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New Rear Discs and Pads after 7700 miles - is this right? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Just been told that my 2010 model Hyundai i30 requires to have new rear discs and pads after only 27800 miles and its third annual service. Nothing... -
Why can't people clear snow from their windscreens properly? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Over the last few days of treacherous snow and icy conditions, I am amazed and frightened by the number of drivers leaving their homes with the snow and... -
Should I change my car or stick with my Mercedes-Benz? 6 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a Merc E220 CDI Avantegarde on a 58 plate 21729 miles and cover approx 3500 miles per annum. I am thinking about changing the vehicle but... -
Is it safe to fit winter tyres to the front wheels of a car only? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Regarding your reader RB of Sutton Coldfield fitting winter tyres only to the driven wheels of his car, last winter I fitted two winter tyres to the front... -
I need a £6000-£7000 reliable estate car 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for an economical and inexpensive to run estate car for the family. Maximum budget is £7500. Preferably diesel but not a deal-breaker. Priorities... -
William Tell 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
You mentioned in your column last week that the insurer of a motor vehicle should be made aware of any change, however small, that is made to a car as... -
Not automatically 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
My present car is a 07 plate Yaris SR 1.3VVT and I have covered 13,000 miles from new. As I am getting on in years I feel that a small automatic car would... -
Yaris twee 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Last September I bought a Yaris diesel 2-door. Almost immediately I wished I had bought a 4-door version that, then, was only £500 dearer. Friends advised... -
Dealer has been unsuccessfully trying to fix an issue for weeks. What if it can't be fixed? 8 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a BMW X3 last November at 33,030 miles. Warranty was due to run out on 19 September, but in August a knock started when going over a bump.... -
The turbo on my diesel car needed replaced after just five years. Should the manufacturer contribute? 5 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
My five year old Mercedes-Benz A-Class diesel has done 36,000 miles. The turbo failed, resulting in a garage bill of £1700. It was repaired by a local... -
I'm tempted to buy an ex-demo car. Is that a good idea? 14 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are dealers' ex-demonstrator cars a good buy? -
My van rolled into another car, will my insurance cover their repairs if I wasn't technically driving at the time? 1 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
My van failed its MoT a few days ago, so I’ve been doing the work myself to get it passed. I finished it today, but as I let it back off the jack it started... -
Insurance company won't cover flood damage 8 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son drove onto a flooded section of road when a nearby river broke its banks. The engine on his Peugeot 307 stopped and he and the car had to be recovered... -
Converting a Scenic to LPG 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a plan to convert my Scenic (Auto), model year 2002, to LPG. Can you please advise if it make sense convering it as it's 10 years old now. I'ts... -
Is there such a thing as too low mileage on a used car? 11 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
Our son needs to change his 14 year old Ford Fiesta, which has just scraped through it's MoT. His budget is tight for the replacement - £8k maximum. I... -
Can you recommend any 'self-charging' hybrids? 3 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
Is a self-charging hybrid as efficient, economical and 'green' as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV)? Can you recommend any 'self-charging' hybrids as I note that... -
What used diesel model should I buy for a 100-mile commute? 8 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am moving to a new location, which means my commute will now be 50 miles each way, so I'm looking for a used car to cover this high mileage (mostly motorway).... -
Why are diesel models much cheaper than petrol models? 26 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
It seems that a used diesel BMW X3 is considerably cheaper than a comparablyy aged petrol version and that the bigger engines are only available as diesels.... -
I'm retired and want to replace my diesel car - what do you suggest? 22 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of changing my diesel Honda CR-V. My local dealer has a SEAT Tarraco 1.5 Evo SE Tech at £21k if registered before the end of October - which... -
I'm looking for a car with a forgiving ride and decent ground clearance? 20 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a car with a forgiving ride and decent ground clearance for travelling over parkland. Four wheel drive is not essential and as I don't...
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