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Is my rusty 1977 Daimler Double Six Coupe worth restoring? 18 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I own a low mileage 1977 Daimler Double Six Coupe which as you know are now rather rare with only 300 odd were made. The problem is, it has been standing... -
Our newly-bought, used Mazda CX-5 is emitting white smoke - what should we do? 9 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
We've recently purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-5 2.0 petrol with 108,000 miles on the clock. On the day of the purchase, we pointed out some white smoke coming... -
We have a garaged 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 that we want to sell - is it worth getting it running first? 31 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
We've been given a 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300 that we now wish to sell. It's been garaged for the last eight years. It has 157,000 miles on the clock and is... -
Our car alarm goes off every night because it wasn't fixed properly after an accident - what do we do? 28 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
Both doors were replaced on our 2013 Ford C Max and now the alarm keeps going off at night. We get error messages for child lock malfunction, service required,... -
what are considered 'Reasonable' repairs on 1997 car 11 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a second hand car (1997 Jeep Cherokee 2.5TD) from a dealer. When I bought it, there were leaks underneath which I had noted, and was assured... -
Can I turn off lane keep assist? 2 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I read today Judith Ridgers question on a replacement for an Outlander PHEV. I had one of the last of these and there was no lane assist. I replaced it... -
What's the best hybrid for towing a caravan? 19 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a twin axle Swift caravan of about 1.7t that I need to tow. In an ideal world I'd like an at least a 2.0 litre 4x4 with a high ride and diesel/electric... -
Is having only one fog light an MoT failure? 30 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a Ford Kuga Titanium PHEV and during its second service the Ford garage found that one of the lamps was not working and asked if I wanted to have... -
My new car has been delayed - should I wait for it to be registered in September? 10 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a new Lexus RZ in early February. Originally I was told late May for delivery, that then became middle late June and I’ve just been informed... -
Why are electric cars so expensive? 11 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
Why are electric/hybrid cars so expensive? There’s no chance that an ordinary family will buy one. What’s going on? -
I need a second hand car for £15k - what do you suggest? 26 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the market for a second-hand car and I'm interested in an Evoque or similar semi-luxury car for up to £15,000. The catch is that I would prefer... -
Can I reject a used car? 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We recently bought a Peugeot 306 for £550 with 12 months MOT and tax. The car has broken down multiple times and is also suffering electrical faults. I... -
Why are my rear brake pads wearing so fast? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've done just over 30k miles in my SEAT Exeo, but I am getting what I consider to be unusual brake pad wear. The front brake pads are 20 per cent worn,... -
Which oil should I use to replace my Peugeot 307's gearbox oil? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wish to renew my Peugeot 307 2.0-litre HDi's gearbox oil (manual five-speed) as my mileage is around 100,000 and I don't know if its been done. The manual... -
The installation of a black box ruined my son's car - what should we do? 13 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son bought a new Volkswagen Golf GTE in September for his commute to work. He changed his insurance to an RAC policy with compulsory Black Box. The... -
Is the driver or vehicle owner responsible for parking fines? 9 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
A relative borrowed our car in 2019 to go to hospital but apparently never bought a parking ticket. We have had threats for a year then they stopped as... -
Having constant electronic issues with a new car - can I reject it? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
Five months ago, my daughter purchased a new Vauxhall Astra 1.0 turbo from a Vauxhall dealer. Two weeks ago she started to have major electronic problems.... -
Why is my Peugeot 106 overheating? 14 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 106 and over the past week I have noticed the temperature light on my dashboard flashing up from time to time. I recently had some work... -
Nissan Note has electrical faults - has it got flood damage? 1 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used (previously two owners) Nissan Note 10 days ago. It is now showing odd problems. The battery saving 'lights off function' suddenly failing... -
Faulty Ford Mondeo - should I fix it or sell? 29 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my 2004 Ford Mondeo since new and until last year it never gave me any issues for complaint. However, with 130,000 miles on the clock, it...