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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... -
Can I import a car to Thailand when I move there next year? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
You have a lot of experience of motoring in Thailand (I have often hired cars there, but driving is the limit of my experience). Is there any way of importing... -
Should I reject a faulty car that has now been off the road for six weeks awaiting repair? 10 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I bought a faulty car from a dealership and realised it within just 12 hours. The repairs are going to take 6-8 months as the part required is not available... -
What car for 32 mile daily commute? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
My new commute has me travelling 16 miles each way per day - 8 miles of A/B roads and 8 miles of motorway, around 8k miles per year. My 2008 Focus 1.8... -
Need a used saloon for £6000 - any recommendations? 18 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a new car to replace my ageing Toyota Avensis saloon. My commute is around 300 miles per week and I'd like a five-door saloon, with... -
Changing from an SUV to hot hatch 20 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a Renault Kadjar 1.6 dCi. I like the car, but the engine feels sluggish compared to the same engine I had in my previous Nissan Qashqai. I... -
Downing grading from 2 cars to 1 21 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are downgrading from two cars to one. We roughly do 7000 miles a year, split between short shopping trips to 200 mile plus round trips. We are not sure... -
Wanted - smaller car with higher driving position 20 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a small child and another on the way. We're now looking to replace our Fiat 500, with something which will be a 'second car' - used mainly for... -
Need an economical car for towing a horse box 21 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2010 Defender 90 which has the most expensive road tax. I drive about 25 miles a week to the supermarket and once a week to take the... -
Where can I have a Volkswagen Golf ESP fault repaired cheaply? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 Golf 1.4 which I've owned for around four years. Last month the ESP light showed on the dashboard and now I find that the warning brake light... -
Should I buy a petrol or a diesel? 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I really like the look of the Vauxhall Insignia and have test driven one at my local dealer; however, the salesman has told me about DPFs, which are now... -
The installation of a black box ruined my son's car - what should we do? 13 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son bought a new Volkswagen Golf GTE in September for his commute to work. He changed his insurance to an RAC policy with compulsory Black Box. The... -
Land Rover Discovery engine failure - who is liable for the repair costs? 14 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
Our daughter purchased a 3.5-year-old Land Rover Discovery with 40,000 miles on the clock six months ago, for which she paid £45,000. The car broke down... -
Faulty SEAT Ibiza - am I entitled to a refund? 29 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Three months ago I bought a 2011 SEAT Ibiza Cupra 1.4 TSI with 180PS. Since then I have noticed that the car uses a lot of oil. About a litre every 1000... -
Is the DSG gearbox unreliable? 8 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
With regards to all these reported issues of DSG failures/issues, could it be that people are not paying attention to the service routines on the DSG box? I... -
Why are two dealers charging different prices for the same used car? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Searching on the official website I found two used Volkswagen Sharans within my budget of £20,000. One was at the local dealership, the other was in another... -
I need to replace my Hyundai Terracan with something cheaper to run - would a Skoda Scout be suitable? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Hyundai Terracan 2.9CRDT manual. It has 118,000 miles on the clock, I'm lucky if it is worth £4000. The Terracan does 22-24mpg and I need something... -
Can you recommend some of your readers watch the programme "Classic Car Restoration"? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have no wish to be rude to your readers, but the chap from Bristol, who paid £22,000 for an unfinished Beetle restoration wants his brains testing. It... -
Consumer rights 9 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2 year old Corsa from a franchised Vauxhall garage last month and I have received what I would call "shocking" service levels from them. There... -
I''ve found a Land Rover Freelander 2 for sale in Spain - is it safe to buy? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a car UK registered car currently in Spain. The owner moved there some months ago and is arranging the sale via a shipping...
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