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Downing sizing from Nissan Qashqai - what should I get? 28 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Nissan Qashqai diesel CVT will soon be three years old. While I love the comfortable driving position and safety kit, I no longer need such a large... -
Need a reliable second hand seven-seater - what do you recommend? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a practical and economical second hand seven-seater? I have £8000 to spend and want to buy a manual car with a petrol engine. I have... -
Why is the climate control in my BMW 120i inadequate? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a BMW 120i convertible with climate control. The 28 degrees centigrade max of the BMW is puny - no good at all for winter sun. Neither does it... -
Which used petrol saloon/hatchback for £15,000? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wish to buy used saloon/hatchback. I have a budget of about £15,000 and I want a car of no more than three years old, max 20,000 miles, petrol, good... -
Should I get my wife's Volkswagen Polo's fan belt changed? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Volkswagen Polo is four years old and has done 15,500 miles. It has just had a service at a reputable local independent garage, but they did... -
Should my Volkswagen Golf 1.9 DSG have annual services, or more often? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a Golf 1.9 DSG SE on an '05 plate, it has just done 82,000 miles. We do approx 15-18,000 miles a year, the car is serviced every year and has just... -
Fiat 500L depreciation 22 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Fiat 500L trekking in April 2014 for £21,300, a year later I was offered a part-exchange value of around £11,000 from the same Fiat dealer.... -
Can you recommend a car for a £11,000 budget? 17 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am desperately trying to make a decision on a car to buy. I have a £10,000/£11,000 budget and have narrowed my choice down to the Honda Jazz, Mazda 2,... -
My car suddenly veered off the road and crashed - any idea why? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was driving my one-year old Audi A3 at about 40mph on a rural road near my home when the car suddenly veered to the right, crossed the road, knocked... -
Will a car show as 'No MoT' on the government database if it is SORN? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I need a second hand car and my friend has offered to sell me his 2002 Ford Fiesta. He gave me the number plates but I’ve checked on the direct.gov website... -
Buying a second car - what should we get? 26 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have up to £5500 to buy a second car for local runs, shopping and dog walks. We would like a small comfy car with a flat load area suitable for two... -
Budget first cars 25 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am a 31-year-old female and Im about to buy my first car after passing my driving test. I would like some advice. My budget is about £2000, and I... -
Which model of Audi A4 would you recommend for economical maintenance? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just passed my driving test and was considering buying a car. I'm 30 years old and an IT technician. I have always wanted to drive an Audi A4 but which... -
What checks should I do before buying a Cat S car? 27 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
What paperwork should I ask for from a garage if I'm buying a Cat S car? Must I have a structural report? The car my son is looking at is less than 3 years... -
What can I do about premature brake wear on my Renault Grand Scenic? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 Renault Grand Scenic since new that has done 21,504 miles. It has been serviced by a Renault dealer since new and I have just been told... -
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Honda CR-V or Lexus RX - which would you choose? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 5-year-old Audi Q5 and the fuel costs and servicing are ridiculous. It was £2300 for a recent service and two days later the turbo unit packed... -
Will a hybrid car that's been sat around for months have battery issues in the future? 7 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm on the lookout for a car and saw a good 2-year old (April 2019) Lexus RX L with 2500 miles on it. Surprisingly, it had done 2300 miles in the first... -
My Ford Focus ST needs an expensive repair for a known issue - can I claim the money from Ford? 17 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Ford Focus ST experienced uneven engine running in December. A Ford dealer traced the problem to the engine wiring harness - a problem for which... -
How much is my 1982 Austin Mini worth? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1982 Austin Mini HL, X reg, that's done 23,000 miles on it and has been in storage since 2004. It is perfect condition, just a bit dusty. Only... -
What car should we buy for using four months of the year in the UK? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I spend eight months each year abroad, and four months in the UK. My wife and I want a vehicle that is comfortable enough to get us from the south of England...

