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Why won't BMW repair rust damage on my 2003 BMW M3 under warranty? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My (June) '03-registered BMW M3 has developed several small bubbles on the paintwork of the boot lid (on the rear-facing surface). These appear to be early... -
Car insurance for newly passed 17 year old 24 Apr 2024 (Forum)
He is taking his test next week so in a spirit of optimism I am tentatively exploring options for insurance. Last summer we bought a project car for him on his 17th, a 2002 Fiat Seicento and since January I’ve been taking him out for practise in addition to his lessons. Insuring him as a learner was through Adrian Flux for £257 for 4 months (I’m also insured to drive it on a cheap classic policy). -
Old large diesel estate 11 Oct 2006 (Forum)
What I want is a large and by large I mean Volvo sized, estate which is also fairly economical ( hence the diesel idea ) which will also be durable and reliable as far as you can with old cars. My shortlist is Vauxhall Carlton 2.3D, Audi 100 Avant, Volvo 740 TD, Peugeot 505 2.5D and the Ford Granada 2.5D. Im not keen on turbo cars really as at the age Im looking at, its likely to be knackered, so id prefer one of the non-turbo options as a preference. -
A seller didn't tell me the car's nav was broken. Should I worry about it? 23 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want to get a good, used Mercedes-Benz B-Class diesel around 6-7 years old. On a test drive, everything was good. Only that the car's sat nav screen... -
You'd banger believe it. 23 Dec 2002 (Forum)
Jonny said: "I was expecting it to be a real wreck, but it was better than ever... whoever took the Sunny obviously liked their cars and had treated the old girl well. I've done very well out of the whole incident." That's one happy ending for a stolen car story, and here's another - a violent London gang responsible for stealing £350,000-worth of cars were jailed yesterday for a total of 80 years. -
Need a second hand car that will fit a wheelchair 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
We need a second hand car (circa £10,000) with room for a wheelchair, two children and two adults. We have a Mini Copper Clubman diesel, which is fantastic... -
No depreciation £5-8k sport car 24 May 2005 (Forum)
What's come to mine is an mid-80s Porsche 911 coupe for £6-8k. What's there to look for on these cars other than in the c-by-c breakdown? My main worry is that everything will be welded/rusted together on a 20 year-old car and, as I will be working on the car myself, I will be blow-touching when comes to replacing parts. -
My car has been off the road since 1992 - what documents do I need to get it back on the road? 12 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1983 Alfa GTV which has been off the road and garaged since 1992, well before SORN came in. I have the old style V5 logbook What do I need to... -
Taking a barth 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
When my husband died I was left with his 10-year-old SLK Kompressor and my own Abarth. An ideal combination. Unfortunately a recent illness has made it... -
MoT in my back yard 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
A government proposal to reduce the frequency of MoT tests could affect road safety in the UK. Under the current MoT system, our cars receive a yearly... -
Is it more environmentally friendly to run something like a Land Rover for 30 years than buy a succession of hatchbacks? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having owned and run a 1991 Land Rover Defender since passing my test at 17 four years ago, I was pleased to see the article a few weeks back in favour... -
Will my 5-year-old Jaguar X-Type be reliable for another three years and 50,000 miles? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 5-year-old Jaguar X-Type 2.0-litre diesel that has done 80,000 miles. I like its economy, comfort and load capacity. My main mileage is on country... -
The White stuff 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
My four-year-old Mazda 6 aircon packed up the other month. On inspection by my local Mazda dealer, T.W. White & Son in Addlestone, from which I had bought... -
Keep or sell my old Saab? 21 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a young 78 years old and have owned a 2000 SAAB model 9-3 SE auto 5-door hatchback from new. It has 45k on the clock and is the best car I have ever... -
New or used dilemma 24 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My old banger was written off recently and now I need a new car. My situation is I don't (currently) have a drive or garage, I get the train to work everyday... -
Scrap muddle 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
As the proud owner of a 19-year-old Renault 5 1.7 I was interested in the new initiative that might tempt me to sell our old car. I have read that the... -
My 2003 Honda Jazz has been absolutely reliable. 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Like TC (29/12/12), I have a Honda Jazz 1.4 SE that I bought in September 2005 when it was 18 months old. At the time, I was 74 and looking for a car that... -
What is vehicle shortfall insurance? 18 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I've just reserved a pre-registered Vauxhall Astra 1.2 which I'm buying outright with an on the road price of £23,000. I'm being offered VSI - do I need... -
Should I use main dealer or independent servicing for my car? 10 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
My Skoda Karoq is nearly three years old. I’ve only done 20,000 miles and it’s running well. As car prices have increased considerably in the last three... -
What's a suitable car for a 70-year-old? 15 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I drive an Audi A3 which I have had for seven years and am pleased with. However as we get older, we find long journeys are less comfortable and have thought...
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