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Are there any cars that are designed to last more than 12 years without rusting? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
In the past I have owned a Volkswagen Polo and a Golf. The cars lasted 17 years and 14 years and were still good roadworthy cars when I sold them. I was... -
Can we reject our used car? 26 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used (2009 model) Vauxhall Corsa from a local dealer six months ago. The salesman advised that all cars were thoroughly checked and in good... -
Easily-accessible but good-to-drive conundrum! 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
We've thoroughly researched and briefly tested the following and can't split a decision between: Toyota Verso 2.0D-4D 2012 Skoda Yeti 1.8TSI 4x4 2011 VW... -
Is £7995 a good price for this used Nissan Note Acenta? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have viewed a used Nissan Note with the 1.4 16v petrol engine at a Nissan dealer, and would like your advice on the price. The car is, according to the... -
Estately roam 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend as the best/most reliable estate car? I currently own a 2005 Mondeo Ghia X diesel automatic that has so far provided excellent... -
BMW 320d E46 engine 'flutter' 1 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 E46 320d ES has a frustrating flutter/slight hesitation between approx 1700 and 2200 or 2300 RPM - noticeable at about 30mph in 3rd or at around... -
My Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate was an ex-hire car - will this affect the resale value be affected when I return it at the end of the PCP deal? 20 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mercedes Benz E-class Estate from a main dealership that I have dealt with in the past. I was unaware that the car (10 months old, 14,000 miles)... -
EcoBoost engine problems 10 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Ford Mondeo with the 2.0 EcoBoost engine. Recently, the car has started juddering at idle and returning poor fuel economy. The car has also... -
Can we reject our Mazda MX-5 because of its gearbox problems? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Back in March we bought a Mazda MX-5. It's a 2007 57-plate 2.0 Sport. We test drove it and thought the gearbox was a little tricky to get into first gear... -
Just bought a used car, should I get it serviced? 28 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a six month old Kia Ceed 3 diesel from a well known car retail organisation in Burnley. The car has covered 6000 miles and has been HPI checked.... -
Peugeot 207 - leaking coolant shortly after buying? 30 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Peugeot from a reputable garage a week ago. It's a three year old car with low mileage. The garage would not service the car but checked... -
Should the brakes on a 2007 Volkswagen Polo be seizing on because of rain? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My granddaughter has a 2007 Polo 1.4. Two days ago she started the car as usual and endeavoured to drive off. She released the handbrake and found that... -
What reasonably-priced battery charger do you recommend? 9 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
What's a reasonably-priced battery charger for a Ford Kuga? I'm looking for one as a back-up during the current Covid-19 lockdown where the use of cars... -
Why will no one insure my son to drive my S-MAX? 30 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I was able to get temporary insurance cover for my son to drive my car, a Ford S-MAX, when he was a learner. However, now he has passed his test, no one... -
Smart move? 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered by a Mercedes dealer a July 2006 Smart Forfour 1.5 CDi Passion, 25,600 miles, used as a demonstrator and manager's car by them, for... -
Will a stop/start system wear out the starter motor? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a Ford Fiesta Zetec with a 1.0 petrol engine and 80PS. I am really happy with the car, but am concerned that the stop/start system will... -
Bought a car with a new engine without realising. 21 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've bought a used 2010 Skoda Octavia VRS. When purchased, I purchased on the assumption that at 21,000 miles the car was on its original engine. I... -
I need to buy a car during lockdown, what do you recommmend? 18 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car was written off prior to the lockdown. I need to buy a replacement and so would really welcome your advice, especially as I'll not be able to test... -
Issues with my used Smart car. 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a car from a dealer 5 weeks ago. At the time he had said he had replaced all the plugs but if had problems to bring the car back. 2.5 weeks... -
Topped car action 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I bought 2 year old a Nissan Micra from Nissan last April. It had just had its M2 service. Within a month or so I took it back as the brake warning light...
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