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How long should a suspension bush last before needing to be replaced? 24 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have just had "suspension arm rear bush on limit" come up as an advisory on the MoT for my car which is still under Audi warranty. The car only has 40k... -
What is the best way to insure a car for a couple of months? 26 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
What is the best way to insure a car for a couple of months? My daughter is home from university for that time. We have use of a little 1.0 litre runaround,... -
I'm looking at buying a car with an MoT advisory - should I be worried? 24 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a 2014 Hyundai i10. The MoT advisories for 2018/19 say ‘engine covers and undertrays fitted’, otherwise nothing else major. Have... -
What car do you recommend for someone who suffers from arthritis in the hands? 14 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a 4x4 car about 10 years old that is easy for someone who suffers from arthritis in the hands, an automatic with an easy to move gear stick.... -
Is it worth remapping the ECU in my car? 6 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth the cost of a remapping of the cars ECU on my BMW X1 2.0d? -
Where can I get an owner's manual for my Toyota Yaris Cross? 22 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a new Toyota Yaris Cross but the owner's manual only refers to a different model. The main dealer agrees but says it is the only manual... -
How long should a set of brake pads and discs last? 5 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
How many miles should the brake pads and discs last with normal driving on my 2018 Dacia Sanders? -
My car has done very few miles since the last service. Does it actually need serviced again? 5 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2018 Mercedes C-Class Estate is due for an MOT and service. Since the last service, it's only done 330 miles (total miles: 6207). Mercedes want £583.... -
What's the better choice - petrol or diesel? 31 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am 64 and want to buy my final car. I can’t make my mind up between petrol and diesel but would like a car with top spec used up to £20k. Will diesel... -
What consumer rights do you have when buying a used car privately? 14 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
If you buy a car privately which then breaks down after 76 miles and needs a new clutch and driveshaft, do you have any legal recourse against the seller? -
My car was written off in a no-fault accident - should I get reimbursed for the remainder of the policy? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I had a no-fault accident which meant my car was written off and the insurers paid me a final settlement to cover the market value of the car. There were... -
Saab 9-3 car alarm keeps going off 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Saab 9-3 and the alarm keeps going off. I need to check the batteries in the control unit, but I have been unable to find it so far. I have... -
My Volkswagen has suffered EGR failure 3 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
The EGR system has failed on my 2009 MK6 Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDi at 38,900 miles. It has been diagnosed by a Volkswagen dealer (Heritage) and they quoted... -
Can you recommend an electric car for taxi use? 9 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am an airport taxi driver serving people between the south coast and London's airports. I have seen a 2014 registered fully electric BYD vehicle called... -
Who is responsible for causing 'fuel gloop' in my Hyundai i40? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 14-month-old Hyundai i40 'died' on my way to work on 17 January. There followed a long saga of recovery and the problem was finally diagnosed as frozen... -
Repair old Volvo or buy newer cheaper car? 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Volvo V70 2.4 petrol auto which is due a 96k service and cambelt. It judders quite a bit with moderate braking and the steering and front... -
Is a Volvo V50 Drive a good long term choice? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have researched new small estate cars and found a Volvo V50 matches our needs. We are interested in the 1600 diesel drive (stop/start) model and will... -
Where can I get a guaranteed HPI check carried out? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
As an older reader, over the past few years, I've bought my cars from friends and relatives. This time none of them have a car for me so I have to seek... -
Which petrol should I choose? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I run a Ford Mondeo 1.8 estate (Dec 2005). It has done 55,000 miles. I cover around 5,000 miles per year - much local but with 300 mile motorway journeys... -
Could a broken pollen filter seal be causing water ingress to my Volkswagen Passat? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I know that wet footwells in pre-2005 Volkswagen Passats come up time and again, but can you please remind me of the possible causes? From memory, I gather...
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