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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... -
Why are my Skoda's electric windows opening themselves? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of a Skoda Superb Elegance earlier this year. Three mornings ago I found that all the windows had been lowered overnight, leaving the interior... -
Is it time to dispose of my car? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Mazda 2 TS2 which has covered only 29,000 miles. I have owned it since 2014 and am the second owner. I recently had it serviced by a Mazda... -
BMW Approved Used scheme - has my car been serviced properly? 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased an approved used BMW (2006 330i Touring M Sport) from a BMW dealer in August 2012 which I have two questions about; 1/ It has come to light... -
Problems with an Almera 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Almera 1.8 has done 60k easy miles 'never driven hard' and is regularly maintained. I recently had to replace a coil pack on No1 piston, which... -
How will mileage for PHEVs be worked out when EV pay per mile is introduced? 1 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
I own a Mercedes CLA 250e hybrid and currently pay £180 VED, rising to £195 in Jan 26 when it becomes due. Can you tell me if, from 1 Apr 2028, I will... -
Motability is now charging to unclog DPFs - should I get a petrol SUV/MPV to avoid this issue? 5 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm a Motability hirer. For three years, I have driven a diesel Nissan Qashqai 1.5 and had no DPF problems whilst doing mainly short runs and covering... -
Which car would suit a pizza delivery driver? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am driving a 2003 Toyota Yaris diesel. I deliver pizzas for a living and have covered 80,000 miles in the past three years without any problems. However,... -
Crashing in 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
Emma Wall (Your Money, January 30th) attributes rising motor premiums to fraudulent claims and uninsured drivers. I suggest that the third reason is the... -
Buying a used car - petrol or diesel? 6 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a five year old car, with a budget of £9000. I'm inclined toward a diesel due to the low-down torque and economy, but also think that a... -
What should I replace my trusty old Toyota Corolla with? 19 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my reliable 12-year-old Toyota Corolla. I cover 10,000 miles a year and have test driven the SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia, Nissan Pulsar... -
Nissan Juke gearbox failure 17 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan Juke 1.6 automatic. The vehicle has covered 31k mileage, but is five months outside the original three year warranty. Nissan have quoted... -
Returning a car with wheel corrosion - how can I argue this is not kerb damage? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI Coupe in July 2009 on a Personal Contract Purchase and have to hand it back next month, having covered 34,000 miles....
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