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  • What are my rights if I bought a used car with no service history? 21 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a used Mercedes-Benz C Class from a Mercedes-Benz dealer in February 2015. It's a 62 plate and there is no service history on the database for...
  • How many owners has my MX5 had? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have just bought a used Mazda MX5 and it shows as having one registered keeper prior to me owning it. However, it now transpires that the staff at Mazda...
  • Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer brake problems 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a used Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer (2011 model) with 53k on clock in December 2015. For six months, I took the car back every month with brake...
  • Skoda Fabia - is the timing chain reliable? 8 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking at a Fabia Estate as a future replacement for our 2010 Honda Jazz, which lacks boot space. I've heard too many horror stories to buy another...
  • Dealer won't repair faulty gauge - What are my rights? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My step-son purchased a second hand Alfa Romeo from a dealership two weeks ago. He paid an additional £400 for a 15 month warranty. As he was driving home...
  • Which Kia is best? 26 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Would greatly value your opinion choosing between a new Kia Optima, a new Sportage and a new Cee;d with the emphasis on comfort. All around £22,000.
  • Golf Mk7 - EA189 Engine or EA288? 1 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    John, thanks for the great coverage of the VW emissions scandal ... by far the best commentary I've found anywhere. Are you able to just clarify something...
  • Euro 6 emission standard 26 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    According to the website of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), all new cars registered from 1 September 2015 will have to meet the...
  • Best automatic small car? 31 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    We need to upgrade our trusted Seat Arosa with a new 5 door automatic. This is a second car that will only complete 6000 miles per year, a combination...
  • Diesel engine for L3H2 van - should get euro 6 compliant engine? 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    We are buying a L3H2 size van for conversion before Sept 2015. Should we go for a Euro 6 compliant engine as this restricts the range of models available?...
  • What's the best method for storing winter tyres? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I know it's Spring but I'm looking ahead to Winter 2015 and want to take advantage of cheap winter tyres via online retailers. I have 4x4 steel rims...
  • Which SUV is best for towing a caravan? 3 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My 2003 BMW X5 gearbox has failed at 103,000 miles. I am looking for a replacement and new SUV to tow my 1900KG twin axle caravan on European tours. Ideally,...
  • Need a large and practical car for my retirement 26 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Having now retired, I want to swap my Jaguar XF (brilliant car) for something with more boot space. I have thought about the Honda CR-V as I need space,...
  • Hard ground 19 Jul 2010 (Forum)
    Wonder where it`s mortal remains are? Perhaps a trace of fish bone at the bottom of a tip - or perhaps it`s been rotted in a garden, assimilated by a plant and travelled the world as gas. Funny how it`s fighting spirit lives on in the minds eye though - that flash of gold amidst the black, coal dust streaked nostrils of those hard men - spitting coal flegm and taking the un- coughable coal back into the hard ground in which they once toiled.
  • MINI Cooper S R53 (2002 - 2007) - Rejecting cherished MINI Cooper S 13 Nov 2008 (Forum)
    I took it to a friend?s business based in Worcestershire that specialise in MINIs. He?s an ex head tech at dealership 2 (another local dealership), straight away he noticed that the car was well overdue its first service.
  • 100% of Fords Sold in Ford Auction 9 Mar 2009 (Forum)
    An HJ news item says '100% of Fords sold in Ford auction'. As it was a closed sale, then no massive surprise there. Whistling in the dark perhaps?
  • Ford Fiesta - Ford fiesta - Ford 4500 rds radio code 18 Apr 2013 (Forum)
    Please could somebody help and advise the code for serial number M270713
  • Mini Cooper S - Turbocharger warranty 7 Nov 2021 (Forum)
    In August this year the turbo on my mini went. 2K later the garage fitted a new one and said that an oil change after 500 miles is advised or it may void...
  • Peugeot 106 (1991 - 2002) - 00 1.1 speedo , rev counter and fuel gauge u/s 14 Feb 2018 (Forum)
    Sorry if this has been covered before.My sons peugeot 106 independence ( 1.1 petrol)has just developed a fault.The speedo, rev counter and fuel gauge have...
  • Audi A5 S Line Special Ed - 2.0 Petrol - Oil usage? 25 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    Hello Everyone   I have had several cars, but nothign like the oil usage on the A5. I have done 3000 miles in a couple of months and had to...
 

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