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MoT advisories and broken air con, should the dealer pay? 23 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2016 DS DS3 Cabrio a month ago from a main agent dealer. I've taken it to a local dealer who has given it MoT advisories for the auxiliary drive... -
Can you recommend an alternative to a Rover 25 for £5,000? 12 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
My brother, who is 89, has a much loved Rover 25 (his fourth Rover) but it's getting less reliable and he uses it daily, so needs to change. Can you please... -
Should I replace brake discs before my next MoT? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 64 reg Hyundai i10. On the last MoT in August last year there was an advisory which said that both rear brake discs were ' pitted or scored but... -
I bought a used car with old tyres and a faulty clutch, what are my rights? 23 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I bought my Volkswagen Touran from a used car dealer, only to discover that the rear brakes are 75 per cent worn, the rear discs are scored, the clutch... -
Is low annual mileage bad for diesel engines? 7 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I refer to your advice about low mileage having an impact on blocked diesel particulate filters (DPFs). I feel you are combining low annual mileage with... -
Oil leaking into turbo on BMW 3 Series - is this a serious problem? 12 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 3 series 1.8 diesel. Having had an oil change about 4000 miles ago, the i-drive flashed with a low oil warning and I put in one litre of oil... -
How do I appeal the ULEZ charge and avoid paying the daily fee? 7 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I drive a diesel Volvo XC70 (first registered in 2006) and a Volvo XC60 (2013 model). Both have very low emissions readings on their MOTs and... -
Why does the Skoda Citigo make a clicking sound when I change gear? 23 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking about buying a Skoda Citigo but I can hear a clicking noise when changing up through the gears, is this a sign of a gearbox problem? The... -
I want to buy a classic car, but will they be outlawed in the UK in the near future? 22 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm planning to buy a Mercedes W123 as a daily driver. There's an independent Mercedes mechanic who specialises in W123 repairs just 2 miles away. Do... -
Which is better, the new Volkswagen Golf or BMW 1 Series? 13 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2015 Volkswagen Golf with the DSG gearbox, which you have been critical of (but ours has had no trouble). I'm now thinking of a replacement.... -
What is the best used seven-seater under £15,000? 19 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I need a larger car. I have two young children and will soon have newborn twins. Please can you recommend a suitable seven-seater? I would prefer an SUV,... -
My windscreen takes a long time to demist, is that normal? 27 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a newish Skoda Karoq Scout. Recently, I returned to my car after an evening out and my car was so misted up, the windscreen took 15 minutes to clear.... -
Can I put all-weather tyres just on the back wheels? 24 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need two new tyres for my 2014 Volkswagen Golf and am thinking of getting Michelin Cross Climate+. The existing tyres are Hankook Ventus Prime2 205/55/R16.... -
We had our MoT done early and the car failed. Why was it immediately flagged as having no MoT? 11 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
My son's MoT was due to expire on 20 November with the Covid-19 extension. He took his car in early, on 2 November, and it failed. Straight away, the 20th... -
Should I keep my diesel car if my mileage has dropped? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I own a diesel 2015 BMW 5 Series estate with 51,000 miles - which I love. However, since retiring, my mileage is very low. A pre-owned 5 Series PHEV is... -
We want a small 4x4 hybrid. Should we wait for the newest Jimny or look elsewhere? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can you please recommend a small 4x4, automatic, hybrid? Our first choice was a new Suzuki Jimmy and we've been on several dealer waiting lists for over... -
Fiat 500 keeps failing to start. Will this be a costly fix? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a 2015 Fiat 500 1.2-litre, which she's had it for two years. The transmission light has come on whilst driving, and the car completely... -
Can you recommend a family car for driving in London's low emissions zones? 12 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My niece lives in east London and needs to change her old Audi A4 for a larger family vehicle. She needs space for two children in car seats, one child... -
Is it a good time to buy a new car? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Nissan Juke (petrol, manual), which I love, but it has now done 50,000 miles. I'm thinking of trading it in for a newer one. Is it a good... -
Can you recommend a small, automatic SUV? 27 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm after a small, used SUV with an auto gearbox. I have a budget of £11,000 - £12,000. I'm doing 7000-8000 miles of mixed driving per year. So far I've...
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