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Old Mini with a tricky clutch 10 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Mini's clutch pedal is nice and smooth when the engine is off and engages gears with no issue. Bite point is fine, however once the engine is on the... -
Modifications and Insurance - is there an industry standard? 7 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Is there a standard list of accessories which don't have to be declared as modifications to the insurance company? I added a rev counter to my Aygo as... -
Volkswagen Polo automatic 7 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a new VW Polo, either diesel or petrol with an automatic transmission. I would also consider a used car, 1 or 2 years old with... -
I want to buy an old Nissan Sunny but is the clutch on the way out? 15 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking about buying a 1993 Nissan Sunny 1.4 with very low miles of 39,000. It drives well, but the clutch seems a bit high on the biting point. Is... -
Where can I find the computer terminal on my wife's 1997 Citroen Saxo? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I need to get a diagnostic test done on my wife's old 1997 Citroen Saxo as it is running very badly, but my local garage can't find a computer point. The... -
Family planning 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to upgrade my car and can't decide between a Toyota Verso, a Vauxhall Zafira or a Mazda 5. I have a 2 year old and an 11month old so safety... -
I have a car on PCP that has minor damage - will I be charged for repairs upon returning it after three years? 23 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have an Hyundai ix35 on three year PCP. It was one year old when I got it. It has some kerb scratches on the alloy wheels and minor scratches on the... -
Numerous problems with car 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My car is 07 registration. I purchased it from a garage in 2009. The car had been traded in. While it was still in warranty I had it in a Peugeot garage... -
At what age does a spare tyre need replaced? 8 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can I safely use my 6-year-old full-size spare tyre? It was purchased for my car when new in 2016. The DOT code is from early 2015. I just wondered about... -
Can I reject a car for a faulty CD player? 6 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
This week I did a straight swap for a car using my old car with a second hand car dealership. The in-dash CD player is not playing my CD which played in... -
What is causing my Ford KA to lose power when driving up hills? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2013 Ford KA. It has 13,000 miles on the clock. We live on a steep hill and it can barely get up the hill from a standing start with... -
Seriously damaged - can I reject repair and demand replacement? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday whilst stationary, waiting to join ferry at Dover my 3 month old Ford C-MAX was hit by a Polish lorry which seriously damaged and ripped the... -
I bought a new car that I now need to sell soon. When should I sell it? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a new car. I'm not sure why I did not consider nearly-new, cheaper cars, but with Covid-19 and showrooms closed, I bought new. Now I... -
Is it worth fixing a 7 year old C8? 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
We bought our family C8 from a Citroen dealer in March 2005 with a 5 year warranty. The car has been well looked after and serviced in accordance with... -
Is the Peugeot 205 reliable? 29 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Peugeot 205, can you tell me if they're reliable? -
Which estate for £10,000? 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a reliable family estate car with as big a boot as possible up to 4 years old and have about £10,000 to spend. What would you recommend? -
How can I get insurance on a new car that will have my existing private plate on? 4 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a private number plate which I transfer to each car I buy. I recently sold my four year old car to a dealer for cash and put the private plate on... -
Can you recommend a good mpg automatic small car? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy my 21 year old daughter a automatic small car with good mpg. Please advise. -
Buying a car that's not moved in months - what should I look out for? 21 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a new Toyota Yaris TR pre-registered on a 2013 plate with 100 miles on the clock. Are there any pitfalls from buying a car that has been... -
Cheap, reliable transport for a 25-year-old? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Could you recommend some reliable, economical cars £1000 to £1500 for a 25 yo man? Future mileage will be less than 12,000 a year, reasonable size boot...
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