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Why is the part exchange value of our Mini Countryman so low? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful if I could seek your advice with regards to an issue that has arisen with our local BMW/Mini dealership. I currently drive a Mini Cooper... -
My car has been written off as a Cat S - can I keep the same personalised plate if I get it repaired? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
My car, which carries a special number plate, was slightly damaged recently, but the insurance company's repairers wish to write it off. It is classified... -
Why do the front brake calipers on my Jaguar X-Type keep binding? 17 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
Five years ago I purchased a very clean low mileage (85k) 2003 2.5L automatic Jaguar X-Type from an elderly gentleman who had only used it for short, local... -
Would a cracked alloy fall under warranty? 2 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
We have a Mercedes-Benz C-Class Coupe and the warranty is three years old next year. We've had the car since July 2020, purchased from a reputable Jaguar... -
Low cost motorway driving 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need some advice on what car (probably second hand) to buy. My priorities are: MOST IMPORTANT: 1. Low *overall* cost motoring 2. Quiet & comfortable... -
Does the Jaguar XJR have any known problems I should look for? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a 2003 Celica (140bhp) for two years now and fancy a bit of a change. Talking down the pub with friends, we got on to slightly older but very... -
RAV counter 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
We have a 52 plate 61,000 mile RAV-4 D-4D. The car has been owned by us for the last two years. Earlier this year, at 55,000 miles, we lost the use of... -
Fiestaring discontent 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1998 1.25 Fiesta, which is getting expensive to get through MOTs. With the scrappage scheme, I am now considering buying a new car but I've only... -
My van keeps cutting out - how can I fix DPF problems? 22 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
My son recently purchased a Peugeot 207 diesel van. Sometimes without warning the engine dies while he is driving. If he switches it of then on the particle... -
When buying a used car, whats more important - mileage or number of previous owners? 14 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
We’re looking to buy a used Honda CR-V for around £7000. What’s more important, miles on the clock or number of previous owners? -
Is an engine flush really worth £30? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a two year old Hyundai i20. When I take my car in for servicing, they are quite insistent that it is necessary to flush the engine with flushing... -
Why does my Nissan Almera wobble when I drive it? 8 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a 14 year old Nissan Almera 1.5 Petrol. It wobbles at low speed. Its not wheel balancing because I know what that feels like. But in gears... -
Wheel and steering alignment 2 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Toyota RAV4 came back from having the brake pads changed (local Toyota dealership) with the steering wheel about five degrees off centre. This was corrected... -
Should I buy a hybrid? 3 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I will hopefully retire in a couple of years and am looking for a car that will do a 60 mile round trip every working day for the next two years, but then... -
Car radio stuck on ‘one hour’ mode 20 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
The radio on my 2007 Ford Mondeo is stuck on 'one hour' mode, regardless if the engine is running or not. Ford technical has said it was the GEM module,... -
Cam belts and plastic pulleys 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I do low mileage and have the usual cam belt change query. In one of your answers you say that 1.4 & 1.6 VW engines can have plastic pulley issues, but... -
I want a diesel car for my driving school without a DPF. What do you recommend? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am considering changing one of my driving school cars. Ideally, I would like to purchase a comfortable, quiet diesel car with a cam chain engine and... -
Buying a new Suzuki - Vitara or SX4 S-Cross? 2 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to trade-in my 2014 Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4 litre petrol (manual) for either a Vitara S or the SX4 S-Cross. Both with the 1.4 BoosterJet engine... -
Why are the headlight bulbs on Volvo XC70s so expensive? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Volvo XC70. Nobody warned me about the cost of replacement of Bi-Xenon headlight bulbs, and in fact I had no idea it had them. For replacing... -
Rejecting a used car 26 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
Last Saturday I collect my used Honda S2000 2004 with 112k on the clock. The car was described as fully serviced with a recent service but with a few minor...
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