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I'm confused about hire purchase and other options 28 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am getting increasingly confused about the different options available for someone who can't afford to buy a car outright immediately. I am starting... -
Fiat 500 reliability and durability 4 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Fiat 500 Sport which was serviced just before its third birthday. I had reported a grumbling noise from the back and an unreliable gauge... -
Should I take my car dealer to court over an incorrect swirl flap repair on my Vauxhall? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car in June 2010, found a problem with the inlet swirl flaps, took it back to garage and they apparently repaired it over the course of a month.... -
What could be causing repeated engine wear and piston slap on our 2008 Honda Jazz? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a Honda Jazz 1.4 SE CVT purchased from a Honda main dealer in June 2008 with 1,300 on the clock used as a demonstrator car. At 18,000 miles we... -
What could have caused pins and needles in my hands after driving a friend's Hyundai i30 long distance? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Each December a friend and I travel from Yorkshire to Scotland, usually in my petrol BMW 318 automatic. This year, because my car is a snow hater, we went... -
Is Citroen likely to contribute to repairing our C1's exhaust? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our Citroen C1 was three years old at the end of May so it's outside warranty. Prior to this I gathered that some C1s/107s/Aygos had suffered loose exhaust... -
Axle springer 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 4-year-old VW Touran TDI that I bought new. Recently, after 62,000 carefully driven miles and no rough motoring, the car fractured a rear coil... -
Is £7995 a good price for this used Nissan Note Acenta? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have viewed a used Nissan Note with the 1.4 16v petrol engine at a Nissan dealer, and would like your advice on the price. The car is, according to the... -
My 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera has suffered a major engine failure - will Porsche offer goodwill on repairs? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2004 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Anniversary secondhand in March 2006 when it had done 8000 miles. I've had it serviced as required at the main... -
Disc grace 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a two year old current model Honda CR-V and Honda insists that the front brake discs require changing due to them being worn and rounded on a car... -
Confusion transfusion 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I thought I would try Shell V-Power diesel. At a Shell Garage I saw a logo in red with a V-Power sign on it and filled up from the pump showing the red... -
Expat information 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 BMW X5 4.4 petrol LHD, bought and registered by its first owner, an English ex-pat, in France. We bought in England in 2006 whence it was... -
We bought a faulty van from a private seller - can we claim back the cost of repairs? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
My daughter bought a 2011 Citroen Berlingo from a private seller this year. Being rather naive, she took the answers to question about any problems, anything... -
Why am I suddenly getting poor economy from my car? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2004 Mondeo 2.0 LX auto, 175000 miles, and am only getting 22-24mpg around town when I was expecting 30mpg. The owner's manual suggests... -
Does the 2011-2017 Kia Picanto have a torque converter gearbox? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying a small automatic that has a good reliable gearbox and decent all round reliability. I currently own a 2015 Honda Civic SR high... -
Has a gearbox fault damaged my car's clutch? 17 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a car that is 17 months old. I've owned it since new and covered 8000 miles in that time. A month ago, the car developed a gearbox grinding/crunching.... -
What's the best used, small hatchback for low mileage use? 25 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
We are both recently retired and found that having just one car (the brilliant Volvo XC40 T3) is proving inconvenient, so we want a small used car for... -
I want to swap my Corsa for something reliable and fuel efficient - what do you suggest? 20 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently driving a 2013 Vauxhall Corsa 1.2-litre. I'm doing about 1000 miles a month and it's costing me about £200 in petrol. I have a five-year-old... -
When does my 1979 BSA become an historic vehicle? 15 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
My BSA was registered in October 1979. When does it become eligible for historic status as far as DVLA is concerned? Their website suggests they have only... -
I bought a secondhand car two months ago - is the seller responsible for fixing its faults? 24 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
My dad purchased me a 2009 MINI about two months ago, in which time I've done 2000 miles. When the car went for it's MoT, it passed with a minor refusal...
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