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  • Eve of destruction 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I would be grateful for your advice relating to the purchase of a vehicle under the scrappage scheme. I have yet to collect my new vehicle but the garage...
  • Buying an old diesel estate - which is best? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy old diesel estate, that’s around eight to ten years old. I know all will have some issues, but I'm on a tight budget. I have whittled...
  • Upgrading to two cars - what should I buy? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I want to replace my works lease car (Audi A3) with a family/work car which will cover 14,000 miles per year. I also need a small car for my 18 year old...
  • Is £1400 a good price for a 2003 MINI One? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of purchasing a 2003 MINI One - it is a petrol and has 107,000 miles. The owner is asking £1395. Do you first think this is a good price...
  • Is there anything similar to a Ford Fiesta with higher seating position? 2 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I have been very pleased with my Ford Fiesta 1.25 which is now almost 6 years old. I'm thinking of replacing it soon but would like a car with a more upright...
  • Small automatic 29 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a car mainly for local running but it must be automatic. I'm struggling to decide between a two year old Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris....
  • Should I buy a Lexus RX 400H with a high mileage? 14 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Should I be worried about buying a 8-9 year old Lexus RX400H with 130,000 miles on the clock?
  • Buying a used car - could you recommend an alternative to the Renault Megane 2 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter's nine year old Renault Megane has finally expired and she needs a replacement for £10,000 - £12,000. She liked the Megane, but it proved unreliable...
  • New Duster or used X-Trail? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am planning on buying a 4x4 with a budget of £17k. A two year old X-Trail is top of the list but I'd like your view on whether a new Dacia Duster would...
  • Replacing a C-Class 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a nearly five-year-old Mercedes C220 CDI, which is great but I not so good in the winter (RWD). I have been looking for similar spec (FWD) car...
  • Any suggestions for a car my tall daughter can drive? 18 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter is trying to find a car to learn to drive in. She is 6ft 4in, but has 38in long legs (most tall men have 33in legs). She is currently in a...
  • When's my Saab need a new cam belt? 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Does the cam belt on a Saab 93 Vector Sport need to be replced when the car is 8 years old, with 40,000 miles on the clock?
  • Buying a used car for a family of five 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    What would you recommend for a used, low mileage, petrol, 7 seater vehicle, full service history, up to 3 years old to carry 2 adults and 3 children (aged...
  • An automatic and manual in one? 24 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Can I, so to speak, kill two birds with one stone? Is there a smallish car with gearbox type that would satisfy my wife's need for an automatic with my...
  • Coil spring failure 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Just thought I'd let you know that when my mum took her 5 year old Mercedes A class for an MOT last month, it failed due to a broken front coil spring...
  • E-Class reliability 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to purchase a three or four-year-old E-Class diesel automatic (Avantgarde preferred). From the many 'expert' reviews that are around,...
  • Nissan Micra 1.3 1994 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I just got this car for the model's economy and reliability - it seems fine other than a reluctance to rev at around 2500rpm under a little load. The fuel...
  • Clutch judder 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2 year old BMW 320d which I purchased 8 months ago with 21k on the clock from a BMW dealer. I have been extremely happy with the car except that...
  • Should I buy a Volkswagen Golf or a Mazda 3? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a budget of no more than £6500 and am looking for a smallish car, something like a Volkswagen Golf or Mazda 3, no more than four years old. Which...
  • Vattening up over Christmas 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    As I am told it will take 12 weeks to get a new Audi TT from the date of ordering, say late November 2009, with a deposit of £1,000 and the remainder on...
 

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