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Bunged 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I own a BMW 325 that was first registered in March 2005. It has always been regularly serviced by BMW dealers, has covered 80,000 miles and is not covered... -
X tractor-van 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 57 plate X5 7-seater, which we have had since new, and my husband drives and old but very well maintained 5 Series. He has been waiting... -
Need a small car that can carry my golf clubs 28 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new small car, which is large enough to accommodate my golf clubs. Ideally the car would be 1800mm in width including wing mirrors to fit... -
I'm buying a new BMW X1, will it have the latest operating system? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I would just like your view on the following. For many, many months I have been trying to buy a new BMW X1 (U11 series) and finally managed to source one... -
Is it more expensive to be insured as a sole driver? 4 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have received notification of my insurance renewal from Churchill, which is £408.20 - a 41% increase on last year. I live in Sutherland and my mileage... -
What damage can misfuelling do? 25 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
My son has a 5 year old diesel car and told me that he had a half tank full (about 28 litres) of premium diesel in it and then went to top up to full but... -
My plug-in hybrid has only done 2500 miles in the last year. Does is really need a major service? 19 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, owned since almost new and has done 38,000 miles. Each year I have had it serviced at a local dealer. This year,... -
Which is the best SUV choice in my budget? 16 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a reliable SUV for under £8500. I've shortlisted the Hyundai Santa Fe 2011/2012, Subaru Forester 2011/2012 and Nissan Xtrail 2012/2013.... -
How much is a 1999 Smart Limited 1 worth? 15 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
We own a 1999 Smart Limited 1. I believe there were only 7500 of these Limited 1 specials produced. How many are still-on-the-road today and what sort... -
Should I swap my petrol car for a plug-in hybrid? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am very pleased with my three-year-old Subaru XV auto. I have no reason to change it, except that I am considering swapping to a Mitsubishi Outlander... -
Can you recommend a good, small jump start pack? 22 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have read quite a few forum posts about jump starting modern cars (or not) using jump leads, and the (various) procedures to do it (or not), and am somewhat... -
My son's No Claims runs out soon - should we insure an old banger in his name to maintain his NCB? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
We run two cars: an Audi A5, UK insured for summer and a Nissan X-Trail, insured in France for winter. We share them both with our son, who lives in London... -
Do you know of any alternatives to an obsolete part for my 1990 Ford Fiesta RS? 30 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 1990 Ford Fiesta RS Turbo. A 'suppressor' connected in the fuel injection has broken down causing the engine to cut out due to fuel starvation.... -
Insurance pricing - confused? 12 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have recently returned to motorbike ownership after a three year gap. I had thought that insurance pricing was based on actuarial risk and commissions... -
Smaller than a CR-V 2 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
Between March 2008 and March 2013, we owned a Honda CR-V, 2000cc petrol. This vehicle suited us as I am now 75 years of age, 6ft 3 inches tall, I weigh... -
Why won't MINI help pay for a failed inlet camshaft sensor? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
The inlet camshaft sensor has failed on my wife's MINI Cooper Automatic. It is three years and five months old and has covered only 6,419 miles from new.... -
Should I buy an Audi TT or a Volkswagen Eos? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been considering swapping my 2003 Ford Focus Mark I, 2.0 Zetec, owned from new, for a convertible. I would prefer to retain front wheel drive, 2.0-litre... -
Insurance liability dispute & late witness claim - can you help? 20 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My father was involved in a minor accident waiting to cross the oncoming traffic ie. turning right. A lorry in front of him was doing the same and moved... -
Do you have to have a Hyundai or KIA serviced at a recognised workshop to keep the long warranty? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I read about the long warranties on Hyundais and KIAs. Do you need to take your car to the dealers to keep the 5 and 7-year warranties? I also read about... -
Should I change the oil in my Freelander 2 before embarking on a 2000-mile trip round Europe? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
We own an 18-month-old 150PS Land Rover Freelander 2, which was serviced at 12 months and 10,000 miles. We will shortly be six months on from the first...