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Should I buy a petrol or diesel car? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
After selling my BMW 5-Series I'm thinking of returning to a Golf-sized car and was thinking about a 1.6TDI Match Mk6, however I'm wary about buying a... -
Wrong wheel and tyre 12 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 07 Renault Laguna, when I got home I noticed that one of the wheels {OE alloy} had been swaped for one that is corroded and has been... -
Rejecting a lease car - can you tell what I need to do? 23 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hi John & Team - I recently leased a Nissan Qashqai, but just 3 weeks into the term it started failing when trying to change gear (albeit on an intermittent... -
Why do some people not understand power steering? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had to laugh at the first letter in your column: “Let's have an intelligent conversation about electric power steering.” Amazingly the writer then proceeded... -
Buying a second hand van 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My van was stolen back in December. I used it to carry big drums around to schools to do workshops. I don't know much about vans at all and am finding... -
Category C write-off : legal matters and insurance 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Please put my mind at rest, or help me out with what to do! My husband's car, a W reg Renault Megane was recently dented by another driver reversing out... -
Electric shock 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
There is a lot of talk and action regarding the future of electric/hybrid cars as if this technology is going to save the world. To my mind, pure electric... -
Can a tyre be re-used if it's been filled with tyre sealant? 5 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Can a tyre be re-used if tyre sealant has been used for a puncture? Can the sealant be cleaned and the tyre re-used or is it condemned? -
Do I need a Porsche dealer to fix my air suspension? 28 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 Porsche Cayenne S which has a problem with the air suspension which is not working and Porsche said it will cost £4300 to put right. Porsche... -
Can I renew my EV road tax early so it's free for longer? 5 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
Now that EV's will be liable for Road Tax from 01/05/2025 I see lots of people advocating renewing the current free Road Tax early to gain an extra period... -
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... -
How much does it cost to keep a number plate on retention? 30 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a personal number plate for forty plus years, I have had an offer to buy the car but want to keep plate on retention. I believe this will... -
What’s the best petrol or hybrid, midsize SUV? 30 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
What’s the best petrol or hybrid, midsize SUV with an automatic gearbox? I don’t need a huge family car but I do need plenty of space/seats that can fold... -
What's a good budget car for a 20 year old driver? 9 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Our son is 20 years old, with a clean licence held for three years. He has about £1500 to spend on a car, plus £1000 for insurance. I'm afraid he knows... -
I took my car to a hand car wash - and now the electric windows don't work? 25 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a strange query. It was incredibly hot yesterday and I used the air conditioning on faster roads and opened the windows in 30mph zones. I thought... -
What economical, practical vehicle comes with a long warranty? 24 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm hoping for advice on the best new economical and practical vehicle to buy with a long warranty. Or perhaps advice on the best secondhand model for... -
Need a used family car for £2k - any suggestions? 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My friend bought a Honda Civic on your recommendation and has been very pleased with it. Now her husband's 1.5 diesel Renault Megane needs replacing with... -
Who's liable for my car's faulty cam belt? 26 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic with the 1.5-litre diesel engine. I was advised to change the cam belt as the mileage was over 80k and the car was five... -
Which city car should I buy? 29 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Chevrolet Spark from a main dealer (4 miles on clock and £3800 off list + great p/x on my car) a year ago and car has been no problem at all.I... -
Is it safe to buy a new car from a broker? 27 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My son wants to buy a new Renault Clio and we have been offered what seems to be a very good deal by an online dealer. None of the local dealers in our...
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