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Can you recommend a car for a 20,000 mile a year commute? 6 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am going to be commuting to work by car, which is 377 miles a week. My work will pay 45p for the first 6000 miles then down to 25p. It's all motorway... -
The turbo has failed on my 12 year old car - is it worth replacing or should I just scrap the car? 20 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
The turbocharger of my 2006 Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 TDI has failed and the garage want £900 to replace it. Should I go ahead? The clutch has also not been... -
Need a small and safe city car – what would you recommend? 14 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need to upgrade from my Smart Fortwo to transport me and my three year old. The car must be small as parking is a nightmare where I live, but as safe... -
How much should I pay for a 2003 Toyota Corolla? 6 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have seen an automatic 2003 Toyota Corolla 1.6 for £1995. It has a full MoT and service history. It has done 61,000 miles and for its age I believe that... -
Buying ex rental car? Questionable history 16 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am in discussions with a leading car super market about buying an ex hire car, approx 12 months old. I did an on line data check and iit claims the car... -
My 20 year old TT requires work to pass its MoT - is it worth investing in it? 29 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
The dreaded MoT is fast approaching for my much loved twenty-year-old Audi TT Quattro. I have a nasty feeling both the catalytic converters have or are... -
What would you suggest as a smaller petrol MPV? 7 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have owned a Ford Galaxy Ghia 1.9 TDCI auto since March 2002. This car has served us brilliantly for 15 years but, with the increasing pressure on owners... -
Could you clarify how workshop rates are set for my mother? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Please would you clarify something for my mother, who is over 80 and thinks that the garage is trying to 'diddle' her. Her car is more than ten years old,... -
Is £400 a reasonable price to repair the sills on my 1996 Ford Escort? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I run a 1996 Ford Escort Ghia 1.8i Cabriolet. It's done 73,000 miles and is in excellent condition. Recently, I took it to a local garage for its MoT.... -
BMW 120d engine failure at 4 years old (Full service history) 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 120d that has suffered a serious internal mechanical failure, as yet not fully diagnosed. The car is full BMWSH and at 140,000 miles. I bought... -
Can you recommend a vehicle which is easier to get in and out of than my BMW 530 Touring? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have always had BMW saloons or estate cars but, due to increasing hip problems, I am finding it more and more difficult and painful to get in and out... -
What's wrong with my problematic Toyota Picnic? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Picnic 1998 2.0-litre petrol manual and it's driving me to an early grave. After £700 spent it's still got the same fault. For some time... -
Rustlady’s Benz 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an 8-year-old MB 220CDI estate that has developed bubbling paintwork and underlying rust on the rear pillar by the tailgate opening. My local MB... -
Gearless worrier 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a three and a half year old Mercedes C Class. 3 times since year one I have reported a loss of upchanging of gears. Each service they said there... -
Is there an issue with oxygen sensors on the Toyota Aygo? 10 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Aygo, purchased new in September 2015. Just before it was five years old it needed a replacement oxygen sensor, at about 17,000 miles.... -
Why does Ford have no control over Ford franchised workshops? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have an 8-year-old Ford Ka that has always been looked after by a local independent garage. As it was eight years old we thought we should have it serviced... -
Can I recommend Dr Tranny Lubeguard Instant Shudder for autobox oil changes in the Land Rover Discovery 3? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I noticed in your column at the weekend some advice to someone about a judder and an autobox oil change. This is becoming a more frequent problem in the... -
Should I keep or trade in my old Golf? 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2001 Volkswagen Golf TDI. It has covered 101,000 miles and has a number of issues that need fixing. Currently, the DMF is vibrating and I have... -
What is a realistic price for my wife's 2000 BMW 523 SE? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife bought her BMW 523 SE Touring automatic in August 2000. Since then she has carefully cherished it, had it regularly serviced, done only 90,000... -
Can you recommend a classic car for a 17-year-old driver? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am just about to come into my final year before my GCSEs, after which I will be entering VI Form and hopefully be learning how to drive as I am September-born....
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