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Our MINI Countryman needs £2000 of work - is this reasonable for a relatively young car? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2014 MINI Cooper D All4 Countryman, that's done 28,000 miles. It has recently developed a whining sound and the MINI dealer has identified it... -
What's best: Kia Picanto or Hyundai i10? 29 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
We need to replace my wife's Toyota iQ, with a 2/3-year-old small car that's as reliable and easy to drive/park ( and with automatic transmission). I've... -
I have £4300 to spend - what would be the best pickup to buy in 2018? 6 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
What would be the best pickup to buy in 2018? I have a maximum of £4300 to spend. I don't need offroad capability. -
What's the best way to get short-term car insurance? 23 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have inherited a car. My mother's car insurance ran out a couple of weeks ago and, as she is over 90, she's decided not to drive anymore. The car is... -
My Volkswagen Golf needs a new EGR after having the emissions fix - what now? 25 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had the Volkswagen emissions fix carried out on my 1.6 TDI Golf in December 2016. Today, I'm informed by my garage that my car needs a new EGR valve.... -
Can driving a car through low floodwater wreck the engine? 23 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I drove my Alfa Romeo through a floodwater, which was lower than the sill, at lowish speed. How likely is it that this could've wrecked the engine? The... -
A car hit my broken down van on the side of the road - who's at fault? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I ran out of fuel and was stopped on the motorway as far over as I could go (no hard shoulder). I was there for some time and was on the phone to the police... -
Should I sell my 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 320 CDI? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 320 CDI which has done 105,000 miles. So far it's only had routine maintenance and has been trouble free. I've been... -
Why does my Porsche 911 991 rattle? 3 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a six month old Porsche 911 (991) model Carrera from a Porsche main dealer in September 2015. Mechanically the car is perfect, but there is an... -
What small crossover or SUV is best for taking a baby seat? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
With a baby on the way, we are about to outgrow our 2011 Nissan Micra with 30,000 miles on the clock. We have about £10,000 to spend, plus whatever we... -
How can I legally travel and drive abroad with no fixed UK address? 26 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My husband and I plan to sell our house, bank most of the money and buy a camper van, travel in Greece/Europe for about six months before returning to... -
I was misled about the mpg and battery range on my BMW hybrid - how should I proceed? 16 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
BMW quote up to 148mpg, battery mileage up to 25 miles for my BMW 330e. I can only attain 58 mpg and battery range between 6.8 and 12 miles. I feel I have... -
How do I sell a vehicle on behalf of someone else? 25 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
My daughter and family have gone abroad for three years. My son-in-law has asked me to sell his Audi A3 and he's signed and dated the logbook. We've moved... -
Is there a petrol alternative 4x4 to replace my Land Rover Freelander? 6 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Land Rover Freelander 4x4 diesel, which is used around muddy fields and stables. Is there a petrol alternative which I should look... -
Which sports car is the best investment? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am in the very enviable position of spending up to £90,000 on a car and want something very sporty like a Lamborghini Gallardo. Although I need to want... -
I'm six foot four - will I need the panoramic roof on the Range Rover Evoque for more headroom? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to buy a nearly new Range Rover Evoque. My budget is £30,000 and we would ideally like four wheel drive. What is the best spec? We heard from... -
Why is the Vauxhall Calibra not recognised as a great classic car? 16 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
The Vauxhall Calibra numbers that are left is alarming, why is such a great classic not recognised as such by most people? It's 27 years now since the... -
Should I buy a petrol Volkswagen Golf VII Estate 1.4 TSI? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've decided to trade my Volkswagen Golf TDI for a petrol version for DPF and EGR reasons (I do too much city driving). I'm considering a 2014 Volkswagen... -
On a budget of £14,000 what small diesel SUV can offer a spacious boot, 4WD and tow 1080kg? 14 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
We are undecided between a Ford Kuga 2.0d, a Nissan Qashqai 1.6-2.0d and a Kia Sportage 2.0d. We would consider petrol if it was economical enough, or... -
What should we do if our Volkswagen Golf 1.6 has been ruined by the emissions fix? 8 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
My father-in-law just had the emissions fix on his Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. They had it for the day, then the next morning as he was driving the car started...

