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  • Pain in the neck 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a petrol 2007 MINI Cooper. Now, due to ligament problems with my neck that cannot be resolved, I find the ride extremely uncomfortable....
  • Did water ingress cause a boot catch fault on my Mini Cooper? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Can you give me some advice and possibly point me in the right direction of which way to proceed with a problem with my 2009 Mini Cooper cabriolet that...
  • Will a headlight fault result in my car failing its MoT? 12 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2014 MINI cooper with 12,000 miles on the clock. I have had two error messages which come on every time the lights are activated which states...
  • Why does the turbo of my diesel get so hot? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I own a MINI Coupe 2.0 diesel and now and again I get a smoke smell like burning oil coming from around the turbo. I took it back to the garage and they...
  • More reliable than a Mini Countryman? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I’m in my 30s, work in investment management and use my own car for commuting and business. I currently have a 2016 Mini One Countryman 1.6-litre petrol,...
  • What used electric car should we get on a £10k budget? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter has a MINI One but now she needs a four-door car. She wants a MINI-size, or slightly bigger electric car. They are very pricey at the moment...
  • Is it worth getting an extended warranty? 15 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
    MINI are quoting me one year's extended warranty, £425 including emergency service with £100 excess. My MINI Cooper is three years old with 12,757 miles...
  • Serious Engine Failure On Used Car Bought 3 Month Ago 9 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Hi, I bought a Mini Cooper S 2009 plate just over 3 months ago (1/10/15) and a few days ago the engine cut out - the rac towed me to the nearest mini...
  • What to replace a Golf with? 30 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Looking for a car to replace an S-reg Golf GTD TD and am totally confused by too many choices in a smaller car. I've been looking at Fiat 500, Volkswagen...
  • Swirl marks on new MINI paintwork 3 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I collected my new MINI JCW from the dealers on 1st September. During the handover I noticed the paintwork was covered in swirl marks, which was very disappointing...
  • Mini restoration nightmare - what are my rights? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Our classic Mini has been restored at a cost of £8500 in parts and labour. However, since getting the car back, we've discovered that it doesn't run. It...
  • Which small SUV? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I wish to buy a SUV as I spend the winter in the highlands of Scotland. My budget is £27k. The shortlist, in no particular order is: MINI Countryman...
  • Looking for an Audi A3 replacement 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has a 10-year old Audi A3 that has covered 60,000 miles. A high proportion of her driving is in town and on shortish runs; now she wants a new...
  • A second hand small car 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    The wife has started to drive about quite a bit and she takes "her" car, an M-Class Mercedes. We want to keep the Merc as it's good for kids, dogs & distances...
  • Dispute with a finance company 22 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I bought the above MINI in 2009. I 'scrapped' a perfectly good 16 yr old Volvo for this car and wish I hadn't! I've had nothing but problems with it since...
  • Can opener 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking to change our Discovery 3 for a new or nearly new convertible and I wonder if you have any suitable suggestions. The car must have some...
  • The straight and narrowed 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have been looking at some smallish cars (so they fit into my garage) and have narrowed the choice down to the FIAT Punto Evo or FIAT 500 (which may be...
  • Bird droppings are destroying my paintwork and BMW rejected the warranty claim. What do you think? 22 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I own a MINI Countryman - which I purchased new in September 2017. As well as the usual warranty, the paintwork is guaranteed for three years. The car...
  • Should I part-exchange my MINI Clubman for an ex-demo Audi Q5 now, or wait for a brand new one? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I’ve recently ordered a new Audi Q5 TDI 170 S Line and was advised that delivery would be in March 2011, and the dealer has agreed to absorb any VAT increase....
  • Which dash cam is best for me? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a dash cam suitable to switch between cars, including use in two classics - which have smaller windscreens - so size is a consideration....
 

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