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My car's battery has failed while the car is in warranty. Why am I being charged for a replacement? 12 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
The battery in my BMW has failed after 24,000 miles and the car is still in warranty. As an experienced driver, I've made sure the car has had regular... -
Can you recommend a small car for short journeys? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
Which car do you recommend for short journeys? I now only drive about 3 miles per day to work. Also, would it be better to go for a brand new one or one... -
Buying back my company car? 9 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My company car is a 58 reg Audi A4 Avant Multitronic 140 SE tdi which I've had from new and we have covered 43,000 enjoyable miles together. When the... -
Slipping S MAX clutch 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
Clutch appears to be slipping when carrying heavy loads (ie 7 people in car) and accelerating out of 3rd gear. The car, a Ford S-MAX, is only two years... -
Which trendy car with a large boot would you recommend for my makeup artist daughter? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter had the bonnet on her '54 Alfa Romeo 147 blow back, which damaged the roof and smashed the windscreen while driving on the M6. She was ok and... -
What's the best new car for £12,000? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My mother is looking to replace her old Volkswagen Golf. She has a budget of £12,000, but wants an automatic that is basic and economical. What do you... -
Setting up a small prestige car business 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Could you help me again please. I am 50 years old and I have had an interest in high end cars for many years. I've owned a fair few and turned... -
Ford Kuga PHEV battery drain problem 9 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a one year old Ford Kuga PHEV. I retired 6 months ago and don't do the mileage I used to. After some problems with the regular 12v battery going... -
Is there still a market for small, basic, economical cars? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We bought our 1998 Fiat Panda 0.9-litre for 1400 Euros six years ago. It has now covered over 150,000km, and we have done 54,000km of those. It will comfortably... -
How can I get the DVLA to recognise my 1950s classic without any supporting documents? 17 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
The DVLA has rejected my application to register my split screen 1952 Volkswagen UVK 323 for which they have no record. The car was last used on the road... -
Should I get a diesel Volkswagen Golf VII? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a three/four year old Volkswagen Golf VII for around £10,000-13,000, which has covered about 30,000 miles. Which engine and fuel type do... -
Recommend an estate car with 4x4 for difficult terrain? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my six-year old Skoda Octavia 4x4 Estate with a fairly new (1-2 years old max) family estate, still with 4x4. I need 4x4 for a... -
What's causing our 20-year-old Audi 80 to lose power? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are the proud owners of a 20-year-old Audi 80 TDI (bought from new), now with 174,000 on the clock. Over the past year it's lost much of it's pulling... -
Water got into my BMW - should I repair or write-off? 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My seven year old, 125k miles BMW 530d suffered water ingress last week. The insurer's garage won't take the engine to bits and have costed £13k for a... -
Excuse me please 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I received a letter from Thames Valley Police Fixed Penalty Support Unit on 7th Sept 2011 to notify me that I was doing 36mph in a 30mph restriction on... -
Do you think I could negotiate a good discount on a used or new Vauxhall Zafira or Ford S-Max? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Is this a good time to buy secondhand or new as a cash buyer? We want to buy a decent 7-seater and have narrowed it down to a Vauxhall Zafira or Ford S-Max.... -
Did you know that a former police officer has been disputing your advice regarding left-foot braking in automatics? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I thought you would be interested in the views of a listener to LBC, identified as ‘Roy of South Morden’ and his opinion of your advice about driving an... -
Why does my car not start sometimes? 13 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
Why will my Renault Clio not start sometimes? It turns over but won’t start yet if I leave it for a while then it starts. Any suggestions? -
What do you recommend as a replacement for a Toyoto Yaris Verso? 24 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
My wife has had a Toyota Yaris Verso for 21 years from new. It meets all her needs but it is getting a bit tired. She is looking for a replacement and... -
What's the best small automatic car for an older person? 18 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
We have an 80+ year old female friend who needs to replace a 2002 Skoda Fabia Auto. The reality is that she will not be driving for many more years would...
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