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Paint imperfections on new car - can I return it? 23 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am the proud owner of a brand new Alfa Romeo Guilietta 1.4 170 Sportiva - this is the first time I have ever owned a new car. Sadly, I’ve noticed some... -
Should I buy a classic Nissan Figaro or a Fiat 500? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a company car that my 22-year-old daughter can drive, but not after April 2013 as the insurance changes. I am looking to get a fun car (budget around... -
Are Honda CR-V promotions a way of clearing old stock? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
During the last few months Honda has been running a promotion on the CR-V. My dealer has a whole wedge of pre-reg 62 plate CR-V SE+ priced to go at £19,995,... -
Which 4x4 SUV and small runaround for a tall driver? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have recently retired, aged 62 and 55. We intend to dispose of our eight-year-old Jaguar S-Type (62,000 miles, average condition) and Ford Focus Ghia... -
Does my 2004 Ford Fiesta have a fuel pump fault? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4 petrol which has developed an annoying problem. While driving, it has an intermitting problem of pulling back as if it was... -
Afternoon Daylights 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
Having gone through the report mentioned by the Transport Minister, I have written to Francis Maude as follows:- As a follow-up of my e-mail of 19/12/2008,... -
What's the best used EV for around £12,000? 18 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
As a family we have an Audi Q4 (my wife’s work car) and a Land Rover Discovery Sport (now 6 years old). I would love to be completely EV, but the 3+ long... -
What's the best practical family car for £5000? 31 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
We have recently had a baby and have a dog which means we have outgrown our Ford Fiesta. We are looking for something under £5k with room for car seat,... -
Should I buy a petrol, hybrid, PHEV or electric car? 19 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
Can you help me choose my next car? I do about 9,000 miles per year. I am 70 years old and most of my motoring is local up to 30 miles. But I regularly... -
Low battery warning problem, what can I do? 7 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
When I collected my new lease car last October the salesman told me not to leave the doors or boot open as it would trigger the low battery warning. I... -
Are Ford EcoBoost engines reliable? 21 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to buy a car and getting confused between a Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec vs the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost 1.0 Zetec. Can you please advise as... -
New car vs Used car 29 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
We're a family of five and have been driving a 2009 Ford S-Max Titanium that we've had for six years. The car has been ideal as we often use the 7 seats... -
We want a small car for less than £2000. What advice would you give to a clueless buyer? 16 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
We need a second car for local trips (the school run, popping to the shops etc - no long motorway journeys). I don't want to spend more than £2000 and... -
I am looking for a quiet and comfortable used car for about £10,000 - what do you suggest? 13 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a quiet and comfortable used car for about £10,000. I want petrol car and will consider hybrids/ EVs - although doubt I can afford a good... -
How can I protect my car from keyless theft? 28 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I own a Nissan Leaf. At home, my car remote key is secure from hackers. When I am out I can keep the remote in a Faraday bag but I will need to remove... -
The injector in my Mazda 3 has failed - is this due to using supermarket fuel? 21 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
Whilst driving along, my 2012 Mazda 3 1.6d (39,000 miles) suddenly juddered and went into limp mode. I cautiously negotiated to the hard shoulder with... -
At what point does a car become unfit for purpose? 8 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm having lots of software problems with my Volvo XC90. Many of the functions for which I bought this car don't work at all, or work for a while after... -
Volkswagen emissions scandal - has it been over dramatised? 12 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
You seem to think that the emissions scandal is all a bit of a storm in a tea-cup. Why is this? I have an A4 Allroad on a PCP deal and I was wondering... -
Recommend a 7-seater vehicle for short journeys and occasional long trips? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a Toyota Verso 2.0 D-4D T-Spirit as a company car. It has 33,000 miles and will be four years old in November. We have been given a price... -
How hard does the turbo work under normal driving conditions? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
You quite rightly advocate running a turbocharged engine at idle for a minute or so after a vigorous run in order for the turbo to 'cool off', and my last...
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