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Why won't Ford contribute more than 20 per cent to a DMF repair on my S-Max? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Ford S-Max 1.8 TDCi from Ford Direct. I have done 80,000 miles in the car and the dual mass flywheel has failed. It is just out of the Ford... -
Big banger theory 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying a car in the £1,000 range - banger level. I have seen a Audi 80 estate TDI, 1995 on an M plate. Listed as having FSH, have seen... -
Cornish pasting 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am the proud owner of a 2004 MG ZT 260 SE. The general build quality is great. The handling, ride and braking are superb. The performance from the Ford... -
Rental arithmetic 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
We have been offered a year old Ford Focus Titanium, imported to the UK from Jersey, and on your advice I have also looked at drivethedeal.com which has... -
Top gear 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a second-hand car for my daily commute to work, which is around 60 miles per day of almost all motorway and A road driving. I have... -
Which used estate is best? 10 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy an estate up to three years old and up to 30k mileage. I have up to £16,000 to spend. At the moment the car would be used for mostly... -
Brake caliper rust on BMW 5 Series 17 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
In September 2016 I bought a brand new BMW 530D M sport. It was a big purchase for me. After around 6-7 months I noticed surface rust on the brake calipers... -
Why is delivery of my Hyundai ix35 being delayed? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a Hyundai ix35 from a local dealer on 1 May 2010. I was given an estimated delivery date of 17 June 2010, so I paid a £500 deposit and agreed... -
I sold a car in good faith but the buyer says it need repairs and wants me to pay - where do I stand? 18 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I recently sold a 14 year old MINI which I had bought for my wife but she prefered her original car. I MoTd it and drove it for twelve miles and it passed... -
Are there any good small cars for tall people? 28 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2008 Honda Jazz. It was a great car, but now is at the end of its life and needs to be replaced. I would like advise about which cars to consider... -
I part exchanged a car and now the garage are saying it has been clocked - where do I stand? 2 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday I bought a second hand car from a garage and had my old 2007 car to trade in. We agreed a price and the deal was done. Today they have called... -
The clutch needs replacing in my 20 year old car - should I just trade it in? 19 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Toyota Yaris. It's done 133,000 miles but needs the clutch replacing and a few other things too. Is it worth having the work done or should... -
Is my classic car tax exempt? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car was first registered on 8 Jan 1980. Heritage Certificate build date of 22/23 March 1979. DVLA says it's not exempt. Tax is due 1 April 2020. Is... -
What's the best polish to protect paintwork from bird droppings? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son lives in Twickenham and keeps his car in a public car park which is covered in trees. His old car had several big marks in the paintwork on the... -
How can I preserve the battery of my car when it's stored over winter? 10 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I plan to over winter my old Morris Minor in an underground car park that has no source of electric power or light. What do you suggest I do to preserve... -
Do I need an IDP to drive a hire car in Greece after Brexit? 5 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have read with interest debates on driving abroad post-Brexit with your own vehicle, but what about a hire car? This Easter we will visit friends on... -
Which high-performance sports car should I buy? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a pensioner and have a budget of around £50,000 to treat myself to a 'fun' car before I am finally too old to enjoy driving. I have owned many high-performance... -
Thanks to Ingrams Volkswagen of Ayr. 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Volkswagen 2.0i Passat, bought new from Ingrams dealers in Ayr, now with 84,000 miles, maintained since new by Ingrams of Ayr. The car has... -
Buying a family car with a new baby on the way - what would you recommend? 10 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My husband and I have a Mazda MX5, but are expecting our first baby in a couple of months. We will need to keep the MX5 so my husband can get to work,... -
Is the scheme which allows British servicemen to buy VAT-free vehicles a good deal? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Under The Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) British military personnel and civilian support staff serving in Germany are entitled to purchase a new car...
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