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Unwarranted attention? 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently been quoted £230 by BMW, to change the oil on my 123d M Sport Coupe. This is the first service as indicated by the on board computer. A... -
'Running in' a new Santa Fe 1 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am picking up a new Hyundai Santa Fe next week from Nice, France. I had planned to drive back up the Autoroute, via Paris, to the tunnel and back home... -
What steps do I need to take in recommissioning a car that's been standing for 18 years? 16 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
A friend has asked by advice on returning their 1992 Sierra Sapphire Cosworth 4WD back to roadworthy condition. It is in immaculate original condition... -
Rescue service liability? 30 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hi, a few weeks ago we were in Blackpool to see my niece in a show, as we were leaving Blackpool I noticed smoke coming from the back of the car, considering... -
X marks the mot 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
The MoT on my 2003 Jaguar X-Type 3.0l Sport Manual expired on Wednesday. Last week I booked it into an MoT centre in Bath and took it there on Monday.... -
The garage didn't service my car properly before I bought it. What should I do now? 20 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2016 Volkswagen Tiguan two years ago. We have had snow today so it's the first bad road conditions since I bought the vehicle. The four-wheel-drive... -
How do we go about restarting a car that's being stood for several years? 15 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
In 2012 our older brother bought a tatty 2003 Porsche Carrera 996. He had the engine completely rebuilt and was well into the restoration when he got ill.... -
Should I buy the Audi A4 V6 or the Audi A6 V8? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a reasonably keen driver and have always bought various older high performance BMWs, Audi's and even a Porsche Boxster over the last 20 years, and... -
How often should we service our car if we only do 5000 miles a year? 22 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 Suzuki Swift 1.0 Boosterjet automatic. We do less than 5000 miles a year and have a major service every year. If we start doing more than... -
How much does a full service history add to the value of a car? 22 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of purchasing an approved used 2019 Renault Kadjar. I agreed a price of £12k with the dealer and paid a deposit. Although it was confirmed... -
Can we skip our car's full service this year? 12 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s 9-year-old Nissan Micra will only have done about 1200 miles since it’s last service and MOT as she has worked from home and the car has mainly... -
Should I keep my four-year old Volkswagen Touareg or replace it? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
After four years and 60k trouble free miles I am wondering whether to trade in my 2014 Volkswagen Touareg. Its a lovely car and suits our needs perfectly... -
Is auto gearbox malfunction common in Vauxhall Vivaro? 3 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
We bought a 2011 Vauxhall Vivaro in 2014 from a campervan converter. The auto gearbox sporadically loses all power and it had to be towed home. We're... -
Should I buy a car that missed a service? 8 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used Nissan X-Trail 1.6 dCi from a dealer. While going over the paperwork, I noticed that the first service for the car was only done... -
Which executive car for low running costs? 16 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am replacing my BMW 325d and am looking at: Merc E350 Diesel Coupe (approved used up to two years) Current BMW 330d (approved used up to 1 year) New... -
What do you think caused our Citroen C5 to overheat? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our Citroen C5 overheated and as a result our local garage (who had very recently carried out an oil change etc plus MOT at 50,000 miles) found that the... -
Garage damaged car during service but will accept no responsibility. 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I took my car to Evans Halshaw for a complimentary oil and filter change after purchasing it there as a used car. My car had no marks or scratches or technical... -
Which car should I choose? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you could give me your opinion on what car i should purchase next. My partner and I are really torn between a Ford Focus C-MAX or a Renault... -
Which small runabout with seven seats? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
With three young grandchildren my beloved BMW 3-Series convertible is becoming less practical. I am reluctant to part with it and so I am considering a... -
Should we have our cars serviced annually despite low mileage? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was told some time ago that the rule of thumb for servicing a car was mileage or annually, whichever came first. As I am a low mileage driver (38,000...
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