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I'm looking for a small SUV that will last the next 10 years. Any advice? 28 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a max of £11,000 to spend on a buying a family car. I currently have a Vauxhall Zafira but want to trade up to something newer and nicer. I like... -
Why is my Ford C-Max speckling my caravan with black spots? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford C-Max 2.0 TDCI Ghia on a 55 plate with the Euro IV engine. When we first had the car, when it was 18 months old, the car went in under warranty... -
What recourse do I have with my problematic used Audi A8? 18 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a one owner Audi A8 in June 2011 from my local Audi dealer in Northampton with a one year extended warranty. Since the purchase I have done... -
Can I fit all season tyres to my BMW X3? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 BMW X3 ill be due new tyres shortly. It uses 225/60/17V, currently Pirelli P7, which have lasted 40k miles. BMW say my transmission warranty will... -
Insuring an older car for a young driver? 19 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
A while ago, I remember reading in your segment that the MG midget would make a good car for a teenage driver due to its small engine size and resultant... -
I want to buy a Mini Cooper S - should I get an older car with lower mileage or a newer car with higher mileage? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used Mini Cooper S JCW, and have found two that meet my budget and spec on Mini’s approved site. They are the same price, but one... -
How long should heated seats last? 28 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
The heated drivers seat on my 2017 Volvo V40 stopped working when it was just under 3 years old and it was repaired under warranty by my local Volvo dealer.... -
Should I visit a specialist or main dealer for head light repair? 4 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Something fell from a tree and hit the front passenger light of my wife's BMW 118d M sport, on a 65 plate. It smashed the 'glass' and the middle of... -
Should I have my BMW 1.8 diesel 'chipped' for better torque and fuel economy? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 BMW 1.8 diesel automatic and was interested in having it remapped/chipped to improve torque and hopefully mpg, which is 48mpg at the moment.... -
Head gasket failure called 'wear and tear' 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was told that the head gasket was covered on the warranty, but when I took it to the garage and they phoned them they said it is not covered as it is... -
What stop/start battery do you recommend? 11 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
What stop start battery would you recommend for my Skoda Octavis vRS? Prices seem hugely variable, as do warranties. How do I choose? -
Which used automatic for £7000? 20 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to but a used automatic hatch-back car in the range of £5000-7000 for my small family of three. I have few options in my mind as listed below.... -
Missing MOT advisory 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Hi, just collected approved used 2004 Jazz from the main dealer. They 'forgot' to include the MOT advisory, or to return my call when I queried it,... -
Father and son reunion 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
We recently saw an item in a Saturday edition of the Telegraph about insurance for first time car buyers. Unfortunately the paper has been thrown out.... -
How do I claim against a dealer who is liable for a tyre puncture on my Honda Jazz? 2 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased an approved Honda Jazz from at a main dealer in May 2016. At the time, I pointed out that both the rear tyres had sidewalls that were quite... -
Which family car has 4x4 and will accommodate three children? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a family car that will accommodate three young children with proper full-sized seats. Seven seats would be nice but I am not comfortable... -
Insuring a young driver - cost? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2004 Ford Focus 1.6. Although the car is in my name, the insurance is in my husband's and I am registered as the main driver. Therefore... -
Is the new Ford Ka a good car for my grandson to use as his first vehicle? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My grandson will be 18 next March and I would like to be involved in the purchase of a good secondhand vehicle to help him out in his Uni years. He said... -
My Ford Focus broke down due to blocked EGR valves - am I entitled to goodwill from Ford? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
On Monday 1 April 2013 my Ford Focus Titanium broke down and showed the message "Engine malfunction". The AA was unable to fix the problem and towed the... -
Buying an automatic city car - Picanto or i10? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
We are looking at buying a used automatic city car and like the latest generation Kia Picanto and Hyundai i10. What's the difference between the two cars?...

