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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... -
Old British cars of the 1970s were probably more susceptible to rust than modern cars. 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
The email regarding paint problems following bonnet repairs reminded me of problems I had about thirty years ago when I was unfortunate enough to own a... -
Which reliable, economical four or five door car would you recommend? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 coupe and a 1989 Mercedes-Benz G Wagon (that runs on LPG and petrol). Both have done over 140,000 miles and... -
SORN question for laid up vehicle since 1998 21 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an old Triumph Herald which has been laid up by my garage since the end of 1997. Prior to that it was used on the road and was taxed. The car has... -
Why is VOSA initiating these changes to the MoT inspection, such as visual inspections only for suspension springs? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I just read a letter sent to Car Mechanics magazine (Oct. page 41). It was sent by an MOT tester who went on a refresher course run by VOSA. One of the... -
Should I expect better fuel economy from my Mercedes-Benz C200 CDi Estate? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Last September I replaced my C220CDi Mercedes-Benz Estate (85,000 miles) with a Blue Efficiency C200 CDi Mercedes Estate – both diesel automatics. Over... -
Trading a Land Rover Freelander for a used small family car 26 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Land Rover Freelander 2 TD4 XS, full black leather, bought new by me in June 2008, 27,000 miles in grey, aprox £18K trade in. I want to save... -
Should we replace our 2002 Jazz with the latest model? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have had a Honda Jazz 1.4 SE since 2002 and, apart from two fairly minor problems (an EGR valve problem, which you identified, and a rear wheel bearing... -
Could you suggest an economical, reliable 4-door car which offers a bit of fun? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been running a Ford Focus 53-reg 1.8 Zetec diesel for the last seven years. The car has been very reliable except for water in the passenger foot... -
How can we get our twin 17-year-old boys learning to drive as cheaply as possible? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have twin boys who will be 17 in September. Obviously they would like to learn to drive. However, insurance is likely to be a big issue. Would it be... -
Loather Doom 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a BMW 320D, just coming up to 4 years old and due for a new set of tyres. I loathe and detest the runflat tyres my car came on. In all the cars I... -
Nothing new? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am in dispute with Nissan in Basingstoke because they sold my wife a Micra on the basis of no model changes inside a year from the date of purchase,... -
Does my 2005 Volkswagen Polo really need a cam belt change at 40,000 miles? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
We purchased our current Volkswagen Polo from a main dealer four years ago and at the same time bought an annual service cover for £14/month for three... -
Moteworthy 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Dad (aged 66, retired, disabled) is about to take up a car on the Motability scheme. His first ever new car. He is pretty mobile, his disability is... -
A Bip on the horizon? 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I can only walk 50 metres or so and have a Brigaid Hoist fitted in my car and a powered wheel chair. I went to a Mobility Centre to get advice on cars,... -
Yellow fervour 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 3-Series developed a fault and displayed a YELLOW warning light. The handbook advised me I could continue my journey, but at moderate speed, exercising...
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