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Auto carp 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My cousin has recently bought a 3-year old auto Colt and has complained to the garage that the gearchange is jerky changing both up and down, and that... -
Buying a small car – what would you recommend? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of replacing my thirsty Vectra with a small car. Mostly town use but occasional motorway work so thought 1.1/1.2 engine best and must be 5... -
Laggy Venga 10 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1 year old Kia 1.4 Ecodynamics Venga 2. It has been subject to throttle or turbo lag almost since new. The dealer has done what he can to find... -
Should my son transfer the personalised number plate on his written-off BMW to another car? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
My son’s old, special edition BMW has been written off after being ploughed into at speed on the M25 by an idiot who didn’t notice the stagnant queue of... -
Which child seats do I need to fit three children across the back seat of a BMW 5 Series Touring? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Which car seats would I need to fit three children (four years old, two years old, newborn) across the back of a new BMW 5 Series Touring? -
What's a suitable car for a learner driver aged 17? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a good car for a learner male driver aged 17? I need one that's cheap to buy and insure, safe, not fast or flashy, but one that doesn't... -
Looking for a big family car 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a big car for my three kids and wife. Which car is big and cheap? I only really need a 5-seater and only have about £3,500 to spend? What... -
BMW 318i steering column problem - is this common? 8 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
We've owned our BMW 318i since 2004, when we bought it new. We recently had a problem with the ignition key not turning in the ignition keyhole next to... -
Which secondhand hatchback offers good fuel economy and is able to carry three children? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to buy a secondhand car not more than two years old, but I would consider new if I can get a good discount. I would also prefer a hatchback, but... -
Saab 93S 1998 bulkhead split 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought this Saab from an independent Saab specialist two and a half years ago. Recently there was some knocking on manoevring and on examination I am... -
Honda CRV problems - what can I do? 16 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a Honda CRV to replace my Peugeot 3008 upon your recommendation. I have had it a week and am now suffering from buyer's regret...... -
Refused bodywork warranty claim on Range Rover Evoque - what should I do? 27 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have Range Rover Evoque which is 18 months old. A few months ago I noticed the front lower panel was peeling badly. I took it to my local dealer, where... -
I need a car with a high seating position and large boot. What should I consider? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a two or three year old lowish mileage car with boot space equivalent to or greater than my Focus estate. I'm considering a Mondeo estate... -
How can I sell a number plate that's on an old car that has been stored for 20 years? 7 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have an old car in the shed that has not run for 20 years and would like to sell the number plate which has some value. How can I do this? -
The DSG in my low mileage 2011 Skoda Fabia has failed - should Skoda cover the cost? 26 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2011 Skoda Fabia TSI with 19,119 miles on in May 2014. Today - with 31,800 miles on the clock - the DSG has died. The car is only driven... -
Volkswagen Golf needs a new engine after cam chain failure - what can I do? 20 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
My VW Golf mk 6 1.2tsi could not start last week The AA took it to my nearest VW dealer, Arnold Clark, Kilmarnock Rd Glasgow. They car is less than 4... -
What should I replace my old Auris with? 6 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my Toyota Auris diesel. I'm not sure I want another diesel as I only average 44mpg on my 40 mile each way motorway return. My wife... -
Can you recommend a sporty car similar to the Subaru WRX hatchback? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My friend and neighbour is now on the lookout for a sporty replacement for his Nissan X-Trail. He was ready to buy a 2010 Subaru WRX hatchback but is now... -
Can I recommend Timpsons for supplying replacement car keys? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
This may by now be old news but just in case. In May 2007 I was down to one remaining key for my year 2000 Yaris Verso. You ran various articles about... -
Replacing a Civic Type-R 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have had my Civic Type R (57 plate) from new. I love him (he is even called Roger as he's a red Type R) but my 6 month old is too heavy to lift in and...
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