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Selling a quality older car 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2001 BMW 530i which has been owned from new with only 20000 miles on the clock. The car is immaculate. Where is the best place to find out what... -
Looking to buy a second hand car 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a secondhand Honda Jazz 1.4DSI that is on a 04-plate. The car has 91,000 miles on the clock, and the price is £2690. I will be a weekend... -
Do red paints used on cars from 2009 still suffer from paint-fade? 12 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Do red paints used on cars from say 2009, still suffer from fade over time, as seen on many old cars? If yes, what's the best treatment to prevent fade? -
My new Hyundai i20 is stuck in reverse at just two weeks old - should I reject it? 2 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My new Hyundai i20 stuck in reverse and won't shift. It is back at the dealer and they are repairing the gearbox. Should I accept this or should they be... -
Is a high mileage or low mileage car best? 16 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I tend to swap my cars every 12 months, over the last 5 years i have cars that are about 3 yrs old and with low mileage, each car has had the engine management... -
When does my car need a full service? 4 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
How often should you get a full service? My Skoda Citigo is five years old. It had the cam belt replaced and tyres, interim service last year and I do... -
When does a classic car become MoT exempt? 26 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
When does the 40 year tax and MoT exemption begin? -
Grandson needs a cheap car - any suggestions? 26 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
My grandson is looking at a 10 year old Renault clio 1.2 with full service history for about £1500. The mileage is under 60,000. Would this be a good buy.... -
Buying a new car - what's best for easy access? 7 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My husband is 75 years old with some hip/knee restriction. He is currently driving BMW X1 Diesel, doing 10,000 miles a year. He wants to replace the BMW... -
Kia Rio 1 basic motoring 11 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
We recently part-ex our two company Hyundai Getz 1.1 CDX for two six-month old Kia Rio 1 1.4s. While this car is basic and is designed for the emerging... -
Am I entitled compensation after shoddy customer service? 18 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
A few months ago I took my eight year old Skoda Fabia to my local dealer for repairs. We were told that it needed £2333 spending on it to fix the fault.... -
Can you recommend a suitable car for a young family with three children? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Sometime during 2012 our family will have an addition and we will then have three children under the age of two years old. The current car will need to... -
Is it worth spending money on a 20-year-old Volvo or is it just good for spares? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My sister has a 1998 Volvo 740 GL SR Sedan with 190,000 miles on the clock. The MoT and tax are due to run out next month. It runs well but the engine... -
Storing a car - Should I disconnect the battery? 12 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I understand that you should use a float charger to prevent over-charging of the battery. My question is, if I don't use my 1995 Honda Civic for three... -
Failed automatic transmission on 2004 C-Max - can I sue Ford? 23 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our 2004 Focus C Max has just had a terminal automatic transmission failure. The local garage (member of Good Garage Scheme) has confirmed it needs a new... -
Which SUV could I replace my Nissan Murano with which will be cheaper to run? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 4-year-old sports utility, a Nissan Murano, but running it is breaking the bank as it only does 20 miles to the gallon and road tax is a mind-boggling... -
Thanks to SEAT for contributing to an ABS pump repair to my 2006 Leon. 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Reading the letter and your reply in Motoring Lifestyle, I thought you may be interested in my current problem, which hopefully will be resolved on Friday.... -
Sweet torque 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I read your extended article on the Jazz a few months ago. You don’t rate the automated manual, the Top Gear review loathes it. Is there any chance of... -
Climate changed 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our son and daughter in law live in a very rural area and run 2 Toyota Avensis, about 8 years old. Both cars have and continue to do all that is required... -
Old for new 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have an 07-registered Mitsubishi Colt CZ1 (3dr, Black, Air Con, 18,000 miles, petrol, manual). I want to downgrade to something a little older say 2004/2003...