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Uni student in need of a cheap car – what do you recommend? 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am a university student looking to buy my first car. I have a maximum budget of £2000 and need something small and cheap to run and insure. What do... -
Buying a used diesel estate - what's best? 9 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am in the market for a used estate car, with a manual gearbox and diesel engine. Ideally, I’d like the car to be seven or eight years old and the engine... -
Can you recommend a simple a reliable car? 23 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a new car that is simple, economical and reliable. I am very disillusioned with new designs and want something that will be basic and... -
Trade in or auction - what's the best method for selling a car? 22 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m in the process of buying a BMW 1 Series, but am not sure what to do with my 2012 Ford Fiesta. Should I sell it privately, trade it in or auction via... -
Why does my BMW cut out? 2 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Today my BMW 3 Series cut out four times as I was reducing speed and changing down the gears. I wondered if it was due to the heat? The car restarts... -
Hyundai i20 or Seat Ibiza- what should I buy? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a new car that’s reliable and cheap to run. I’ve narrowed down my search to the Hyundai i20 1.25 manual and the Seat Ibiza Reference 1.4... -
Dacia Sandero - can my sums really be correct? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at the Dacia Sandero, which would be my first new car. Although the Access spec suits me fine, it seems the Ambience with the more efficient... -
Petrol or Diesel Golf? 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am switching from having a company car to car allowance. I do 12,000 miles per year. For personal reasons I like to drive cars from the Volkswagen... -
Downsizing from an S-Type Jaguar 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to replace my Jaguar for a small car. Where will I get the best deal? I am a lady owner, retired, and had the car since new. What reliable... -
Why are my BMW 325i's runflat tyres wearing heavily on the insides? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 BMW 325i coupe with 19,000 miles. I told by Sytners that all four tyres have worn on the inside. The readings are O/S 5, middle 5, I/S 0.... -
Please help me with a major warranty problem following repairs to my Skoda Fabia. 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2006-registered Skoda Fabia in December 2008. The car had 47,000 miles and was in good condition. At the time of purchase, I was given 12 months'... -
Should I buy a workshop manual for my Toyota Previa which has an ignition fault? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Previa II 2.4i 16v Manual 1991 which would run very ragged after warming up. I was advised to get hold of a new coil and No.1 HT lead,... -
Why does the battery on my mild hybrid keep going flat? 12 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Puma 1.0 MHEV but have fault with 12 volt battery losing charge. It will run fine for two or three weeks but then will require jump start... -
Are Cat N cars more expensive to insure? 8 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have found some interesting cars for sale at a fairly local used car place. The cars seem good but he deals only in cat N cars, which he does body work... -
What should we buy when downsizing from two cars to one? 4 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are both in our early 70’s and are now slowly reaching the conclusion that it is hard to justify our running two cars now that we are both... -
How much is my Ford Mondeo worth? 2 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
I gave my car to a local garage to have substantial repairs done. The repairs were largely completed and the owner of the garage was giving it a last test... -
Can I update the TomTom in my Renault Scenic? 12 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am having serious trouble with my Tom Tom built in sat nav on my Renault Scenic 1.9 DCI 2010 Privilege. Can these SD cards be updated to ensure the maps... -
What do you recommend as a replacement for my Kia Picanto? 31 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need some advice on what to replace my Kia Picanto with. I have no off street parking (or potential for a charging plug) so need a petrol or hybrid car... -
Will changing away from runflat tyres help the ride comfort on my BMW? 17 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a BMW 320i XDrive from new in 2016. I have always found the ride to be noisy and hard but enjoyed the sharp steering and power response. The... -
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...
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