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Replacing a Beetle? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My partner is due to replace her 12 year old VW Beetle which will cost more to put right for the next mot than it is worth. She would like a small petrol... -
Did biofuel cause my Citroen DS3 to break down? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 8-month-old Citroen DS3 e-HDI 110 stopped at the side of the road with the engine management light on after I had lost all power and the car refused... -
Should the brakes wear so soon? 12 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
What should I expect to happen after owning a BMW which is just 12 months old which has been found to need all discs and pads renewing? Mileage is... -
Our SEAT turbodiesel's turbo has failed twice - is this the dealer's responsibility? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
In December 2011 my daughter's boyfriend bought a 2002 SEAT Leon 1.6 turbodiesel from an independent dealer. Within a couple of months, a problem was diagnosed... -
Does this sound like a wheel bearing failure? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 Honda Jazz, with full Honda service history and 52,000 miles, has developed a rotating rumbling noise which sounds as if a bearing may be wearing.... -
Buying a small car- what would you recomend 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Polo 2006 is uneconomical to repair and I must replace it. My garage has recommended a Honda HR-V or a Toyota RAV4. I am a horse owner who... -
Which large saloon for comfort? 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used Jaguar XF; BMW 5; Mercedes E or Audi A6. My Budget is a flexible £22k. Prime consideration is comfort - both in seats and... -
I would like to endorse Volvo cars, as a driver of the marque since 1969. 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was delighted to read your recommendation of a Volvo in answer to DH of Herne Bay, headed "Invisible Touch". You rarely mention Volvos but I have driven... -
Should my sister-in-law refurbish or replace her Mercedes-Benz E280? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 81-year-old sister-in-law has a 1994 Mercedes-Benz E280 4-speed auto that she has owned for 13 years and of which she is very fond. She would like to... -
Which small car to replace our Ford Fiesta? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife owns a 1999 Ford Fiesta 1.25 five-door hatchback but now fancies something more modern. The car must accommodate a set of golf clubs in the boot.... -
Buying a nearly new small car. 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife currently drives a Suzuki Alto manual bought in 2005 with 45,000 on the clock. It has been a great little car and ideal for her then short commute... -
Replacing a Touran's turbo 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswan Touran 57 plate, went into the garage as fault light appeared on dashboard and went limp mode. Garage replaced sensor in Janaury 12,... -
How can a 1.8 be quicker than a 1.6? 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 Ford Focus 1.8TDCI Titanium, best car I have ever driven (thanks for the recommendation 3 years ago John). Looking at getting a nearly new... -
Buying a relaxed motorway car 8 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my car to meet our new requirements. Some years ago you recommended the Seat Leon Cupra TDi, which I bought. I love this car but as age... -
Battery operators 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently called a well-known breakdown assistance service for help. My car had been left with lights on which had flattened the battery. The patrolman... -
Clicking noise from the immobiliser 3 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I keep on getting a clicking noise from what I believe is the immobiliser unit box under the glovebox. The faults include intermittent working of the... -
Can’t give it away? 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I had been procrastinating over the disposal of my old BMW for some time fearing DVLA bureaucracy, dodgy car breakers and other barriers to the whole operation.... -
Can you recommend a sensible car with high seats and lots of legroom in the rear? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Renault Kangoo Expression, which we needed for my recently deceased partner in order to get a mobility scooter on a hoist in the back. It is just... -
Can you recommend an insurance company to provide an agreed-value classic policy for my 1994 Mercedes-Benz E-Class? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like to add some comments to recent emails regarding the Mercedes-Benz W124 estate. My 16-year-old E-Class diesel estate was stolen in October... -
It’s only rock n’ roll 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a three-year-old BMW 320D with automatic transmission. Recently I have noted that occasionally the car rocks from side to side, as if being subjected...
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