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Seat Ibiza sale 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please can you give me some advice how to sell a black 2005 05 reg, 3dr seat Ibiza 1.4 Sport. I looked in Glass's guide and got an idea of prices trade... -
Strange Rover 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I bought from a main Land Rover dealership, 150 miles away from where I live, a 3-year-old, 22k mile, one owner Range Rover, for a fair... -
Bore and stroke 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please can you give us any advice regarding a problem with the Toyota Avensis? Earlier this year we noticed our car was using a lot of oil and our son... -
Mondo caned 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a Ford Mondeo 2.5 Ghia X 5-door hatchback (March 04), which I purchased as a Ford Direct Car in Feb 2005. The car was a Ford management... -
A gentleman and a school car 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased an 18-month-old Yaris from a Toyota main dealer. I was told that it was a one-owner car. A week after taking delivery I noticed a... -
Are there any guidelines about how much someone should drive to maintain their competence? 27 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
My 24 year old son has had a licence since he was 18. He has never driven a lot although I have no doubts about his competence. He is not likely to need... -
How long should brake discs last? 20 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I recently had my 5 year old Kia Sportage AWD serviced and MoTd and athough it passed I was told that the brake discs were pitted or scored and would have... -
How long should a battery last? 20 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I fitted a new Varta blue dynamic battery to my wife's 2010 Hyundai i10 in March 2001 after the original fitted 10.75 year old Exide battery failed. Although... -
Is there a standard for paint thickness? 2 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased an A5 Sportback and noticed quite a lot of chipping occurring to the leading edge of the bonnet after only 8k and less than a... -
My automatic Polo does not creep forward when I come off the brakes, is there something wrong? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 automatic VW Polo TSI. I have noticed when I am stationary and in Drive that the car is not rolling forward like my old auto used too do.... -
How do I remove windscreen scratches? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought an 8 month old used car from a dealer. Under certain sunlit conditions I notice small scratches on the windscreen. It looks like... -
What should I replace my Jaguar XF with? 25 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a 14 year old Jaguar XF3.0D with 150,000 miles. It still runs well and is great on long journeys with heated leather seats etc. Over the... -
I need a replacement for my Citroen C3 Picasso - what should I buy? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have to replace my much-loved Citroen C3 Picasso with something maybe three to five years old. I love the Picasso's high driving position, its spaciousness,... -
Cam belt replacement - age or mileage? 7 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Tiguan, owned from new, is almost five years old but has only covered 26,500 miles. Volkswagen say the cam belt should be replaced at five... -
Could you recommend an electric van or a petrol Euro6 model? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are there any electric panel vans, equivalent to a Citroen Relay or similar, available? If not, as I suspect, what would you recommend in the petrol vehicles,... -
Could you recommend a seven-seater for a narrow driveway? 22 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
We have a very narrow driveway and are thinking of buying a seven-seater to house two children's car seats (one three-year-old and one newborn) and two... -
Is it legal to drive in the EU and Switzerland in a classic car that's MoT exempt? 4 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
Both my Renault R16s are almost 50 years old and have tax exemption as they are registered as historic. Do I need to fill in a V112 form as well? Furthermore... -
What economical, practical vehicle comes with a long warranty? 24 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm hoping for advice on the best new economical and practical vehicle to buy with a long warranty. Or perhaps advice on the best secondhand model for... -
What newer makes and models should my mum consider to replace her Mercedes-Benz A-Class with? 5 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
My mum is looking to replace the 2007 Mercedes-Benz A-Class that she's had for 7 years. She likes the higher up seating in her current car and is not interested... -
Need a rugged family hatchback - any recommendations? 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to purchase a used Golf/Focus sized hatchback. I live in the lake district and drive up a lot of mountain passes and winding country lanes...