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  • What's the minimum mileage a car should do to keep it in good condition? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
    No single car meets all my needs. I'm prepared to have two, but only cover about 4000 miles a year in aggregate. I'm aware that under-used cars deteriorate...
  • Curates eggs 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 10 year old L/H drive VW Passat TDI Trendline estate car. Low mileage had since new. Superb car and do not wish to sell but import into UK....
  • Do I have grounds for rejecting a car? 20 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I saw a 15 month old Citroen C3 Picasso advertised by a main dealer. I asked all the right questions as I wanted to avoid buying a car which had been used...
  • Cheapo Cars (Again) - The Philosophy 7 Nov 2020 (Forum)
    Unfortunately I had to reject the car (old corrosion on roof) and the case went to the Financial Ombudsman. Ultimately, in late September 2020 I 'won' - the finance company (LBG)  paid me my deposit (+ 8% interest), my monthly payments less one (to cover the 900 miles I'd driven the car) and £75 for 'biggeration'.
  • How much is my 1972 MG Midget worth? 7 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
    Could you give me a realistic valuation if possible I am selling a 1972 MG Midget Red RWA which was restored by the previous owner and had an engine...
  • Should I use a main dealer or specialist for a service? 3 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
    My 2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class C250 is due a service. As it is now nearly 10 years old, is it worthwhile servicing at the main dealer, or would a specialist...
  • Should I buy a high-mileage Nissan Qashqai? 22 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of buying a 2010 Nissan Qashqai 2.0 TDI diesel. It has 275,000 kilometres (171,000 miles) on the clock. Everything looks fine and the seller...
  • Should I buy the automatic Nissan Juke for motorway commuting? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I'm 24 and I'm looking to buy a new or secondhand car. A lot of my driving is on the motorway and do at least 10k miles a year. I'd like an automatic as...
  • What's the best way to sell an old Land Rover Defender? 6 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I work for a UK disability charity and we have a 2010 Land Rover Defender 110, which is no longer needed. We want to sell it but need advice as to the...
  • What's the best car for fitting rear facing child seats in? 25 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking at replacing my wife's Fiesta as we are expecting a second child. We only rear face our five year old in an extending rear facing seat and...
  • What small car for £5000 do you recommend? 12 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I want to replace my old 2003 Smart as a runaround. I need two doors, preferably four seats which when not used gives me a good space for a load. An automatic...
  • What's the best way to sell a modern classic? 6 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I'm trying to get rid of my 20 year old Mercedes-Benz SL280 with 141,000 miles on the clock. It has over six months MoT left, but I've struggled to get...
  • Is it time to replace my old 2002 Honda Civic with the newer Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC? 14 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I travel 8000 miles a year and need a car to replace my ageing 2002 Honda Civic SE Sport. It's still great to drive but I only use the car at weekends...
  • Jaguar XJ - X350 - petrol or diesel? 24 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Thinking of buying Jaguar XJ - X350 model. I drive about 250 miles per week, and wondered if the diesel made sense, or if the 3.0-litre V6 would be more...
  • Car to avoid travel sickness? 31 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own a BMW 320d M Sport Estate and find that my youngest daughter is travel sick. Is there a better car to limit this? I'd want something premium...
  • Buying my Second(ish) Car - Medium Hatchback 10 Nov 2013 (Forum)
    Hi there everybody, I would like a little advice from actual car owners who could provide me with useful and practical advice for my new car purchase.   I've now been without a car for 2 years (my previous cars were R and X reg Ford Fiesta's, so small cheap and practical runabouts for my first car), but now is the time for me to buy one again.
  • Are there any child-friendly reliable cars you can recommend? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter is expecting her first child. Currently she drives an old Mini but is looking for something more reliable and more convenient for getting the...
  • A car on par with a Honda Jazz? 30 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 53 plate Honda Jazz which has just flown through the MOT. I'm looking to upgrade maybe only to an 04 or 54 plate but after speaking to my mechanic...
  • Are modern child seats safe? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Have the Health and Safety people fallen asleep as I regard the current children’s car safety seats as a fob and next to useless. To comply with the law...
  • Why aren't all cars front wheel drive? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Why are cars still made with rear wheel drive? For years I have driven front wheel drive Saabs on snow with ease using standard tyres. Now it is time...
 

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