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Can you recommend a reliable car for £5000? 3 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
My friend has up to £5000 for a car. She does a 30 mile round trip three times a week and doesn't want something too slow. She needs something reliable... -
My friend's spare key was stolen - how do we ensure the thief doesn't come back and steal her car? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine has come back from holiday to find her house has been burgled. She took her car with her, but the burglars have taken her spare set of... -
Why does our MINI One use so much oil? 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our MINI One 2011 is using an excessive amount of oil. The problem has appeared quite suddenly. In the past 4000 miles the car has used two litres of oil.... -
Press preparation - what does it mean? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to by a fun but frugal car and, by chance, the exact same MINI Clubman SD Hampton that you tested in April 2011 is available to buy through... -
Club bling 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a MINI Cooper Clubman and wanted to understand the benefits or otherwise of buying runflat tyres/wheels with this car. Do they... -
Crash decision 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I just had an altercation with a 44-foot lorry. I drove a VW Polo that, although it may be a write off now, protected me. It is just over three years... -
Are EU number plates legal in the UK? 11 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2020 MINI. The number plate has the EU flag on it, which must be illegal when travelling in Europe. Do I need to change the plate and get one... -
'Scraping' brake discs? 30 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
On a damp morning the brakes have started to sound more scrapey that they have in the past on my MINI. After a bit of driving it gets a bit better... -
Winter tyre problem 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Why cant I source a supplier of All Seasons tyres, ideally run flat, for my MINI? Current tyres are 225/45R18. MINI wants nearly £1500 and goodness-knows-how-much... -
I think the Honda CR-Z deserves a higher overall rating? 5 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I think the Honda CR-Z car deserves a higher overall rating on your site. -
Sportocar 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a sporty car around a 1.4 to a 1.6 litre engine, what would you suggest? -
Would you recommend a Beetle or MINI convertible, and should I buy an automatic? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a fit and active 75-year-old and learned to drive in London in a Ford Popular when I was 17. I have always driven manual cars. Being barely five foot... -
Why do some people not understand power steering? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had to laugh at the first letter in your column: “Let's have an intelligent conversation about electric power steering.” Amazingly the writer then proceeded... -
I've bought a MINI Cooper with a gearbox fault - am I covered under consumer protection for the cost of repairs? 10 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just purchased a MINI Cooper 54 plate, costing me £6299 from a small dealer. I have finance on the £6000, and have paid £299 cash. I bought it on... -
Should I ship my Mini Moke back to the UK for restoration and sale or just sell it in Spain? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a mid 1960s Mini Moke based in Marbella area of Spain (its UK built, LHD, Spanish registered). It needs some light restoration but there are very... -
Do runflat tyres wear quicker than normal tyres? 21 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My MINI Cooper has runflat tyres. I have just had the first service after two years at 9200 miles. The tread on the front tyres is now circa 3mm and the... -
My Mini's catalytic converter failed - would BMW contribute to replacing it? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 BMW Mini with 40,000 miles on the clock. Towards the back end of last year, it developed a rattle which was subsequently identified as the... -
What new small diesel car? 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 52 plate Mini Cooper and am looking for advice on what to get next. I have recently started a new job so am doing a 40 mile each... -
What is a safe small car? 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son was unfortunate to have an accident in his Mini One. We were impressed with the safety features of the Mini which enabled him to walk away from... -
Is it worth paying for protected no-claims discount on my MINI Cooper D's insurance policy? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
For years I have always paid to protect my no-claims discount, luckily without having to make a claim. The insurance for my MINI Cooper D is due soon but...
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