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Why are older cars being forced into obsolescence? 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Having spent much of my life immersed in most matters car related including working on the body shop floor and restoring classics, I have an axe to grind... -
Where should I sell a Mercedes 190E? 5 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
A friend has a 1992 one-owner Mercedes 190 1.8 automatic with very low mileage (under 50K). It has hardly been used for the last 11 years and was last... -
Why are modern cars, like my wife's Volkswagen Touran, so complicated? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Surely there is something fundamentally stupid about the way we are building cars today? I drive a ten-year-old Toyota Yaris, a wonderful little car. My... -
Setting sale 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently enquired about a BMW 635csi Highline for sale in Liverpool. I have been in contact with the seller about the car and have asked him any problems... -
Admirable Admiral - car insurance 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
Car insurance companies that deserve praise must be in the minority, so here goes. I was hit by a driver insured by Admiral last Thursday. On Friday, I... -
Rusty New Land Rover Defender - 5 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
In July last year at 10 months old my new Land Rover Defender was returned to Lancaster Land Rover in Reading due to a number of rust and paint issues,... -
Audi S3 first service followed by engine oil loss 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife's S3 was 11 months 29 days old when at 7900 miles I sent it to an Audi main dealer for oil service on 30 Dec 2010. After 40 miles I discovered... -
Crime and pushing it 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
Back in August we were returning from a holiday in Derbyshire with our daughter and our two granddaughters, when I was caught in a speed-trap in the village... -
What's a good replacement for a Lexus CT200h? 23 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a replacement for a 12 year old Lexus CT200 which had all the bells and whistles in its day. We also have a Honda CR-V so don't need... -
Where can I get parts for a Ford Puma? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I inherited my father-in-law's 1998 Ford Puma. It turned out to be very rusty throughout. Eventually, with welding and new front sub-frame, everything... -
Which tyres for our Audi A4? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have an Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI which is almost six years old with just over 69,000 miles. The rear tyres are approaching replacement after 36,000 miles... -
audi A3 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Considering purchase of used A3 say 2/3 years old. Must be auto and 5 door possibly petrol but not opposed to diesel. As there are so many A3's in the... -
Is there any way of keeping my Citroen C3 Picasso's radio on when the ignition is off? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just replaced my Citroen Xsara Picasso with a new Citroen C3 Picasso HDI VTR+ (influenced by your review). I am extremely pleased with it apart... -
Is my car likely to be a write off? 1 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
My 6 year old 1.4 TSI Golf Estate was damaged by a coach while parked. It has just gone away to be assessed. The damage seems superficial, but it involves... -
Should I repair my current car or buy something newer? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Peugeot 407 SW. I bought it for towing and it proved to be an excellent tow car. I no longer tow but although old, I still love it. I know... -
Is it worth contesting a SORN fine? 3 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My car was SORN'd in September 2015. It became eligible for Historic Vehicle Status in April 2016. I assumed DVSA would automatically update details and... -
How do I prove that my new Fiat 500X has various electrical failures? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I leased a 4 month old FIAT 500X Cross Plus that had done 3200 miles. I was turning into a roundabout when the steering wheel locked and I could could... -
What's the different between N1 and M1 vehicle classification? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a Ford Transit Custom double cab to replace my old Volkswagen T5 Transporter Kombi. Why is the Volkswagen an M1 category and the Transit... -
What causes common turbo failures on the Audi A6 diesel? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Against repeated advice in your column I decided to continue running my gorgeous Audi A6 diesel estate car beyond the three-year warranty period. 18 months... -
Should I buy a used diesel? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have driven Volvos with tremendous satisfaction since 1970, currently a V70 diesel estate, but now at 82 I am finding it difficult to get in and out...
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