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Buying a new small car – what would you recommend? 3 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new small car. I am a 24 year old male. My car is only really used for commuting to work. Mostly on town roads and the city centre... -
Volkswagen Golf: Fault code p3008 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Volkswagen Golf is experiencing the engine warning light staying on, the fault code I am being told is: P3008 cam sensor signal. I have had the... -
Correct use of turbo petrol engine 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a new SEAT Ibiza ST FR petrol. I have in the past read about leaving an engine running until the turbo cools. I have also read that... -
Can you recommend a fun, stylish car for under £20,000? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wrote off my 9-year-old BMW 330i and am trying to decide what to replace it with. My husband is fixated on Mercedes-Benzs or BMWs and so I have considered... -
How long does it take to clear a DPF? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Judging by the times Diesel Particulate Filters are mentioned in your columns, your mailbox must clog up with them. My question involves the distance one... -
Can you recommend a car which allows a 4-foot 10-inch driver good visibility? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am having difficulty finding a new car to replace my Clio Campus (57 reg). My past car history is Mini, Renault 5, Peugeot 205, Renault Clio and Renault... -
Fears alloyed 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I’m considering a new set of ‘KEI force 10’ Alloy wheels for my 2002 Mini Cooper S. To keep costs down I was considering, swapping the runflats from the... -
Can you suggest a tracking device for my car? 19 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise on a tracking device for a Range Rover Evoque. It's required by Direct line insurance. -
Should I replace my 2015 Renault Twingo with a newer car? 19 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2015 Renault Twingo Dynamique S with 35,000 miles on the clock. I have owned the car from new and it has always been serviced by a Renault... -
What car should I buy that's fun but economical? 7 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am 69 and generally reasonably fit and still working. Three months ago I decided that I really needed a car with a higher driving position. I fancied... -
What new, small hybrid should I get to replace my Toyota Yaris? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I only do up to 2000 miles a year. A hybrid seems like a good option but I don't think I'll make it before April - am I right that then the road tax exemption... -
What's the best small, electric 4x4? 22 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm planning to use our 2008 Mini Cooper Clubman for a deposit on an electric 4x4, some kind of lease deal. The question is, what 4x4 do we need? We share... -
Should I trade in two cars to buy an electric vehicle? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I’m recently bereaved and I find I’ve got two cars, a 2017 MINI Clubman and a 2016 Audi Q3. I don’t need both cars and I could buy an all-electric car/SUV... -
If my daughter and granddaughter swap cars, what documentation needs doing? 28 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a 2018 Nissan Juke in very good condition, while my granddaughter has a 2017 MINI - also in very good condition. But she would like a bigger... -
What small, petrol cars have a big boot? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a Mazda 3, which my son will be taking over. I need to replace this with a much smaller car (in length) due to parking space restrictions... -
Can you recommend a reliable, economical SUV with 4WD? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a new/used car that is reliable and economical, as well as providing some form of 4WD option. I live in the countryside and my MINI has... -
My daughter is returning to the UK after 20 years - do you have any advice on insuring her new car? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My daughter, an expat for 20 years, will return to the UK this year from Hong Kong. She holds a full license but hasn't driven for 10 years. I've told... -
Can you suggest a dropside pick-up truck to carry approximately one tonne? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm partially disabled and am hoping to spend under £20,000 to buy a work vehicle. Can you suggest a suitable dropside pick-up truck to carry approximately... -
Peugeot 508 SW cam shaft failure 18 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
The cam shaft snapped on my Peugeot 1.6 diesel 508 SW - catastrophic engine failure. The car is less than five years old, fully serviced, 78k miles, levels... -
Second hand car needs a new engine - can I sue the seller? 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car recently for my son. I did a lot of research and decided a reasonable budget for a second hand MINI Cooper. I found the car via an online...

