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Is this Kia Cee'd a good part-ex for my old Peugeot Partner Combi? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Kia Cee'd 2 SW (diesel). The garage has a demonstrator model with about 400 miles on the clock. The price is £14,995 on the tag.... -
New car covered in scratches - should I reject it? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of a new Audi A1 three months ago. After several weeks I noticed tiny marks on the bonnet. The car was subsequently taken to the dealer’s... -
Mitsanthropic 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
My 10-month-old Mitsubishi broke down on the 14th July. I put approx 45 litres of diesel in the car on 12th July and covered 200 miles before it broke... -
Small fault, possibly large bill, who should pay? 13 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Toyota 2008 25000miles bought from independent dealer 1st Sept 2011 We had a problem with our 2008 Yaris 1.3 SR within the 1st week of ownership... -
Is a hybrid car a good choice for towing? 14 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my diesel Skoda Karoq for a hybrid petrol car - either a plug-in or self-charging. I am worried because I tow a caravan and most... -
Is buying a Honda Accord for £600 worth it? 13 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a 2004 Honda Accord 2.0 petrol. It has 217,000 miles on the clock and is advertised for £600 with an MOT and full service history.... -
If I return a car bought online from a dealer, am I responsible for taking it back? 28 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I believe that I'm covered under the Distance Selling Regulations in that I have paid a reservation fee to secure a vehicle. The dealer has arranged V5... -
Buying a 4WD estate 22 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I shall shortly be giving up my company car (a 2012 Mercedes E250 CDI Estate) and am looking to buying a similar sized estate car some 12 - 18 months old.... -
I don't want my Ford Ka written off in case of an accident - can I downgrade the insurance? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Should I reduce my insurance due to the age of my 13-year-old Ford Ka? I have fully comp, legal and no-claims discount cover for £250. Very occasionally... -
How can you calculate your car's fuel efficiency? 8 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I believe that some time ago you published to way to work out your car's fuel efficiency (in litres/100km and also how to convert to miles per gallon).... -
How often do hybrid cars need recharging? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
How often does the battery in a hybrid car need charging? I'm thinking of a Kia Niro and I do on average about 200 miles a week. -
Saab 9-3 - is it any good? 1 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’ve been offered a 2001 Saab 9-3 for £2995. It has covered 77,000 miles. Should I buy it? -
My car has been seized by the police - what do I do about insurance? 6 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
My car was impounded by the police because it is suspected of being in a crime (not by me) and I won’t be getting it back until they have have finished... -
Used and abused 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2003 Renault Laguna 2.2DCI Estate from a non-franchised local car centre last June. It had a new MOT but the advisory note said it had corroded... -
Is it safe to buy a car through an online broker where the car is registered to a fleet? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new Mazda MX-5 Roadster Powershift. Some of the best deals I have found are through online car brokers. However, on checking these... -
Why does my Porsche 911 991 rattle? 3 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a six month old Porsche 911 (991) model Carrera from a Porsche main dealer in September 2015. Mechanically the car is perfect, but there is an... -
Best used car for motorway driving - Honda Civic or BMW 3 Series? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need to change my car and have a choice between a 2013 Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC Sport (41,000 miles) or a 2012 BMW 316d with 46,300 miles on the clock.... -
Why is my Vauxhall Zafira using so much oil? 26 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
We have a Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTI Life (2004) however recently when I was under the vehicle I noticed a lot of black sludge on the under-engine cover.... -
What should I swap my Renaultsport Megane 250 for? 2 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My partner and I currently share a car, she commutes 20miles a day and I use the car for fun on weekends. We only cover 6000 miles a year, and as a petrolhead... -
Should I switch from petrol to an EV if I want long term reliability? 3 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
I've owned my 15 year old MkVI Golf TSI for 12 years and it's reliably covered over 160,000 miles. However, expensive problems are occurring and there...
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