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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... -
Soughtomatic 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife, aged circa 71, would like to have her own small automatic gearbox car. It must have an excellent reliability record, low noise level and feel... -
Occasional pull 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a car that could legally tow a double horsebox with one horse, yet still be able to drive to work every day and not spend too... -
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... -
How much does it cost to replace an oxygen sensor? 30 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
Mercedes have diagnosed a failed oxygen sensor on my diesel E-Class (2010 model) and suggested replacing it would cost around £500. This seems very high... -
Why is my MINI Cooper S so poor on icy roads? 3 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 12 month old MINI Cooper S which is absolutely dreadful to drive on winter roads. Why is this? I was always led to believe that MINIs were good... -
Does my 55-reg Renault Modus need a cam belt change at 30,000 miles? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a 55-reg Modus, a good car. It's done 30,000 miles. The main garage is saying car is overdue for a cam belt change. Is this about right? I read... -
Is the Toyota Yaris as reliable as the Volkswagen Polo? 2 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I don't do much mileage and want a car to last a long time. I've seen a 2015 Volkswagen Polo with less than 3000 miles on clock. I'm wondering if a Toyota... -
Should I sell my Panda 4x4 now? 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Petrol Fiat Panda 4x4, just 2 years 6 months old. Mileage 21k. 1. I quite fancy the either the new Panda 4x4 or Skoda Fabia which is non 4x4.... -
Is the new Citroen C3 reliable? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to part exchange my eight-year-old Citroen C3 Sensodrive for a six-month-old, 3500 mile Citroen C3 16v Exclusive diesel hatchback from my... -
Ford S-MAX air con pump failed after 4 years and 35000 miles 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
The climate control on my 4 year old S- MAX does not emit cooling air. My local Ford dealer has done a standard air con service and re gassed the system... -
Advice on when to sell Hyundai Santa Fe 13 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Hyundai Santa Fe diesel auto has 62k miles, is 4 years old and hence still has one year warranty. The car has been and still is ideal for my needs and... -
Can you recommend a reliable 7-seat MPV for my daughter? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My daughter and son-in-law have two old cars but they really need to upgrade to a 7-seater. They do not have much spare cash but would like to know what... -
Money honey 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am told that a rattle in my 1997 Passat 1.9TDI automatic estate is likely to be a cracked torque converter drive plate and the repair will cost £350....
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