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How does the £40k road tax VED rate work? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 335d GT first registered in December 2017. The car's original list price was over £40,000, which means I have to pay the higher VED rate.... -
I need a ULEZ-compliant family car. Could you make some suggestions? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I live just outside London and my car is about to be rendered useless by the ULEZ. I have a Ford S-MAX (diesel 2.0-litre) and although I'm used to the... -
Is a 15-year-old car too old to be looking at? 4 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've got £3000 to buy a car with and it must be automatic and big enough to accommodate two big child seats. At the moment I've landed on a BMW 3 Series... -
Can you recommend a car that fits my long list of requirements? 1 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a used car, SUV or Estate. I'd like it to have the following: torque converter auto gearbox, spare wheel or spacesaver, decent performance... -
My new company car needs to be large enough for a family and low on BIK - any suggestions? 12 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm a high mileage driver looking at buying a new or nearly new company car. It needs to be large enough for a big family that needs a lot of boot space,... -
I had to pay the excess for a no-fault accident, when will I get this back? 26 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
My BMW was written off even though it had minimal damage and I was not in the vehicle at the time. It was the fourth car damaged by a driver who crashed... -
Are driver assist systems practical or just gimmicks? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
Are driver assist systems, like lane keeping, adaptive cruise control, speed sign recognition, practical aids or gimmicks? I wish to buy a car to prolong... -
Do you have any advice on buying a diesel Volkswagen or Audi in light of the emissions scandal? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a used 2.0-litre diesel (2013/2014) this year, either a Volkswagen Golf or Audi A3 Sportback (but also considering a 320d) and would... -
Snapped timing chain - should I replace the engine? 5 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
The timing chain has snapped on my Mini One (27,000 miles,1.4 auto 09 reg) and done significant damage. The local garage (non-Mini) has told me that I... -
Particulate Filters Diesel engines 8 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have recently had to pay to have a EGR valve replaced on my Peugeot 407 diesel. As I am thinking of replacing the vehicle, but note many diesel engines... -
I am looking at spending £2/3k only on a weekend fun car. Mercedes SLK or MGF/TF 6 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have just sold my Triumph Spitfire and am looking for something more recent for a weekend fun car. I am only looking at spending up to £3k and wonder... -
Loss of power in BMW 20 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
Recently power is lost when driving my BM3 at around 2000 revs to return normally shortly after. My independent garage diagnosed and fitted faulty air... -
Has my Peugeot 308 got a timing chain problem? 23 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
A few days ago a message "Depollution system faulty" appeared on the dashboard screen of my Peugeot 308. The "engine block" warning symbol was also on.... -
Best used sports car for £5k? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm after a used sports car for £5000. I want something that will have a soft top and give me driving pleasure for my retirement. We were thinking about... -
Best two seater sports car for £8k? 16 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are planning a road trip through France, Switzerland and Italy. We want a two seater sports car to take us there in style. I am 6ft 4in which... -
MINI power steering pump failure - Should the dealer pay? 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
The power steering pump (PSP) has failed on my wife's 2004 MINI. I understand that this is a common problem and my local dealer has refused to offer any... -
I'd like to buy a Golf, but should I go for petrol or diesel and are the DSG automatics reliable? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my 10-year-old BMW for a hatchback with automatic transmission such as the Golf or Focus. The Volkswagen dealer is trying to sell me a... -
Would you recommend a petrol-engined car for short journeys to the golf course? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you would be so kind as to give me some advice regarding my next car. I have been driving a BMW 530d since 2003 and using it to make very frequent... -
Buying an automatic used Audi A6 - recommendations? 3 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My friend came across an Audi A6 2004 1.8 with 111,000 miles to it. The asking price for that is around £1700. It has no history of accidents and runs... -
Use genuine catalytic converters, not aftermarket ones. 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Regarding catalytic converters, I have a friend who is co-proprietor of a 5-bay independent garage, with MoT testing. He tells me that the scrap dealers...
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