exciting choice really. I would've expected the iQ to get it, purely as it pushes the envelope a whole lot more than a mini-me Golf (sorry Polo)
• Car based GPS PDA 10 May 2004 (Forum)
  Hello all, Just reading on the BBC website about the regulations for using mobile phones in the car - does anyone know if an iPaq based GPS system will still be legal? Thanks, -- Lee MINI adventure in progress
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  Which dash cam do you recommend? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to install a dash cam in my BMW 218d Active Tourer. Which camera do you recommend as a good fit and which doesn't look out of place?
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  Do I have any legal recourse against a garage that didn't disclose my car had been damaged? 14 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a MINI from an approved dealer 12 months ago, it was an ex demonstrator. It recently developed an issue with the air con. When I took it into...
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  Are you aware of an electrical fault with the 2009 Mini One? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine recently purchased a brand new 2009 Mini One as her first car. The car was fine until a couple of months ago, when it started to cut out....
• Fiat Grande Punto 18 Sep 2007 (Forum)
  Seen loads of these on the roads recently - can't help liking the look of them as a mini Maserati - esp from the front end, and yes I've read HJ roadtest. Particularly suits the darker metallic colours. No wonder the youngsters are buying them... Steve
• Campervan 31 Oct 2003 (Forum)
  Must be a 2 litre-plus diesel. 2-berth.Self-contained with shower & loo; mains hookup. Am thinking of undertaking a mini-continental tour next spring. Security important. Budget 6 to 12k.
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  We have a 10 year old car with a fault. Is it worth fixing or just selling? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Daughter #2 has daughter#1’s old Mini One, which is 10 years old, but has a full service history. A few years ago, it was run dangerously close to running...
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  Could you recommend something safe, reliable and economical for a long commute? 20 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My son has changed his job and has a new appointment some 60 miles from his home. This could involve him in mainly motorway travel for some months until...
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  Is my Hustler six-wheeler kit worth anything? 13 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Hustler six-wheeler kit. Do you know what it's worth?
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  Insurance 13 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has driven a classic Mini since she passed her test seven months ago. However, with the Mini proving unreliable so we have changed to a Volkswagen...
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  Water ingress mini coupe 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My car has been in garage since 9th Dec due to water in driver footwell . replaced door seals and tried to return to me still with water you could dip...
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  Buying a nearly new small car - what do you recommend? 22 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a nearly new car. It will primarily be used for commuting around 16,000 miles/year, mainly on good rural A roads. Ideally, I’d like...
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  Forced to use a hire car whilst new BMW was fixed - should the dealer pay for my costs? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a new BMW 3 Series recently, but upon delivery discovered some minor scratches. Due to the fact that I live in London (the car was ordered in...
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  Would you recommend a Fiat 500 or MINI for a tall driver doing long journeys? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My father is a 63-year-old large man at 6-foot 3-inches, and heavy! He currently drives a 2009 Mercedes-Benz S320 diesel. He travels 60 miles a day to...
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  We've had to fix faults on my daughter's MINI Cooper - should the dealer who sold it to us reimburse us? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has just bought a secondhand car and has had two or three failures that she only discovered soon after buying the car. The car is an 8-year...
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  Which cars are easily insurable for a 17-year-old? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Our daughter will shortly be 17 and will learn to drive. We currently have a two-year-old Touran and a six-year-old MINI Cooper soft top. We assume both...