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Electric, shockproof 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Nissan Terrano is 8 years old this year and has done 58,000 miles. I am a golfer and we live in a remote spot 700 feet above sea level so a 4wd has... -
Unplated price 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have just spent hours on the net and phone trying to get the best quote for my 17-year-old son who is on his provisional licence. He has a 2000 Corsa,... -
Shifting circumstance 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Last September I exchanged my five-year-old Mondeo Zetec 2.0 auto at 100k miles for a Focus Titanium 140TDCI Powershift. The Mondeo was supplied and always... -
Shaftburied Avenue 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
My Toyota Yaris T3 D-4D, purchased new in July 2003, has now covered 37,300 miles. It has developed a ticking noise when on full lock which a Toyota main... -
Key issued 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I own a Renault Laguna with a Key Card. The car is 4 years old. I can no longer remotely lock/unlock with the card but have to manually do it (a real... -
Which three car seats will fit in the back of my car? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Arteon and need to fit three car seats for ages seven, five and nine months. Which are best? -
Is it safe to drive a car with collapsed manfold flaps? 23 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2002 Saab 9-3 and the garage has told me that the manifold flaps have collapsed. It will cost more than £1000 to fix, but this seems like a lot... -
A car reversed into our car at a junction - will it be 50/50 liability? 5 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 19 year old son was coming to a junction off our estate and the car in front of him turned left. My son then pulled up to the junction and the car in... -
Given the different between claimed MPG and real MPG, are hybrids worth buying? 2 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
Which has just revealed their latest test results of real-time driving/ MPG on hybrids. Given that there's a notable disparity with claimed MPG on most... -
Third party lied after an accident that wasn't my fault - what can I do? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 76-year old wife was driving along a street when the driver of a parked car flung the door open, causing considerable damage to both cars. There was... -
Should we sell our SEAT Ibiza or Peugeot 206, and which family car should we replace it with? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My fiancee and I currently have a car each: a 2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.9TDi FR with 72,000 miles, and a 2003 Peugeot 206 1.1 with 48,000 miles. We are looking... -
Can you recommend a reliable, automatic car with soft seats and suspension? 17 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have had a life-changing operation and require a comfortable car with an automatic gearbox. I want soft suspension and soft seats. I want something similar... -
Are car warranties worthwhile and why do people buy them? 25 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
Can you please explain why car warranties are bought and whether they are worth while. If they are necessary can you recommend a reliable company? -
My car caught fire 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
On Friday 1st April I was driving along the road in my 2006 Audi A4 convertible with my three year old daughter. All of a sudden I started to smell... -
Can I claim for a punctured radiator under warranty? 9 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a three week old car. It showed that the coolant was low so I took it in to a dealer for a check. "Oh it's a new car", they said. "We've topped... -
12 month old Audi A3 has cracked tyres 16 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A3 which was bought new in August 2015 and has approximately 7000 miles on the clock. The tyres are Dunlop Sport Maxx and I recently had... -
Ford refusing to replace engine under warranty 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Two months ago my car broke down and needed to be towed home by the RAC. My local Ford dealer diagnosed the problem as a blown spark plug which had disintegrated... -
What do you think of the Ford S-Max? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Its time for me to invest. Despite its breakdown in France last year, I'm going to keep my Skoda Superb as the family car and I want to get something similar... -
Audi Q5 or BMW X3 - which SUV? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
We intend to trade in our Audi Q5 2.0 TDI SE soon. Although the car has been reliable, the unsettled ride and the DSG gearbox have made us think twice... -
Can I expect my diesel Renault Laguna to develop expensive problems soon? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
In 2009 I bought a new Renault Laguna 2.0dCi 150 Initiale 50 diesel automatic. Can you tell me whether it has a diesel particulate filter, dual mass flywheel...