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Car not fit for purpose 24 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am currently going through a bad experience with a car a purchased from a local dealer and has never been right. It is a 52 ('03) BMW 323ci msport,... -
FIAT of imagination 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I would like to make you aware of a strange situation. We recently purchased a FIAT 500 TwinAir. We get between 30mpg to 35mpg. My wife runs a 2006 Ford... -
Please recommend a cheap, reliable car for local station runs and also a safe family car? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
In an attempt to save money, my wife, two small children and I are about to leave London and move to a rural location where the country lanes will not... -
Fan drivers 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recently wrote to you about a buying experience at a large car showroom when my sister bought a 2003/03 BMW 320d SE. I recommended she get her local... -
Flattyre gets you nowhere 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 320d Tourer with runflat tyres. Has any reputable motoring magazine done a pros and cons article on these tyres. I would like to know please.... -
Should I buy a used car that has outstanding finance on it? 9 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
The private seller has a secured loan on the car I'm looking to buy. What's the best way to handle this? Rather than trust him to settle the loan once... -
Can I mix all-weather and summer tyres on my car? 29 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need two new tyres and am considering all weather such as Michelin Cross Climate, can I just put them on the same axle and still have my summer tyres... -
If I change from runflats do I need to tell my insurer? 5 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
Does my insurance company need to be told if I change the tyres on my BMW 6 Series from runflats to standard ones? Would this affect the cost? -
Can I get insured on my wife's company car? 26 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s company car is only insured by the company for her to drive. The company are happy for a spouse to drive it but they must arrange their own separate... -
Are there still issues with Volkswagen 1.5 TSI engines? 13 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am considering a new Volkswagen Golf 1.5 TSI. Can can you tell me if there are still issues with this engine. There were reports of the car "kangarooing"... -
Are electric cars getting more expensive? 26 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
Is the cost of electric cars increasing? It appears from what I've seen that even used electric cars are extremely expensive. As an example, a Hyundai... -
What's the best EV on sale right now for range and boot space? 17 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in purchasing an electric car; however, I don't know where to start. Can you help me please? I'd like a car that has good range, like the... -
Wife drove off while I had our keyless fob in my pocket. Once she stopped, she then couldn't restart the car without the key. Is this an issue that manufacturers should rectify? 2 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Why do keyless-start vehicles have key fobs that don't need to fit into an ignition type device in the vehicle to start it? Today, I got into my car and... -
Do I have to inform my insurer if I fit winter tyres? 3 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
Do I have to tell my insurer if I fit winter tyres to my car? -
Should I idle my turbo petrol engine before switching it off? 30 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new Audi Q3 1.4 TSFI. I have not owned a turbo car before and understand that you should let the car idle for a while before switching... -
Can I get a refund on a deposit if I cancel my new car order? 22 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I've placed a new car deposit of £1000 for a Land Rover Discovery Sport. The build date is end of August and delivery is mid-September. Due to a change... -
A car hit my daughter's car and didn't leave their details - but we have the reg number, so what's the next step? 22 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
My daughter had her car damaged while it was parked outside her place of work. This was reported to her by two witnesses because the car drove off without... -
Which paint colours are the most durable? 3 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I intend to buy a new car and keep it for a long time. Please advise which paint colours are the most durable. -
Which executive car has the lowest motorway road noise? 29 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me which executive car is the quietest to be in when cruising on the motorway? -
Need a car for a once a week commute? 5 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a reliable commuter car for a once per week Fri/Sun commute of 240 miles via A-roads. I've been looking at estates due to the need to cart...
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