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Whines and screams 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Honda Jazz ES is just 6 months old. It developed a noise on Friday afternoon after taking my grandchildren home. The noise made me stop the car just... -
Crash and grab 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
Does the insurance company have the right to take my car away for inspection for repair after my accident? I asked if I could take it to their authorised... -
Can I give my partner my car but remain the registered keeper? 22 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have recently upgraded to a new car but I still have the previous one that I had which has now been SORN, untaxed, uninsured and in my garage. My partner... -
Do cars lose power as they get older? 21 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
Do cars lose power over time? For example, would a 10 year old BMW 3 Series with average mileage lose much power if serviced and maintained well? -
Chain letter 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have a dilemma. At present we have a 70,000 mile 1998S Nissan Almera automatic, top spec. We love it: always reliable, cheap to service oil... -
Getting a classic back on the road - what should I do? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 1991 Nissan Sunny has been off the road for many months. I've bought a new battery as the old one is completely dead. I haven't fitted the battery yet... -
Do I need to SORN my current lease car if I move my insurance over to a new lease car? 4 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My car is a lease car. I will probably sort another one out before the term is up and put my present car in the garage until they take it away. The insurance... -
Which car with car allowance from my company? 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm being offered a company car for the first time or the option of a car allowance, but only so long as the car is under 5 years old. I am leaning towards... -
What's the difference between buying a pre-registered car and a new car? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
What, if anything, is the difference between a "pre-registered" car and a "nearly new" one? -
Can you recommend a cheap used car? 9 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I own a five-year-old Kia Venga petrol. The best I get from this car is 44mpg. So, with fuel prices increasing, I am looking to swap my car for something... -
Need a £15k car with high seating position, automatic gearbox and petrol engine 25 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
We are both in our 70s with some knee and hip issues but generally quite mobile. My wife has a Suzuki Splash which she is happy with but I find it too... -
Mazda 6 airbag recall 5 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently took my 2002 Mazda 6 to the local dealer in response to a safety recall notice concerning the passenger airbag - console airbag light on and... -
Best estate car to fit fishing gear in? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need a small van or estate car to put my fishing gear in. It will not do more than 1,000 miles a year. I do not want to spend more £2,500 on it but need... -
Best low insurance car for a teenager? 6 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for the best Group 1 insurance car for my 19 year old grand daughter. It must have five doors and a petrol engine with a manual gearbox. Journeys... -
Damaged seats - can I claim against the warranty? 13 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought an 18 month old SEAT Leon X-Perience with 15,000 mile son the clock. Recently the stitching in the seats has started to come apart. The warranty... -
Can you recommend a large car with soft suspension? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a large, five door diesel automatic with soft suspension and large tyres. We currently have an old Citroen Xsara Picasso, which we bought... -
Importing a friends car from Dublin? 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would love to have a 5 Series being offered to me for free by a friend, but I am not sure it is worth going over to Ireland, filling in all the import... -
What are our options for luxury petrol SUVs? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I (76 years and 78 years old respectively) have bought new or nearly new demonstrators for the past 20 years, selling them when they reach... -
Can you recommend a reliable estate? 15 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace a Renault Laguna Estate. I've looked at the Mazda 6 Tourer, Volkswagen Passat and a few Volvos and Audi cars. I'd prefer an automatic... -
New car needed for young driver who will cover lots of miles - what do you suggest? 12 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 19 year old son has just got a new job that involves driving high mileage. He needs a new car with a large boot, good fuel economy and low insurance....