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Is a catalytic converter covered under warranty? 12 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
Does a new car warranty cover the cat? I have an MG ZS which is 18 months old and has done 3,000 miles. It was bought new. I have been told by the MG agent... -
What's the best small, reliable car with raised driving position for under £8000? 13 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm a single parent looking for advice for buying a small, reliable, inexpensive to run car with a high driving seat and easy access for the driver (dodgy... -
Are there any parts providers for 1990s Ford models? 25 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I own a 1998 Ford Escort Saloon 1.8 Ghia. Finding parts is proving impossible, or even small firms who are willing to manufacture them. Many of the parts... -
I have a 2008 Audi TT Roadster - should I sell it or keep it in case it becomes a classic? 4 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Audi TT Roadster with lots of factory fitted extras, including remote key fob roof up/down. Should I sell it or keep it in case it becomes... -
Should I buy a lead acid or calcium battery? 25 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1999 Morgan +4. Should I buy a lead acid or a calcium battery? My last battery was a Halfords lead acid and lasted seven years. -
Is it worthwhile to repair my old car? 24 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a three-door 1997 Toyota RAV4, which I've owned since 1999. The subframe needs welding, plus a few other bits. It will cost around £800. Would you... -
At what mileage should I replace brake pads and discs? 14 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda 6 is just under three years old with 24,000 miles on the clock. I was told that the pads and discs need to be replaced all round. My first service... -
Is the dealer liable to pay for engine repairs on my two year old Audi A4? 3 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought an Audi A4 from an Audi dealer two years ago. It's been serviced by them since purchase, with the last service in December 2017. It recently broke... -
What is the best way to sell classic car parts? 20 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
My dad is moving and has dug out my old hubcaps from the MG Magnette I had in the 1980s. Do you have any idea how much we could sell them for and where?... -
My daughter is returning to the UK after 20 years - do you have any advice on insuring her new car? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My daughter, an expat for 20 years, will return to the UK this year from Hong Kong. She holds a full license but hasn't driven for 10 years. I've told... -
Water flooding into footwell in Renault Scenic 23 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have an 18 month old Renault Grand Scenic, still under warranty. Following heavy rainfall, there was strange whistling noise from the air vents. Water... -
Plug-in hybrid engine reliability 19 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
Over some 35+ years of car ownership I have repeatedly been warned of the dangers of buying old low mileage cars, due to the likelihood that the engine... -
Misrepresented service history 17 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a two year old Jeep Grand Cherokee from a Jeep dealer. It was advertised as having a full service history but after I received the documentation... -
An economial estate car suitable for rough roads 5 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hi, I do a lot of driving on rough, gravel roads as I spend a lot of time in South Africa, and am looking for an estate car that will survive them.... -
Buying a classic car for £5K 31 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have around £5000 to spend on a classic car, to be used at weekends and occasionally during the week. I'm thinking of an original Saab 900, hatch or... -
Selling mid-PCP contract - what can I do? 15 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
In August last year I bought a 62 plate Skoda Yeti TDi 170 Elegance from my local dealer. We traded in my wife's Octavia (£3200) and did a PCP at £345... -
BMW 320d - what's the best fuel and tyre combination? 7 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
After reading your glowing report of the BMW 320d ED, I have bought a one year old model. Do you think it is worthwhile using a premium fuel such as Shell's... -
What should my daughter replace her Mazda Premacy with? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter and son-in-law intend changing their 10-year-old, 59,000 mile Mazda Premacy 1.8 petrol GXi. It has given excellent service, is in first class... -
Should I bother with fully comprehensive insurance on an old Peugeot of little value? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 1999 Peugeot estate car, which I inherited seven years ago. At the time I obtained a valuation, for probate, from the Peugeot garage that had been... -
Which stylish, child-friendly car to replace our Fiat 500? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Fiat 500 1.2 Sport since 2008 – bought as an ex-demo and have been very happy with it. I like the way it looks and drives. However, due...