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Should I use premium diesel in my 10-year old BMW? 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought my sister's BMW 3 Series E46 (2003) Touring, which had 93,000 miles on the clock. She was using diesel from the nearest garage when necessary... -
Lexus LS460: rust 7 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2007 Lexus LS460 from a Lexus main dealer in Nov 2011. Recently discovered bubbling rust on lower leading edge of sunroof - and it's already... -
What's the point of an extended warranty? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
If an 'extended warranty' does not cover wear and tear replacement, then what does it cover on a 12-year-old car and is there any point in me paying for... -
Where can we get a good price for our 25-year-old Citroen AX11? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 1987 Citroen AX11, mileage below 40,000. We wish to sell this car as we feel that running two cars is no longer viable. I have tried to get... -
Which are the most reliable makes of car? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
From your readers' postbag, which makes are the most reliable and which are the least reliable cars more than five years old? -
£3,000 car for 18 year old 7 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 18 year old grandson passed his test last year. In April I will be buying him a small car. It needs to have low insurance, low VED and be economical... -
Does my daughter's 2005 Clio really need a coolant and brake fluid change at 13,000 miles? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
A Renault main dealer is suggesting that my daughter's 2006 Clio (1.4 petrol) needs a coolant and brake fluid change (mileage is about 13,000) - they are... -
What's the best way to get insurance for a 17 year old? 26 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
My son is getting his older brothers car for his 17th birthday. My dilemma is do we register the car in his name for now, with me as a named driver until... -
Where can I sell my old BMW 5 Series? 25 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have inherited a newer car and now have an old R-reg BMW 5 Series with 130,000 on the clock that I would like to sell. Being a complete girl, private... -
Our 4-month-old Volkswagen Tiguan's engine has failed. Should we accept a new engine or reject the car? 7 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a 4-month-old Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0TDI Auto. Following a large oil leak we have been told we need a new engine. Should we accept this or demand... -
What will happen to old electric car batteries? 5 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
When we are all forced to go electric for new cars the batteries will not last forever, so what has been decided what happens with all the old car batteries? -
Dealer selling my old car with false info 7 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently sold my Audi TT to a local garage in and have now discovered that he has sold it on to another dealer who is advertising it on the internet... -
What would be a good first car for an 18-year-old? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm 18 years old and I don't have any no-claims bonus (I just passed my test two months ago). I'm looking for a used car for under £2500, if possible.... -
I've been told the brake fluid of my two-year-old car needs changed - is that necessary? 27 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
My two year old Ford Fiesta auto is due for its service and I have been told that the brake fluid also needs changing. Is this necessary? -
Longevity of a door-lock 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
How long should a rear door lock last with very little use on a 7 year old Lexus LS430? I believe it should be a lot longer than 7 years. Who can I get... -
I want to sell my old car for a new electric vehicle. Is there a scrappage scheme for this? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 12-year-old BMW that is getting expensive to keep on the road. I want to get an electric car. It needs to be one that can handle the bumpy lane... -
Time to Micrate? 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've currently a W reg Nissan Micra that has been trouble free but wonder if I'm on borrowed time and should be looking to part exchange it either for... -
A garage is trying to charge me 45p per mile depreciation for a 10-year-old car. Any thoughts? 28 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
What’s a fair depreciation charge per mile when returning a secondhand car to the sales garage? I bought a 10-year-old Skoda with 78,000 miles but, after... -
Should I wait until the number plate change to buy a used car? 7 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my Jaguar XF before mid-March this year because it will be coming up for it's third MoT and I know it will require some minor work, plus... -
Should I sell my six year old Volvo XC60 and buy a petrol replacement? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am seriously concerned with all this talk about a diesel backlash coming from the government and motoring press. I have a six year old Volvo XC60 and...
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