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How long should an exhaust system last? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Toyota Urban Cruiser has done 51,000 miles, is on a 2009 plate and the joint between the back box and the remainder of the system has corroded through... -
Best executive car for under £4k? 27 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a reasonably economical and highly reliable executive car for under £4000. My daily commute to work is a 30 mile round trip so I can't... -
Cooling fan constantly switching on 17 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2013 Honda Jazz with 1850 miles recorded from a main Honda dealer. The cooling fan runs for a few seconds every minute or so whether... -
Mitsubishi Shogun won't engage gears - what's the fault? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday my 2002 Mitsubishi Shogun was running absolutely fine. Today, I came out and the gears felt a little stiff. Now I cannot get it into drive at... -
Replacing a Alfa Romeo 159 6 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I currently run an Alfa Romeo 159 2.4JTD , which I love, but is getting long in the tooth. Do Alfa Romeo build anything that will compare with my 159? -
Why does my Megane blow its 80 Amp fuses? 5 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have 2004 Renault Megane and the 80 Amp fuse that's connected to the positive terminal of the battery keeps blowing. Any idea why? -
Audi A4 Avant - should I keep or sell? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2010 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 which is superb and is the fourth car I've had with the VR6 engine. I'm heading for semi-retirement so wondering whether... -
Buying a petrol SUV - what do you recommend? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new SUV, but only cover short distances and the new DPF diesels aren’t suitable. What do you recommend? -
What's the Insignia VXR like to own? 22 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Vauxhall Insignia VXR, can you tell me what it is like to own and run? -
Audi A3 DSG making odd noises 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had two intermittent banging noises like metal plates for 5 secs, with a loss of power when pulled away after a full steering lock u-turn from a cold... -
Should I buy or replace my S40? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I now do fewer than 6000 miles per year (local and annual 1000 miles overseas), mostly alone, and do not depend on the car for commuting. It has very little... -
Buying an economical family car? 10 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to purchase a second hand car that is brilliant on fuel consumption, good on tax and insurance, but quite a large car if possible? -
Extended warranty for a Civic? 27 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2008 Honda Civic 2.2L from the dealer last year and have been happy with it. The 1-year warranty will run out soon so I was thinking of buying... -
A false accusation by police was thrown out in court after I contested the officer's testimony. 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I successfully challenged a penalty notice, similar to CK's son. At Bournemouth magistrates court I defended myself. The court was even-handed. They dismissed... -
Why can't I get a space saver spare for my A3? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Despite being assured by Audi UK and also by the web that a space saver spare wheel doesn't actually exist for my 2012 Audi TT 2.0 TFSI, I passed by a... -
A car for hauling beer barrels - what's best? 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need a car with a big estate boot to carry barrels of beer - approx. six barrels at a time, weight approximately 55s or 330kg. Comfortable and reliable... -
Should I replace my car? 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 IS220 Lexus - 105,000 miles and just had to have the dual mass flywheel and clutch replaced at £1450 plus VAT - should I stick with the otherwise... -
My car keeps switching in and out of limp mode 6 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Zafira B on a 56-plate, and every couple of days, I get a spanner light on the dashboard, and the car goes into limp mode. After I have... -
I am looking for a small hatchback to replace my Ford Ka... 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my aging Ford Ka with a vehicle suitable for carrying my grandchildren (five and seven years old). Most runs will be short distances,... -
Kia warranty - does it cover DPF? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
After much thought I've decided to buy a secondhand Kia-approved Cee'd Ecodynamics for just over £10,000. The brand new seven-year warranty is obviously...