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Forced to use a hire car whilst new BMW was fixed - should the dealer pay for my costs? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a new BMW 3 Series recently, but upon delivery discovered some minor scratches. Due to the fact that I live in London (the car was ordered in... -
Would you recommend a Fiat 500 or MINI for a tall driver doing long journeys? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My father is a 63-year-old large man at 6-foot 3-inches, and heavy! He currently drives a 2009 Mercedes-Benz S320 diesel. He travels 60 miles a day to... -
We've had to fix faults on my daughter's MINI Cooper - should the dealer who sold it to us reimburse us? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has just bought a secondhand car and has had two or three failures that she only discovered soon after buying the car. The car is an 8-year... -
Which cars are easily insurable for a 17-year-old? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our daughter will shortly be 17 and will learn to drive. We currently have a two-year-old Touran and a six-year-old MINI Cooper soft top. We assume both... -
Elf and safety 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife wants a cute second car to bomb around in. I on the other hand would like a classic. We have agreed (compromised) that a late 1960s Wolseley Hornet... -
Don’t breaker the bank 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
We are considering buying a new car and scrapping our 11-year-old Peugeot 406 to take advantage of the Government's Scrappage deal. We are looking to... -
What product will remove mould from a convertible roof? 21 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a MINI Roadster JCW. There's some green mould around the edge of the rear window and also where the roof meets the body at the rear. There are also... -
What type of insurance do I need to cover taxi drivers and hire cars? 1 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm planning to buy two new cars on HP to hire out to minicab/Uber drivers but I'm not sure if this is allowed. If it is, can you please advice on what... -
What compact convertibles would be a suitable replacement for a Fiat 500C? 18 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
Is there another small convertible to rival my ageing Fiat 500C? I want something that is just as compact, has a back seat to take a dog or small... -
Small cars with the best legroom 13 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Do you know which small cars offer the best legroom for drivers, something suitable for around town, odd trip on the A roads, and as a second family car?... -
Can I get a small EV with a 350 mile range? 18 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I live in a townhouse with no off-street parking. I have a garage in a block but it is unpowered. As I would like to buy an EV, I monitored my driving... -
How can I fix my MINI's clogged DPF? 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 MINI Cooper D, which is suffering a bout of DPF issues. Within a few months of owning the car, the DPF light came on (regularly) and BMW performed... -
Can you recommend an alternative to the Audi Q2? 25 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I like the look and performance of the Audi Q2. What similar models would perhaps be a better choice? -
I cover about 7000 miles per year - can you suggest a hybrid or all-electric car? 14 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I cover about 7000 miles per year. Can you suggest a hybrid or all-electric replacement for my MINI One? -
I need to get my car dated to ship it but have no original paperwork - what do you suggest? 7 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to ship a 1992 Mini Rover to the States but I don't have the original documentation to prove it's age. I'm in Italy with my car. Any idea how... -
Best quality small auto or semi auto? 2 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
We need a small (not city or super mini) quality petrol car for local lanes/town parking and 5000 mile p.a.(currently have 5 year old MB A150). Back... -
Alternatives to Ford S-MAX? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
We need to find a car with space for 3 child seats in the back on a Budget of £12k. I want to find an alternative to an S-Max, which my wife wants.... -
Swift decision 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am selling my 2006 Suzuki Swift 1.3 GLX and am torn between another Swift DDiS 1.3 GLX or the Splash DDiS 1.3, which is 1100 Euros less but with only... -
If I service my new car at an independent garage - will I void the manufacturer's warranty? 29 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
My first service is due September 2019. I have previously used a local BMW Specialist. If I do so with my new vehicle, how do I stand legally with the... -
Can I appeal the VED premium rate? 5 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I bought a MINI Countryman Hybrid in March 2023. I was very careful to keep the total cost under £40,000. I ordered it in June 2022, but there were a...

