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My Fiesta is suffering from water penetration in the spare wheel well - is there a way to fix this? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 1.4 Fiesta Edge automatic which has covered just 6400 miles and is affected by water penetration that collects in the spare wheel well. This... -
What reasonably-priced battery charger do you recommend? 9 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
What's a reasonably-priced battery charger for a Ford Kuga? I'm looking for one as a back-up during the current Covid-19 lockdown where the use of cars... -
Is £4000 for a 2009 Honda Jazz 1.4 with 62,000 miles and dubious service history a fair price? 14 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
After much thought, I picked out a 2009 Honda Jazz 1.4 manual with 62,000 miles on the clock for £4000 from a local dealer. I don't currently have a car... -
Can you recommend a classic friendly Jaguar specialist? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1999 Jaguar S-Type. It has covered 34,000 miles and has a few problems, with faulty central locking and the rear windows stuck open. I don't think... -
How much is my 1980 Mini 1275GT worth? 22 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've had a 1980 Mini 1275GT since new and it's covered just 50,000 miles. It doesn't go and has not moved for five years but is in surprisingly good condition... -
Diesel or petrol? 14 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a new 2015 Superb but am undecided whether to go petrol or stick to the diesel. My annual mileage has now dropped to about 7500... -
Where have all of the petrol Yetis gone? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I want to get a second hand Skoda Yeti. I do not want a diesel as I only cover 7000 miles a year. This only leaves the 1.2 petrol which fear is too underpowered... -
Megane brake fault - Should I expect Renault to pay for the repair? 16 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 2011 Renault Megane was serviced three weeks ago. The brake pedal was falling to the floor, they ran a diagnostic test and replaced the pipe. Unfortunately... -
Does the Nissan Juke suffer DPF issues? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a commute of eight miles a day, five days a week. Over the course of a year, I cover 8000 miles and I rarely do journeys of more than 10 miles.... -
Should I buy a used Audi A3? 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am about to buy a used car for occasional and weekend driving in and around south London. After looking at various options I have narrowed down my choice... -
Dealer misled me about a preregistered car - can I take legal action? 28 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a pre-regisered car. At the time of buying, the risk involved (driving a car which is not registered under my name) wasn't mentioned. My understanding... -
Do all Audi S-Tronics suffer from erratic acceleration? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery in April 2012 of a new Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro with a retail price circa £53,000. This car is fitted with a DSG/S-tronic transmission... -
Catch it if you can 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our daughter had a very lucky escape from injury last Saturday when the bonnet on her Renault Clio flew open at 60 miles per hour. She was joining the... -
Black death 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
Just over a year ago I bought a new (pre-reg) FIAT 500 1.25 diesel (I mean the type of fuel, not the confusingly ‘Diesel’ branded car). I used it as a... -
When should you change the coolant in an almost 30 year old car? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1990 Volkswagen Polo Estate that had one little old lady owner from new and has done 51000 miles. It has been serviced annually by the same local... -
Need a reliable used car for under £8k 15 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need a reliable used car that will comfortably cover 15,000 miles a year. My budget is £7000 and I've been told to buy a diesel. I quite like the Toyota... -
Have back problems and need a car that will accommodate 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have to buy a new car for work. I currently drive an Audi A3 (I have covered 106,000 miles in the last three and a half years), but suffer back problems... -
I hit a tree in the snow - will my car now be registered as a repaired vehicle? 5 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently had a front end collision with a tree in the snow. No other parties were involved and no personal injuries were sustained. I damaged front offside... -
Can you recommend a five-door automatic for low mileage? 27 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
In the past we have had and been pleased with the Toyota Yaris and Suzuki Swift (current car). Both have been fully automatic (not tip-tronic which we... -
Buying an automatic SUV- what would you recommend? 18 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
My father would like to change his car. Right now he owns a 2011 Audi Q5 2.0-litre petrol with a manual gearbox, with 75,000 miles on the clock. He would...

