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What are the dangers of buying a low mileage Golf? 22 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a low mileage 15 month old Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Tdi SE DSG by a franchised but non-Volkswagen dealer. The car is £15,000 and has 3500... -
Does my Fiesta need a new dashboard? 10 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I was driving my Ford Fiesta (2003) in normal conditions when all of the dials went to zero. I pulled over and tried to turn the engine off then back on... -
Buying a new car - electric or hybrid? 25 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I live on the Isle of Wight and want to buy a plug-in hybrid as most of our journeys are less than 20 miles. I currently have a 1988 Porsche 924s for... -
Buying a sports car - GT86, BRZ or S2000? 16 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have been reading your reviews and was thinking what you would recommend out of the Subaru BRZ, Toyota GT86 and Honda S2000 in terms of resale value? -
Imported classic car gotchas? 7 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I've been offered a 1990 "classic" Porsche which is currently in Japan. The trade seller says he will handle the registrations, import duty, and documentation... -
Issues with seven-speed DSG gearbox 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volkswagen Golf (2011 model) and when driving off in D the 1st gear does not bite as it quickly changes up. It feels like it changing gear in a... -
Best used estate for £11k? 18 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a second hand diesel estate to replace my Volvo V50. I am looking for something that’s four years old or less, with 45,000 miles on... -
Which comfortable, economical company car should I buy? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive around 20,000 miles per year on business. I currently have a leased Mercedes-Benz SLK (a bad move for long distances) that goes back in March.... -
ABS/ESP problems with Ford Focus 12 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Ford focus has just developed an intermittent fault with the ABS/ESP warning lights. The symbols illuminated continuously whilst driving, even though... -
Can you recommend a car that will fit into my 8-foot wide garage? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently moved into a new house and whilst I can drive my Jaguar into the garage I cannot get out of the car, the garage being only 8-feet wide. As I... -
Can you recommend a comfortable, economical double cab pick-up? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am having a few problems with my lower back due to the seating position in my 2008 Ford Ranger Thunder, which I'm very fond of. It is a hoot to drive,... -
Buying a new SUV - what do you recommend? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned Subaru Foresters for the past 15 years. The old adage of "Subarus don't break", has proved very true in my case. The Audi Q5 is on my short... -
Is DPF technology improving in modern diesel cars? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
A few days ago the BBC R4 ‘You & Yours’ programme had a feature on DPF problems. It said that the Salvation Army, which apparently runs 700 company cars,... -
What should I replace my Honda CR-V with? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am replacing my 2007 Honda CR-V. I like the Honda and feel it has a high specification, especially when compared to BMW/Audi. I find the BMW X3 to be... -
Discovered scratches on recently bought used car - Can I take it back after 2 weeks? 15 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2011 Volvo V60 from our local dealer a few weeks ago. Before I agreed the sale, I walked around the car with the agent to inspect it – it... -
Why won't the dealer replace a faulty Octavia clutch under warranty? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine has a two-year-old Skoda Octavia with about 11,000 miles on the clock. It is still under warranty. Recently on a short journey to the... -
Can you recommend a fun, stylish car for under £20,000? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wrote off my 9-year-old BMW 330i and am trying to decide what to replace it with. My husband is fixated on Mercedes-Benzs or BMWs and so I have considered... -
Can you recommend a small, fun 5-door car for urban use? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need your help. Over the last 40 years I have driven two or three door cars which moved when the pedal was pressed, apart from the last two years when... -
Which car would you recommend as a workhorse and for towing a boat? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Toyota RAV4 and have been extremely happy with its versatility, reliability and comfort. I need good legroom being 6-feet 3-inches.... -
Lack of torque in a Sorento 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned two Kia Sorentos for ten years, and have been very satisfied with them driving over 200k miles. At 60k miles in my second one, I experienced...

