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Need a used car with lots of storage 5 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need a used car with a larger boot to cope with our four children and dog. We go on regular camping trips and always carry lots of equipment. The new... -
Best car for carrying three children in the back? 23 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I would like to replace my Volkswagen Golf Estate with a new car, which can carry three children, aged from a few months to seven years old. I don't want... -
Replacing Xsara Picasso - what should I buy? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking about buying a used car to replace a 2008 Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI. Due to numerous problems with turbo seals and injectors, the car... -
My husband needs a petrol manual car with a large boot - is the Audi A4 Avant worth considering? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My husband needs to replace his ageing 1999 Saab 9-5 Estate SE 2.0-litre turbo with Hersch management system. It has 80,000 on the clock. Should he look... -
Air in my diesel fuel system 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have the a Citroen Berlingo with the 1998cc HDI engine. It has nearly 160,000 miles on the clock, and has been fully serviced. Runs brilliantly, except... -
Buying an economical family car 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 53 plate Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi and I average 44-48mpg. I'm looking to purchase a used (up to 18-month old ) family car (£10K... -
Can you recommend a compact and comfortable car to replace my Mazda 3? 17 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
Four years ago, HonestJohn.co.uk recommended a Mazda 3 for me. I very much like it: it's comfortable, got good performance, and is very economical. However,... -
Can you suggest a reliable car to go off-road and carry around kayaking gear? 2 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
It’s time to replace my 2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 but there are so many options! I still make a few regular short trips to the shops, allotment and tip... -
My car, which was written off (but repaired), has lost value - can I claim for this loss from my insurer? 13 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
In December 2016, I was the victim of a rear end collision. The third party driver accepted full responsibility. My car is a 2008 Citroen C3 and the damage... -
Can you recommend a reliable Euro6 van for working in London? 5 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend who operates a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter LWB for a living in South East London and he will shortly need a Euro6 model to keep costs down for... -
Could you publish my positive experiences with Warranty Direct? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have had Warranty Direct cover on our Citroen C6 for two years now. During that time we have had cause to make, I think, three claims, the latest after... -
Can you recommend an economical family car for £7000 to replace our 7-year-old Nissan Micra? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Please help. We are two old bats in our 60s about to buy a car. I have owned Micras since they started making them. I love them, they handle well, turn... -
Smokers 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Very often I read that you personally own a model of the car under consideration, and it makes me wonder how many cars you own, and what they all are?... -
What's the best used small van to buy? 17 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
We’ve just had to scrap our Citroen Berlingo (64 plate with 135k miles on the clock) and want a similar sized used van. Looking to spend around £7-8k ideally.... -
How do I clean the air conditioning in my car? 10 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
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I've only covered 1400 miles since my last service, do I still need to have it carried out? 18 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My 2020 MG ZS has only done 1400 miles since its last service in April 2023. Is it necessary to have it serviced so soon to maintain the 7 year warranty? -
Do cars not have a wheelbrace and jack anymore? 26 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
Cars haven't had a spare wheel for a long time. But I have just got a new Renault Austral. It has no jack or wheel brace. The dealer told me I shouldn't... -
Why do police require dashcam footage one minute either side of any incident? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
Why do the police require dashcam footage for one minute before and after an incident? I reported an incident that occurred less than a minute before parking... -
When should I change the transmission fluid on a torque converter gearbox? 20 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I can not find any torque converter gearbox servicing requirements. Does the torque converter oil need replacing at prescribed intervals? -
Cracking and flaking paint on Renault Clio - how can I fix it? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Renault Clio which has black plastic rear door handles. The plastic has a paint coating which is gradually flaking off revealing the bare...
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