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  • Is it OK to use a different size spare wheel in an emergency? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Just bought a Land Rover Discovery 3 (2007) fitted with 18 inch tyres. However the spare is a 19 inch space saver. Is it OK to use this in an emergency...
  • Audi A4 engine warning light - what does it mean? 24 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a 2006 Audi A4. The engine warning light remains on when started but the car drives fine. What could this issue be? Emissions and/or...
  • Mitsubishi Shogun water leak 19 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Mitsubishi Shogun. It has two occasional seats that fold into the boot floor. However, the recess into which they fold down fills with water after...
  • Need a family car for £5k - what do you recommend? 22 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I need to buy a used car for £5000. It must be comfortable and have a large boot for a pram/buggy for a new baby currently 4 months old. Highish driving...
  • Renault Zoe stalling 22 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter is interested in leasing a Renault Zoe, but has heard that a friend of a friend was happy with one until she was driving along at 60mph and...
  • Toyota Yaris or Honda Jazz? 8 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Toyota Yaris 1.33 VVT-i TR-5Dr (2011, 6,500mileage) or Honda Jazz 1.4 i-VTEC Si 5-Dr (2010, 29000)?
  • Stiff drivers door lock 15 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am finding my drivers door lock getting stiffer and more difficult to open with a key. The cost of replacing the lock cylinder is too high and I think...
  • Buying a seven-seater for £12k - Ford or Vauxhall? 7 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering a used Ford Galaxy or Vauxhall Zafira for £12,000. Which model is best?
  • Land Rover Discovery - which winter tyres are best? 16 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I live in the Scottish Highlands, which gets heavy snow and ice from November till April. I own a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, but am not sure which tyres...
  • Will a banned named driver affect the policy holder? 4 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
    If I have a named driver on my insurance policy and they receive points or a ban, will it affect any future policies I may have without including the named...
  • Should I buy a Jaguar S-Type R? 24 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Is buying a Jaguar S-Type R a terrible idea? I've found one for sale and am extremely tempted.
  • Corsa engine revving in neutral 13 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    When my Vauxhall Corsa 1.2 petrol is in neutral the rev counter is at around 2000rpm and the engine management light comes on. However, the revs go back...
  • Buying a economical car - Fiesta or Rio? 28 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a small car with good fuel economy. I've narrowed down my choice to the Koa Rio and Ford Fiesta, which would you buy?
  • Best diesel estate for £8000? 4 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy an economical and reliable estate with good rear leg room, but only looking to spend up to £8000. I travel around 20,000 miles a year...
  • Buying a small car for hilly and snowy terrain? 13 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My wife needs a car for hilly and sometimes wintry conditions as she is a health visitor. She's driving a Toyota Auris at the moment, but she's finding...
  • Buying a used Alfa Giulietta - 2.0 diesel or 1.4 TB Multiair? 3 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm an Alfa fan and intend to by a used Giulietta. I'm attracted by the economy of the diesel, but my driving is 9000 miles per annum with many short journeys...
  • Best car for a 17 year old female driver? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    A friend is intending to buy a small car for his 17 year old granddaughter to learn to drive in, safety is the overriding priority with insurance and running...
  • Replacement for a problematic Vauxhall Zafira? 8 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to replace my 2007 Vauxhall Zafira. I love the space of the car, but find it to be unreliable. Any replacement needs to have space to accommodate...
  • Smoke and burning smell on Vauxhall Vectra 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Vauxhall Vectra 150 design CDTI that is smoking a lot. There's also a smell of rubber burning, along with a rattle from the front left hand side...
  • What’s causing the gearbox fault on my Vauxhall Zafira? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The automatic gearbox on my 2002 Vauxhall Zafira has stopped working. The engine starts fine, as does the gear stick, but the car doesn't move. Is there...
 

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