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  • VRS ting 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 52 plate ex-police force Skoda 1.8T with around 95,000 on the clock and service evidence would suggest the mileage is correct. Recently, though,...
  • Peak performance 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am a GP, mountain rescue doctor and am about to do blue light training to respond as a volunteer for the local ambulance service. I need something that...
  • 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...
  • Pootle barge 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I'm leaving London for the country and want to buy a tax-free car to pootle around in locally. I'm not overly-mechanically skilled, though can do the basics;...
  • Automated mangler 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My 2005 Mazda 2 Capella automatic "died" after going a few yards. The AA couldn't fix it so towed it to my trusted garage. They tried 2 different diagnostic...
  • Drive now, own later 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have just ordered a car from a dealer in response to a reverse auction that I placed with autoebid.com. The offer states that the car will be trade...
  • Prius conviction 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking about using the scrappage scheme to trade in my 1993 E Class Automatic Mercedes. It has been a great car and has only done 82,000 miles....
  • Horse plower 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am a horse vet. I do between 25k and 30k miles a year. I need a car that is reliable, economical and has a large boot space. 4 wheel drive is an advantage...
  • News summery 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Both Motorpoint and Bob Gerard admit that their “new” S2000s were manufactured 9 months or so ago. Motorpoint’s are registered from Nov 2008, which is...
  • Ex-Audi 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I was very pleased to read your road test on the SEAT Exeo, which was encouraging not least for the fact that I have recently placed an order for an Exeo...
  • Breakdown of communication 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I bought my 04 reg Renault Espace 18 months ago. It ran fine until it decided it wanted to go at 10mph. I limped it to the Renault garage that said on...
  • is it possible to convert a Dacia Sandero to LPG? 3 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
    Can you tell me if it's possible to convert a petrol Dacia Sandero to LPG?
  • Buying a used Skoda Yeti - which diesel is best? 1 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I need a compact 4x4 with an automatic gearbox. I've seen two used Skoda Yetis for sale, both diesels with 10k on the clock. One is a 170PS, the other...
  • What's the best used estate for £8000? 2 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to spend £8000 on a used estate, likely to do 15-20K miles a year. It must have a large boot and boast plenty of pace on the motorway. What...
  • Alfa Romeo 159 - is the diesel engine reliable? 25 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter is looking to buy a 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, can you tell me if the diesels are reliable?
  • Selling a car - auction or private sale? 3 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I want to sell my May 2003 Mazda 6 Sport petrol hatchback with 103,000 miles on the clock. Is auction a better way than privately selling it?
  • My newly-bought used car has a cracked alloy. What are my rights with the dealer? 20 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a used approved 2018 Mercedes E-Class from a Jaguar dealer. It's still under manufacturer warranty and I opted for year extended dealer warranty....
  • I have a 1989 Audi 80 Quattro sat in a barn - what's the best way to start restoring it? 9 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I've owned a 1989 Audi 80 Quattro 2.3 for a good number of years now and it has been confined to a barn, which is a great shame. I'm looking for some advice...
  • Change or keep current Focus? 7 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2012 (62) Ford Focus Zetec S 1.6 TDCi which is my third Focus to date. I appreciate a lot of this is personal opinion but would value your...
  • Why do you recommend runflat tyres when they ruin the ride quality? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I usually agree with your advice, but on the subject of BMW runflats my own experience leads me to disagree. Just over a year ago I bought a 335i SE with...
 

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