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High mileage BMW 1 Series - keep or sell? 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am currently running a 2008 BMW 118d. My mileage is creeping up a lot and the car has now clocked up 100,000 miles. I now have concerns about the longevity... -
Gearbox failure after 50,000 miles - should the dealer replace the gearbox? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 RenaultSport Megane 2.0DCI. It was bought at two years old from a Renault main dealer who has serviced it ever since. I have looked after... -
Scirocco 1.4 TSI engine fault - should Volkswagen replace FOC? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for some advice. My 1.4 TSI petrol Scirocco has an engine issue. The issue is with low compression in cylinder one, a further check has identified... -
What diesel cars, with no DPF, are economical and could tow a small caravan? 20 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm having difficulty finding a reliable, economical car for under £2000 which meets all my criteria. It needs to have a high seating position, high ground... -
Broken timing chain on BMW with N57 engine 24 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
Recently the engine on my 3 Series Touring stopped dead. A trip to the BMW dealer revealed timing chain failure, and I have a bill for around £4000. ... -
Which small car could replace our increasingly-unreliable 2006 Ford Fiesta? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2006 Fiesta 1.25 petrol Zetec 3-door that we have owned for six years. It has broken down twice in the last year (a plug of some sort let water... -
Strainers in the night 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can help me? I have an Audi A4 Cab 1.8T, it is three and a half years old, has done 70k miles and has always been serviced and maintained... -
Buying a long car..not too long. 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a used car. I want a somewhat long car. My budget is £5000. I would prefer a manual though automatic would be a last resort. Based... -
Can I let my son in law drive my car? 9 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
I would like to get a Kia Soul Electric. As a 75 old man if I stop driving for a short while could I loan my car to my son in law for him to insure as... -
Why are there delays on BMW new car deliveries? 25 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a new BMW X7 which was supposed to be delivered on 23 September. It’s now 24 October with no sign of the car, and the dealer has updated the... -
Can we skip our car's full service this year? 12 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s 9-year-old Nissan Micra will only have done about 1200 miles since it’s last service and MOT as she has worked from home and the car has mainly... -
My car was damaged by a marquee blown away in the wind - why have I lost my no claims bonus? 8 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
My car was damaged by a marquee belonging to the police blowing onto my car and the metal frame damaging nearly every panel of my 16 month old Volkswagen.... -
Usedless car warranty 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2001 BMW for £3,900 from an independent dealer, which came with the standard 3-month warranty. After a few days driving I have noticed... -
Are hybrids included in the ban on petrol and diesel cars from 2030? 6 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have owned several Toyota hybrid cars - currently a Corolla Touring Sports - and have been very pleased with them. I must confess that I'm... -
False alarmist 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am concerned about the previous ownership of my car after reading a recent newspaper report (Daily Telegraph article by Jon Swaine 15th September 2009).... -
Is £7000 a fair price for a 2013 Renault Megane GT 1.5 DCI with 67,000 miles? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to purchase a 2013 Renault Megane GT 1.5 DCI. It has 67,000 miles on the clock and looks in good condition. What are potential problems, and... -
How reliable is the Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I was thinking of getting a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG to replace my old Mk1 SEAT Leon TDI. I cover 10,000 miles a year; however, the reliability issues of... -
Does the Mazda 6 suffer from DPF problems? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of purchasing a five year old Mazda 6 2.2 diesel. I've identified a few for £7000 that have around 70,000 miles on the clock. Would you count... -
Panda fails after 100 miles - what's the fault? 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Fiat Panda is three months old and I have been back to the garage several times. If I travel over 100 miles it splutters, like dirty petrol. The warning... -
When do new Euro 6 emissions regulations come into force? 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
When do new Euro 6 emissions regulations come into force; I have read both January 2015 and September 2015?
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