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Does an oil change on my S-MAX have to be carried out by a Ford dealer? 16 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
You recommend changing the oil every 10,000 miles on a Ford S-MAX. Does this have to be carried out by a Ford dealer or can it be done by a local garage... -
I am buying a new car - what is the best way to insure it until I sell the old one? 29 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a car from my dad - a 2013 Volkswagen Golf - and then selling my current car privately. I expect to have both cars for about a month in total.... -
I put petrol in my diesel van, which was already half full of diesel - what should I do? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
If my van was half full of diesel and I filled it with petrol, would it run for a week? -
Does metallic red paint fade more quickly than other colours? 9 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the market for a replacement car (secondhand) and the current front runner is a metallic red. I've always understood red paint to be notorious for... -
How can I soften the ride in my BMW X1? 1 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 BMW X1 on 18-inch, non-run flat tires and x-line suspension. I recently started to develop a back pain and driving the car is making it worse.... -
A car hit my broken down van on the side of the road - who's at fault? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I ran out of fuel and was stopped on the motorway as far over as I could go (no hard shoulder). I was there for some time and was on the phone to the police... -
Should I sell my 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 320 CDI? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 320 CDI which has done 105,000 miles. So far it's only had routine maintenance and has been trouble free. I've been... -
Could you recommend me a car that's easy to get in and out of? 14 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
Joint problems mean I have incredible difficulty getting in and out of any seating. I love my 1995 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, it has only done 60,000 miles... -
On a budget of £14,000 what small diesel SUV can offer a spacious boot, 4WD and tow 1080kg? 14 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
We are undecided between a Ford Kuga 2.0d, a Nissan Qashqai 1.6-2.0d and a Kia Sportage 2.0d. We would consider petrol if it was economical enough, or... -
What medium-sized petrol SUV with a comfortable interior, enjoyable drive and good performance can I get for £60,000? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a refined medium-sized SUV with comfortable interior, enjoyable drive and good performance. I'd also like DAB and iPhone connectivity.... -
Could you recommend a good first classic? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend as a decent starter classic? I'm 25 and have got around £3k to spend. Something that's a bit different to MGB would be appreciated.... -
Why does my Mazda E2000 van smoke on startup? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My petrol Mazda E2000 panel van smokes on start up but this disappears after 20 minutes and nothing while driving. Had stem seals replaced but no better.... -
Why is my Volkswagen Bora overheating if the coolant is full? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI 115PS and when I drive for about 3-4 miles the car overheats and sometimes there is no coolant at all. I asked a few friends... -
Buying a family car for low mileage driving - Kia Niro or Toyota Prius? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I drive about 8000 to 11,000 miles per year and want a reliable and high MPG car, priced around £25k. Majority of the travel is less than three miles,... -
Buying a seven-seater - what would you recommend? 2 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has four children, a dog and a husband. What do you suggest she buys to replace her Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life? Priority is reliability, low... -
New baby on the way, which car should we get for £13k? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have our first child arriving in six months and have £13,000 to spend on a used car that needs to be safe, reliable, spacious and hopefully cheap to... -
Which almost new car should I buy: Focus or Octavia? 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to trade in my 2012 diesel Ford Mondeo soon. I do less than 8000 miles a year and want a car that's reliable and cheap to run. I will keep... -
Why won't my BMW 320i start? 7 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have had a BMW 320i for about three months and during this time it has developed an intermittent starting fault. Basically, about every fourth time I... -
Buying a used car - seller's address doesn't match V5C 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just viewed a used car that's for sale. All looked fine, except the log book (V5C) document has the V5C/3 (selling to a motor trader) yellow slip... -
Buying a used SUV - Nissan Quashqai or Hyundai ix35 10 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've decided that my next car will be an SUV and have up to £12,000 to spend. I've narrowed my choice down to either the Nissan Quashqai or the Hyundai...
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