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Reliable second-hand car advice? 15 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
My sister and partner have £4-5k to spend on a used car. They want something reliable and cheap to maintain so are thinking Honda Civic or maybe Ford Focus.... -
Small automatic buying advice 2 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a small automatic. I have a Suzuki Splash but they no longer make them. I looked at the Fiat 500 and Peugeot 108 but they are a bit slow... -
Filled diesel car with petrol - what damage have I done? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My father-in-law recently filled his 2010 Mazda 6 diesel with petrol. After driving up the road, the car stopped and wouldn't restart. He was towed into... -
Engine warning light on MINI Cooper 29 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
The yellow engine light came on this morning while I was driving my 2007 MINI Cooper. I am a bit concerned as I bought the car just five months ago and... -
Can I reject a car due to poor fuel economy? 3 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2008 Lexus IS220d recently from an independent dealer. When I bought the car the salesman told me it would return 40+mpg. However, the car hasn't... -
What sort of mpg will I get from a Honda Civic? 7 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a 2010 Honda Civic 2.2 diesel. It has covered 34,000 miles and the dealer wants £10,695. Is this a good deal? What sort of mpg should... -
Car keeps stopping and refusing to start - what's the fault? 17 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m having some problems with my Vauxhall Agila. Recently the EPS light came on then the engine cut out. The car would not restart, but eventually fired... -
Driver's door won't lock on Peugeot 306 12 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
The driver door on my 1995 Peugeot 306 does not lock under central locking. I can lock it manually, but when locking the rest of the car from the passenger... -
Replacing a Renault Modus - what should I buy? 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am 74 and own a 2006 Renault Modus Privilege. It has 40,000 miles on the clock, but is it expensive to run and I want to replace it with a nearly new... -
Upgrading from a Toyota Aygo - what should we buy? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife needs to upgrade her three-door Toyota Aygo. She would like to keep small, but safety is important as she’ll be driving our two year old grandson... -
Searching for an estate that's suitable for a small family - what's out there? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have two young kids and one more on the way. We need to replace our 2002 Mercedes-Benz C180K saloon with something slightly bigger. We are being offered... -
What's the best used estate for £6500? 20 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of £6500 to spend, but can’t decide between a Renault Laguna 2009 Estate 2.0 dci Expression (42,000 miles) or a high mileage Ford Mondeo... -
Engine fault light on Discovery 3 - what's the fault? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
The engine system fault light keeps flashing on my 2009 Land Rover Discovery 3. I have spent hundreds of pounds at the main dealer (fuel filter suspected... -
Registering a LHD car for use in the UK - do I need to replace the headlights? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m thinking of buying a left hand drive car and registering it for use in the UK. Can you tell me if it would pass the 'headlight alignment' part of the... -
What’s the age limit for a tyre? 28 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had four new Michelin tyres (205/60R15) fitted to my 1998 BMW 323i Coupe in 2009. Since then I have only covered 14,000 miles, yet comments from a recent... -
Need a car that can cope with farm roads and winter weather 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I live in a rural area and need a new car that can cope with farm tracks and untreated minor roads in the winter. I don’t want a big 4x4, but do want something... -
Hyundai Getz shakes under light acceleration 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We recently bought a 2005 Hyundai Getz as a first car for my daughter. However, the car has started to develop a fault and shakes violently under light... -
Company car scheme or cash contribution? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Many years ago I swapped my company car for a £500 per month taxable company contribution. Now my company is trying to persuade all "cash takers" to rejoin,... -
Why is the tax so expensive for my Volkswagen Transporter camper van conversion? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Volkswagen Transporter T30 130 TDI SWB automatic, registered 29 March 2006, and had it converted to a camper van. The yearly tax has gone from... -
Are police cars subject to MoT testing? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
From 1 January 2012 the MOT changed, requiring airbags to be present and working if fitted as standard. So what will the police do, as they remove front...
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