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What car for winter driving? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I will be driving on country roads to work early mornings and evenings, and am worried about winter. I would like to buy a used car, which is female friendly... -
What's causing a noise to come from my Nissan Micra's clutch when starting? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan Micra Twister, S-reg (1998 model) manual, 1.0-litre engine. When I start it, pressing down the clutch pedal (whether in neutral or in gear),... -
Rattle shake 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recently had my Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 16v played about with by various mechanics. They seem to have stopped it conking out but have not got rid of a certain... -
Why does the RAC charge so much for arranging recovery with a third party recovery company? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently damaged my radiator on a high kerb and called the RAC for assistance, not wishing to involve my insurers thinking costs would be relatively... -
Spinning plates 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying an Audi A4 convertible from a friend. It was first registered March 2005, petrol automatic with additional Sport pack, satnav and... -
Will the Volkswagen extended warranty cover my broken EGR valve? 27 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My EGR valve has gone on my Volkswagen Jetta 2011 and the car has only 42,000 miles on clock . I took Volkswagen extended warranty, will this cover it? -
Winter or all season tyres for a BMW 328i? 28 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
The car is presently on Goodyear runflat tyres and has no spare wheel. If I can fit an ordinary set of winter or all weather tyres, then in the event... -
Boxster Knocked out 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
The engine in my un-thrashed 2004 2.7 Boxster, 23k miles, FSH (Porsche main dealer), has just suffered a catastrophic "bag of spanners” breakdown, whilst... -
How many multi-fit spare wheels does each breakdown recovery van have? 26 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
It is all very well relying on the AA (new hybrid car supplied with AA cover) to get me home in the case of a puncture, but how many multi-fit spares... -
How many 24-hour garages are there for tyre fitting? 26 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
As new cars don’t have spare wheels any more, repair kits are very temporary, and space saver wheels restrict journey, how many 24-hour garages are there... -
What documents do I need to send to the DVLA upon the death of someone who owns a car? 16 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
As well as advising insurance and breakdown companies, what documents would the DVLA require upon the death of a driver who owns a car? -
Lexus deals on Drivethedeal 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently saw that "Drivethedeal" are offering large savings on the Lexus IS220 SE. As these prices are less than say a Mondeo diesel or a Mazda 3 or... -
Is the Honda Accord Tourer's tailgate prone to failing? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My dad has owned his 2004 Honda Accord Tourer from new. The tailgate mechanism appears to have failed and no longer opens and closes automatically. You... -
All abroad 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Our daughter, who is about to return to the UK after a number of years abroad, is considering buying either a MINI convertible, Audi TT roadster, or an... -
I'm looking for a reliable automatic car for £3500 - would you suggest the Honda Jazz? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking at buying a used car now for a few months and finally decided to go for a Corsa or a Fiesta, but when I was out today I saw a Honda... -
Why did my Ford Mondeo diesel lose power under acceleration? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was driving my 2003 Ford Mondeo diesel estate yesterday and I was about to accelerate to overtake a lorry at 60mph when I lost all power and my glow... -
Can I appeal against this penalty charge? 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have been issued penalty charge notice and I want to appeal. I reversed the car partially out of our driveway and discovered that the rear tyre was... -
My BMW 330d's engine broke up due to a known problem - will BMW contribute to repairing it? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a BMW 330d 2003 and the engine broke up, doing so much damage that I had to have a replacement remanufactured engine. I bought the car from a BMW... -
Can I insist the insurer replaces certain parts? 14 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My car (2012 Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI - 4000 miles on clock) was swamped whilst travelling on a flooded road. My car insurers have agreed to pay for a new... -
MINI off? 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have looked on your website and read John's and Mr Money’s advice. However I can't seem to find "deals" on new MINIs. Am I missing something? Or are...