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Should I change my 10-year-old Honda Accord for a Vauxhall Vectra? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Honda Accord is ten years old (I've had it for six of those) with 97,000 miles on the clock and it feels like it could do the same again with no problem.... -
Garage has broken car and now won't fix it? 28 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I left my car with a garage for blown exhaust manifold gasket. Said it was the head gasket so told them to go ahead. Now garage cann get car to start.... -
Vauxhall Zafira 1.8 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My car is having difficulty engaging in the gears. I bought this car (1999 Zafira) 5 months ago on finance. Can I get warranty on this? -
What are the pitfalls of buying a nearly-new car? 29 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
What would be the downside of buying a six-month old car from a main dealer with only 100 miles on it? It would still be covered by the bulk of its warranty... -
Mercedes-Benz SLK - are performance mods a good idea? 19 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2002 Mercedes SLK 230 Kompressor. I am thinking of having it chip tuned together with installing a sprint booster to boost performance. Good idea... -
Buying a small van 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my old Escort van, with a 2-3 yr old vehicle. Most driving is 25 mile round trip commute, but occasionally I need space for the... -
What's the best first car for a 17 year old? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My grandson's family are considering purchasing a car for a 17 year old, the budget is £6000 to £8000. Which car would you recommend and suggest they look... -
Which cheap, reliable vehicle would you recommend for towing? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 15-year-old Mercedes E-Class estate finally got scrapped last year, so I treated myself to an E63 AMG estate. I love the car and I can still get masses... -
Winter wheels and tyres for an S60 21 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
Can I fit my winter tyres fitted on a set of original 16 inch Volvo V70 Alloy to my Volvo S60 D5 SE, which came from factory with 17 inch alloy wheels?... -
Why is my 2-year-old Audi A4 only returning 45mpg? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I replaced my old Audi A3 1.6 petrol with a 2-year-old Audi A4 TDI 2.0 with the new CR engine, primarily to get a much more economical car. The figures... -
Will Volkswagen repair a Teves ESP fault on my 2005 Golf Plus? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like some assistance with how to approach Volkswagen as my 5-year-old Golf Plus (2005 with 44,000 miles) has now become the latest in a long line... -
I'm thinking of replacing my Honda Legend with a Toyota Prius - but how long will the Prius' batteries last? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own two Honda cars which, at 18 years old, are now coming to the end of their economic lives. So I now need a new or secondhand car to replace one of... -
Afforded 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
In March I wrote, “My 23-year-old daughter is to return to car ownership after four car-free years as a student. The usual advice from all quarters was... -
What could I replace my Volkswagen Polo with for use on long distance drives? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volkswagen Polo estate TDI. While it is admittedly rubbish to drive, with no turn in feel, it has a torquey TDi engine and I am spoilt by its efficiency... -
Old Getz 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
My elderly mother, aged 73, currently drives a small Citroen C3. Her partner (89 years old) a Hyundai Getz 1.1. He wants to buy a scooter to use in town,... -
Can I get a warranty on a high mileage car? 3 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for warranty insurance on car that is more than 10 years old and 130,000 miles. I'm struggling to find a company to cover. -
Ford B-MAX Powershift - Is it reliable? 7 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife is thinking about buying a Ford B-MAX petrol auto, second hand, either two or three years old. There seem to be many issues with the Powershift... -
Would you recommend a 3-door car for our daughter's first car? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a 3-year-old used car for our 17-year-old daughter who has just started driving lessons. Although we've narrowed our choice between... -
Why are pre-1960 cars to be MoT-exempt? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
It has come to my attention that, from 18 November 2013, pre-1960 cars no longer need an MoT. This seems to me to be ridiculous. Surely the age of these... -
Which small car for my 17-year-old daughter? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 17-year-old daughter has just started driving and I think it would be more cost effective to buy her a small car rather than try to insure her on the...
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