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Turning the air bluetooth 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I thought that it would be useful if I updated you on the Bluetooth phone saga in my new Mk VI Golf. I now have had a Bluetooth interface fitted to my... -
Should we buy a hybrid car? 7 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
Could you recommend the best buy for us? We're after a new hybrid car for a retired professional couple? We do approximately 5000 miles/year. Most of our... -
How can I check the history of a car that's been on a private plate? 15 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a car from a dealer which has been on a private plate. When I do an online vehicle check the old plate matches the car I am looking... -
Mercedes-Benz CLS suspension failure 1 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
The front suspension collapsed on my 2010 Mercedes-Benz CLS350 Grand Edition. Both shock absorbers and both springs need replacing. Main dealer also says... -
What do you think of the Volkswagen Golf match or Audi Sportback as a small family car? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My partner is replacing her 5-year-old Skoda Fabia Classic with either a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI Match 5-door or an Audi Sportback 1.6TDI SE. Both of these... -
Nissan cared4 warranty rejected claim 23 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a used 2009 Nissan Qashqai 2.0 petrol CVT automatic car from the Nissan dealer back in mid of June 2012 which also came with Nissan extended... -
What car do you suggest for an older driver needing high seats and room for a mobility scooter? 20 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a secondhand car for myself and would welcome advice. I’m a pensioner and I have arthritis in my leg and back so need a car with higher driving... -
What automatic car would you suggest for an elderly couple? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have decided to swap our 2003 automatic Honda Jazz for an automatic car that has high seats and is suitable for low mileage. What would you recommend... -
Why have the windows on my MINI stopped working? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
The windows on my 2012 MINI Cooper stopped working yesterday. However, after 90 minutes they started working again. This has never happened before. Can... -
Vauxahll Corsa engine failure - who's to blame? 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
A family member bought a Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 petrol Ecotec last year (2012 - 62 plate). Despite my reminders, she has failed to service the vehicle (now... -
Changing from a MINI Cooper S 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Bought a MINI Cooper S 2007 in Feb 2011. Worst car ever along with awful MINI dealership, never again. Will try and sell privately in Northern Ireland... -
Which family car? 7 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a young family, and now require a larger car but I want it to match certain criteria. I currently drive a Ford Fusion but this is quite a squeeze... -
Should I buy a diesel Honda Civic or a petrol Mazda 3? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a Honda Civic i-DTEC 1.6 or a petrol Mazda 3 2.0 SE-L. Could you recommend a diesel engine or suggest whether petrol is the way to... -
Is my driving style to blame for damaged brake pads and discs? 27 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
Since retiring, I use my car a lot less. When I went to have my two year old Toyota Yaris serviced at the main dealer, I was told the brake pads had rusted... -
Electrical fault with Skoda Superb 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a 2015 Skoda Superb in L&K trim five weeks ago with high hopes; it had done 3100 miles and was five months old. Since buying the car, it has... -
Can you recommend a large cruising MPV for a family? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a car nut with a Porsche Cayenne Turbo, a Ferrari F360 in the garage and an Alfa 4C on order. We have a 2-year-old and the Cayenne is great for him:... -
Sticking handbrake on nearly new car - should the dealer pay to fix it? 21 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
The handbrake on my daughter’s Volkswagen Polo has started to stick. The car is only 18 months old and the local dealer has said it’s caused by a build-up... -
Buying an SUV for £12k? 28 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My current manual Jaguar S-Type Diesel with under 30k miles and Jaguar History is brilliant, with 40+ mpg over the 5000 miles a year I cover, mostly over... -
Is the Honda Jazz a good replacement for my Honda Accord? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2004 Honda Accord 2.0i Executive automatic and would like to downsize to something easier to get in and out of, with cheaper running... -
Can my toddler travel safely in my Mazda MX5? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a 2007 Mazda MX-5 and now has a 20-month-old son. She has been driving my Fiesta and I her MX5, but I need my car back. Should she keep...

