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Family car buying advice 23 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a used car for max £10K. I need to drive to work approx 35 miles /day and do some short trips during the week. Need to fit one small child... -
Age versus mileage when buying a used car 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a used car to replace my 2003 Honda Civic Type S which I have owned for 11 years. I only cover about 3000 miles per year. Should... -
Is now a good time to replace our 3.5 year old Grand Scenic? 8 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Our 2011 Renault Grand Scenic 1.4TCE Bose Edition is 3.5 years old. I have been offered a 1.2TCE 130 Bose Edition with same features and spec with a cost... -
Can you recommend a British-built family car? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
My family is looking to buy a car, either new or second hand. We are looking to find the most fuel-efficient model possible. The car will be driven by... -
Which SUV should I buy? 30 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a four-wheel drive SUV to replace my 2005 Honda Accord Tourer. I will drive around 15,000 miles a year and want a diesel. The Mazda... -
Built-in Sat-Navs 28 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I find it incredulous the price manufactures want to update a car's built-in sat-nav. My 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-Class cost £211 for the a recent update,... -
What should I exchange for my BMW 3 Series? 17 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 BMW 3 Series convertible, manual, diesel, 30,000 on the clock. After, breaking my ankle (left), hip problems and being made redundant, I... -
Buying a van - new or used? 22 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My son frequently carries equipment in rectangular flight cases of various sizes and currently has a 2004 double axle LDV van, but this, though reliable... -
Can I buy a diesel automatic crossover without fear of DPF problems? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am about to retire and looking to buy a crossover, but am put off by all the dealers telling me I have to do at least 15,000 miles per year if I want... -
Are there any precautions I should follow with regards to turbochargers on stop-start engines? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
As I am contemplating buying a car with Renault's TCe 90 engine I have read with interest your recent comments on overheating turbos and would appreciate... -
Does addblue solve low mileage dpf problems on diesels? 4 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy an automatic Seat Alhambra but they only have diesel options. I had dpf problems with a Zafira diesel automatic we purchased in 2006 because... -
If I buy a modern diesel-engined vehicle, will I need to be mindful of allowing the DPF filter to clear? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have always preferred to use diesel engined vehicles due to their simplicity and reliability. However, now they are a mass-market product I am not sure... -
Gearbox failure on a Clio 30 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 3 year 3 month old Clio sport with 38k on the clock. The gearbox struggles to go into 4th gear and the garage inform me that I need a new gearbox... -
Should I jump the waiting list and buy this Dacia Duster Access? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
You may remember I wrote about the delay in getting a Dacia Duster Access that was re-ordered in August. Even until yesterday lunchtime there was no delivery... -
Looking for a cheap comfortable car to get to and from station 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Hello HJ. I have a 1964 Series 2a Land Rover which i've been using to get to and from the station every day (about 5 miles a day). I've now decided that... -
Have back problems and need a car that will accommodate 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have to buy a new car for work. I currently drive an Audi A3 (I have covered 106,000 miles in the last three and a half years), but suffer back problems... -
TPMS caused a flat 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've owned by Renault Laguna 52 plate for about a year now and hubby unforutnately had a flat tyre on it this week which will result in the tyre being... -
Will my running costs increase if I trade in my 1.6-litre Volvo C30 for a 2-litre version? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2009 Volvo C30 Drive SE Sport 1.6-litre diesel on a three year plan with 9000 miles per annum, which finishes soon. I am considering... -
What is causing my Ford to 'whine'? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
On taking ownership of this car almost a year ago I noticed a soft whine that varied with engine speed. Not being used to twin clutch boxes I took it to... -
Does the Dacia Duster offer good value for money? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The Dacia Duster base model, priced at £8995, seems to be very good value for money. Given all the positives including Renault technology, low insurance,...
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