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  • Quids in 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I parked in a car park (run by Premier Parking Solutions) opposite Didcot Station last week. I put five one-pound coins into their machine which would...
  • What's causing my Vauxhall Vectra's engine fault? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    The ECU light is on the dash (engine symbol) of my 2000 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 16v and it runs pretty badly. I have read all the information I can find, and...
  • What should I look for when buying a used Porsche 911 997? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am set on buying a used Porsche 911. While I love the classic 993, the price for a good one is approaching that of an early 997. For this reason, I have...
  • Hello sealer 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My granddaughter purchased a Vauxhall Astra Twintop convertible in July 2008. For the first year, the car was not exposed to heavy rain and was garaged...
  • Doctored vibes 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Over the last few days I have noticed an increasing amount of vibration through the steering column of my 2006 Jaguar X type (it is a petrol 2.5 all wheel...
  • Why doesn't anyone make a V6-engine family car any more? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to replace my car in 2012. I currently have a 2004 MG ZS 180 five door which has covered 255,000 miles and has been a brilliant car in its...
  • Buying a used small car - what would you recommend? 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am a single female and wish to buy a used, small four door car with possible all-wheel drive option. I cover about 10,000 miles per year, but want something...
  • When does a car fully transfer to its new owner? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I've just sold my car and I'm uncertain as to at what point it will legally transfer to the new keeper. I have prepared a handwritten receipt that both...
  • What do you think of the Mercedes-Benz R129 SL? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have the opportunity to purchase, as a private deal, a LHD 1994 Mercedes-Benz SL320 roadster, which belongs to a friend of a friend. It is white in colour...
  • Where should I sell a Mercedes 190E? 5 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
    A friend has a 1992 one-owner Mercedes 190 1.8 automatic with very low mileage (under 50K). It has hardly been used for the last 11 years and was last...
  • Brand new car broken down and no fault found 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Brand new car delivered in October, chosen because of unsurpassed reliability record on warranty direct and JD Power data. Driven towards the Alps,...
  • Why were Skoda Assist so unhelpful when our Octavia broke down in France? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Please could you inform your readers of an experience we had in May of this year when travelling in France with our 2-year-old Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI. About...
  • We have been waiting four months for our new car to be repaired - what can we do? 16 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
    My dad (who has limited English, which is why I always go along anywhere where paper work/documents need to be overseen) bought a car knowing there was...
  • Is a Ford Puma Black a future classic? 9 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I own a year 2000 Ford Puma Black Special Edition with 53500 miles on the clock which has been a much-loved family owned second car for around 14 years....
  • Land Rover Discovery Sport - why is the economy so poor? 23 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a new Land Rover Discover Sport in January. I've covered 3300 miles, but struggle to get anywhere near the official 53mpg. In fact, my average...
  • Which small SUV or family hatch? 17 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a small petrol suv/hatchback and am looking at the Renault Capture, Volkswagen Golf and Citroen Cactus. I will be doing about 8,000...
  • Buying a second hand Saab 9-3 - is it a good bet? 6 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My son is struggling to keep up with the running costs of his 2005 Mini Cooper S. He is now considering a 2005 SAAB 9-3 Vector 1.9 TDI Sport. It has covered...
  • Buying a compact MPV? 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking for a new car to fit two adults and two babies (newborn and two years old). Would like a decent boot (around 400 litres) and we mostly drive...
  • Can heat treatment repair damaged paintwork? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a two-year-old blue metallic Volkswagen Golf Plus, which has developed whitish patches on the bodywork. My Volkswagen dealer tells me that these...
  • Should I buy a petrol Jaguar XF for 5000 miles a year? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a middle age hankering after a Jaguar XF. I have seen a 2010 3-litre petrol model that I may be able to get for £15,000. It has had two owners and...
 

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