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Engaging reverse is difficult when the car is warm? 18 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm having trouble engaging reverse when my 2004 Audi A4 has warmed up. Reverse gear is perfectly fine when the car is cold but once it has reached 90... -
Starter car 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 17-year-old son passed his test very quickly and has saved up for a car. His maximum budget is £2,500. We have scoured local papers and local dealers... -
company car schemes 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just been offered a job with a company that has a company car scheme and provides an allowance of £550.00 per month for me buy and maintain a car.... -
Is a 60-day warranty legal? 20 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
A national dealership is only offering a 60-day warranty, I thought that by law the consumer was protected for longer. Who is right? -
Could you suggest a car to purchase for a taxi? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can you please advise on what would be a suitable used car to purchase for a taxi (in Dorset)? Our budget is £10,000. We would need an automatic and would... -
I'm a driving instructor - what should I get to replace by four-year-old Fiesta? 7 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a car to replace my 2015 Fiesta 1.5 TDCi Econetic? I'm a driving instructor covering 55k miles a year so needs to be a diesel. My current... -
I was charged £100 for overstaying in a car park - am I legally obliged to pay the fine? 13 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a £100 parking charge for spending two hours and 17 minutes in a car park when I had paid for two hours. The car park charges £1 per hour, so the... -
What do we need to do to get our Cat C car back on the road following an accident? 3 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
My brother's Peugeot 206 was hit from behind by a bus, which dented the tailgate and smashed the back window. The damage was fairly minor and a new tailgate... -
What would you value my 1994 Mercedes-Benz E-Class at? 3 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1994 Mercedes-Benz E280 auto.It's had one owner and done 41,000 miles. What would you value it? -
Odometer tampered with on a Land Rover Freelander II. What are my rights? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2010 Freelander II five months ago from a main Mitsubishi dealer. Last weekend a transmission error was displayed on the dashboard, at... -
Buying family car 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hello and greetings from Portugal. Need advice on buying a "new" used car for the family. I have 3 kids, (15,13 and 3 years old), so it need's to have... -
£15k company car - what do you suggest? 6 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've got £15k to spend on a company car which must be a diesel, not older than 2 years old and no bigger than 2.0-litre litre. Will cover around 25,000... -
What can replace my 281,000-mile-old Volkswagen Golf? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2000 Volkswagen Golf Mk4 TDI Estate (115bhp 6-speed) has now covered 281,000 miles. I have owned it since 2002 and 35,000. The engine, turbo and gearbox... -
Can I insure my grandson on my car and leave it with him to use? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have bought and own a small Vauxhall 1.2 Corsa year Nov 2000. I want to take out comprehensive insurance for it in my name and add my 18-year-old grandson... -
At what point does the car I've sold transfer to the new owner? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've just sold my car to a buyer in South London but I'm uncertain as to when my liabilities will transfer to the new keeper. I prepared a handwritten... -
Rattling from cold 9 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've got a 2006 Vectra 2.2 SRi direct with 29,000 miles. I just bought it two weeks ago and noticed there was 'mayo' on the oil filler cap, and upon... -
Fiat 500 servicing 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
The dealer my wife bought her 59-plate Fiat 500 1.2 lounge from is insisting that if the car is not serviced after 1 year her warranty is invalid. The... -
cambelt on Audi A4 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My A4 has covered 56000 miles from new, former company car doing about 16k per annum, now as 2nd owner I only do about 7k per annum. First reg. Sept 2006... -
Drum sick 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Passat estate three years old. There is a drumming noise possibly from the rear of the car, mainly at speeds between 50 and 60 mph. My service... -
Is this a good price for a 2003 MINI Cooper with just 11,000 miles? 27 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a MINI Cooper 1.6 2003 with only 11,000 miles and one owner. The asking price is £6495 - is this a fair price for this car in immaculate condition...

