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Which 4x4 for commuting, carrying the children to school and towing a horsebox? 4 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I need a car that will take my children to school, take me to work, drive up a muddy (especially awful in winter) track to take hay to my horses, and pull... -
Swarf and sophisticated 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Your answer to a reader with a whining manual transmission on his 6 month old Honda Jazz stated, “Honda is now very wisely asking you to bring the car... -
Getting Teves fixed 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
The Teves Mk60 ABS/ESP problem is turning into a bit of a nightmare especially for pensioners like myself who have just bought what they considered to... -
My daughter bought a used Smart Fortwo with inaccurate mileage and a number of problems - what should we do? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter bought a Smart Fortwo Cabriolet (used) which was said to have been serviced and MoT'd before she picked it up. They gave it an advisory saying... -
Two left feet 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I would like to endorse you advice in using automatics. In the 1960s I took over my father's automatic Jag, having just sold a manual Mk2. I quickly worked... -
Logger heads 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
When I come to sell my car and complete the “log book” How can I assure myself that the new owner will complete (correctly) their part of the logbook and... -
News summery 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
Both Motorpoint and Bob Gerard admit that their “new” S2000s were manufactured 9 months or so ago. Motorpoint’s are registered from Nov 2008, which is... -
BMW Approved Used scheme - has my car been serviced properly? 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased an approved used BMW (2006 330i Touring M Sport) from a BMW dealer in August 2012 which I have two questions about; 1/ It has come to light... -
Is it legal for a dealer to sell a car with different brand tyres? 10 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
In February 2024 I bought an Approved Used car from a main dealer. The car was ten months old. When I collected the car I did not notice that it had... -
BMW 2 Series Active Tourer problems 20 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
My BMW 2 Series Active Tourer is not two months old, but it has been blighted with problems. So far the dealer has investigated the collision warning camera/breaking... -
Can I transfer my warranty? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2009 Q5 in August 2012, and took out a Platinum two-year contract with Warranties 2000. Have changed the car in the last 10 days - to an Audi... -
Timescale for damage assessment by insurers 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's 11 year old car was run into over five weeks ago. The impact was so severe the rear valance was embedded in the rear tyres, the bumper and... -
Is my keyless Audi A8 particularly susceptible to theft and how can I prevent it? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a one-year old keyless Audi A8. I have read reports about the theft of such cars. My local Audi dealer says he is not concerned and has had no... -
Looking for the right driving school car 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am 32 years of age and am about to start my career as a Driving Instructor. The company that I've decided to go with does not include a car with its... -
Why won't our insurance company provide a courtesy car whilst our Peugeot 407 is repaired? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I had a fire in my Peugeot 407 which is now 13 months old. We bought it in February 2011 from the garage secondhand. We have a warranty that still has... -
How should I import a UK registered classic back to the UK? 26 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in buying a car from someone who has kept the car in Spain. The car is a classic and is registered in the UK, with a UK owner, who has an... -
Best petrol tow car for £10,000? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am currently running a 2007 Land Rover Defender. I love it, but towing a medium sized caravan brings consumption down to 17mpg and for normal use 28mpg.... -
What car should I buy for a £9,000 budget? 4 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have up to £9,000 to spend on a car. I do around 5,000 to 6,000 miles per annum, mostly local but with the occasional long distance journey. I'd like... -
Would a non-manufacturer tow bar invalidate my warranty? 3 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want to fit a tow bar to my 2016 BMW X3. I can get one fitted by an independent garage for about £650 or from BMW for close to £3000. There seems to... -
Service got cancelled due to coronavirus. Will I invalidate my warranty if I take the car to a different garage? 13 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Golf was due for its service on 8 April. This was cancelled as the garage is closed. They will contact me to rearrange. I'm concerned that...
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