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Why does my Land Rover Discovery 3's warranty only cover repairs up to £3000? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned from new a Land Rover Discovery 3 which is coming up to five years old. I have taken out Land Rover's extended warranty for each of the two... -
What's the minimum mileage a car should do to keep it in good condition? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
No single car meets all my needs. I'm prepared to have two, but only cover about 4000 miles a year in aggregate. I'm aware that under-used cars deteriorate... -
Maintain an old car or buy a new one? 22 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a 2001 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 for personal and business use. I've calculated that in the past 12 months I've covered 12,000 miles but my expenses... -
Is there room for negotiation when buying a used car from a dealer? 27 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife's lease car comes to an end next month. As a fan of MINI, having leased for the last decade or so, she would like to stick with the brand. I've... -
Is a £40 car insurance cancellation fee reasonable? 7 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I recently cancelled my car insurance as illness has forced me to stop driving and was told there was a £40 admin fee. I asked if I could complain and... -
An AA inspection found an oil leak in my new car - how do I guarantee the dealer fix it before buying? 15 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying a 2012 Ford Mondeo Estate from a trade dealer. Before committing I decided to have an AA inspection. The inspection found oil on the lower engine... -
My insurance isn't showing on askMID - what should I do? 6 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My car is insured but doesn't show on askMID. I've phoned the insurer several times but it has done nothing about it. What should I do? -
Why do drivers pull their handbrakes on so hard? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
During over 50 years of driving experience, it has always been a puzzle to me as to why it is that, when parking on a level road, so many drivers attempt... -
Should I demand an oil change for my 2012 BMW X3? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our 2012 BMW F25 X3 is almost a year old. The on-screen computer recommends the next service in 11 months, the car having covered 5600 miles from new,... -
Will the airbags still work in my 1997 Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C180 from new and it has now covered 97,000 miles. It has never been in an accident. I seem to remember that airbags... -
Buying a Mitsubishi Shogun - Is this reasonable? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Is £16K reasonable for a 51K mile, May 2009 Shogun Elegance (with sat nav and reversing camera)? Car was last serviced at 42K miles in March 2012 -... -
Which small, punchy car to replace my daughter's SEAT Ibiza? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is planning to replace her 2003 SEAT Ibiza next year and has a shortlist including the Fiesta 1.4 Zetec, Mazda 2 1.5 Sport and Renault Clio... -
Parking Eye 3 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I parked in a Parking Eye car park in Brandon, by Aldi, and overstayed my 2 hour welcome by 11 minutes and I was sent a penalty notice of £40. I followed... -
What polish for my car? 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have decided to purchase a 14 month Avensis Tourer. This is an ex Toyota car. Not sure if these normally get any (supagaud) paint work treatment when... -
Should I sell my Rover 75? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI since new in 2004. It has been (and still is) a superb car with which I have experienced no troubles at whatsoever.... -
Mercedes-Benz servicing 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a nine month old C180 auto and just wondered if what I have been advised to have servicing carried by Mercedes to protect future... -
Warranty on a Skoda 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Purchased car in October 2011 in eary Feb with about 1800 miles on the clock noticed a slight judder - thought it was a poor road surface, after it happpened... -
Nissan Micra power steering problem 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
The red warning light for the power steering on my K12 2004 Nissan Micra is on all the time. Has been spasmodic over past year or so. Nissan garage... -
Uncertain used car history 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
In August I bought a used 2008 Mazda from a trader & with exception of replacement door locks was assured there had been no accident damage or repairs. Couple... -
What £5k small car? 4 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My sister used to share ownership of an R reg Alfa Romeo 156 but now needs to buy something for herself. She has a maximum of £5,000 to spend but cannot...
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