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What car should I buy that's fun but economical? 7 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am 69 and generally reasonably fit and still working. Three months ago I decided that I really needed a car with a higher driving position. I fancied... -
My car was written off - what happens to the finance payments I've made so far? 7 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Ford B-MAX was involved in an accident and the other party accepted liability. I didn’t want the hassle, so I claimed against my own insurer. I lost... -
Do I have any legal recourse against a garage that didn't disclose my car had been damaged? 14 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a MINI from an approved dealer 12 months ago, it was an ex demonstrator. It recently developed an issue with the air con. When I took it into... -
I've been stopped for having no insurance whilst test driving a car. Will I lose my licence? 13 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am 18 years and 9 months old. I am the named driver on my uncle's TPFT insurance policy for a 2001 1.4-litre Honda Civic four-door saloon. I was recently... -
Unwarranted behaviour 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 Diesel car that failed a year ago. The Renault Garage replaced the complete fuel injection system free of charge.... -
Play de-misty for me 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
Your recent cover story about the Honda Jazz makes interesting reading, but I should like to add a few points. I bought a new 1.4i DSI SE CVT-7 at the... -
Noisy diff - grounds for refund? 7 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
Four weeks ago I purchased for £2500 a Mazda MX-5 2003 with 91k from a trader. It road tested fine as far as I could tell. Subsequently, a friend who also... -
Buying a small, first car - what would you recommend? 30 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is doing her driving test and the cars she is looking at are the Fiat 500, Ford Ka, Toyota Aygo and Renault Clio? Are any of these good? I... -
How can I solve my car's condensation problem? 18 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a two year old Ford Focus (still left supposedly with one year manufacturer's guarantee). However, in the mornings, the inside... -
Non-manufacturer replacement parts can invalidate warranties - so how can I ensure insurers use OEM parts? 8 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
My insurance company tell me that they ensure any replacement parts will be manufacturer parts, whereas other companies will use third party or secondhand... -
Should I get a diesel Volkswagen Golf VII? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a three/four year old Volkswagen Golf VII for around £10,000-13,000, which has covered about 30,000 miles. Which engine and fuel type do... -
Why are BMW refusing to pay for a service that is covered by my service pack? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new BMW M135i in June 2015, along with a service pack. As per your recommendations I had an interim oil service at just over 9000 miles, although... -
Can you recommend a good insurance company, and whether you prefer the Volkswagen Golf or Ford Focus? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My car insurance is due for renewal in the near future and I would be grateful if you would confirm the names of the top five companies in the latest customer... -
Extended Warranty purchased - Mazda were aware of technical issues during original warranty 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Hope you can help me with this query, I have a Mazda 3 Sport 2.2 Diesel 2010 Model. The warranty on the vehicle ended in December 2012 but I took out... -
Could you inform your readers that the Administration of Justice Act 1970 covers harassment by private parking companies? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
The ongoing saga of private parking companies is a regular in your column. Your advice to pay a small amount in full fair and reasonable settlement is... -
They must be choking 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 BMW 120d front washers refuse to spray. The pump runs and even with the spay nozzle disconnected, no water emerges. From a review of Internet websites... -
What's the most comfortable, economical commuter car for a tall driver? 4 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a comfortable, reliable, economical commuter car to cover 25,000 miles per year. I currently own a 2009 Citroen C5 2.0-litre auto diesel.... -
What hatchback should I buy for 15,000+ miles a year? 14 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need help to decide what car to buy. I'm looking a premium hatchback to buy for business and personal use, circa 16k miles per year. Looking at a second... -
Which automatic cars under £10k have the best mpg? 22 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking for an automatic under £10k that has good mpg figures. I’ve previously been recommended the Hyundai i20 and the Kia Picanto but the mpg ranges... -
Should I buy a Volvo C30? 15 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Volvo C30 as a second car (60,000 miles, 2009 - 2012), would you recommend this model and which diesel or petrol?

