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Five to Seven 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive a MINI Cooper 2006 and as my family is growing I am looking for Nissan Qashqai + 2 2.0DCI or Ford S-Max 2.0TDCI. I am finding it difficult to make... -
The IIHS in the USA has found that airbags should remain serviceable for the life of the vehicle. 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have some information about the long-term reliability of airbags. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in the US has crash-tested a rusty... -
Should I have my Honda Civic's air conditioning condenser unit changed? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Honda Civic SE automatic has been diagnosed as needing a new low pressure pipe and/or condenser. £500 is the quote for whole job. The Honda official... -
Old folks roam 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
Two years ago I gave up my car as, at 81, I felt I was getting dangerous because of my two gammy feet. I feel that a mobility scooter is sufficient for... -
When does the Toyota Auris Hybrid Touring become Euro6? 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a hybrid. From what month and year does the Toyota Auris Touring sport have the Euro6 engines? I need to buy one for taxi and it has to be... -
Buying a used car - hybrid or diesel? 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my 10 year old Lexus GS300 for a BMW 535D or GS450h. Both are 3 years old. Would you please offer me your advise of what you think... -
Ford Mondeo - Best New Large Hatchback 27 Oct 2014 (Forum)
been? One final prejudice: I don't think I'd buy a French car due to their reputation of poor reliability and high repair costs. Grateful for your throughts. Willing to look at new or up to one year old models (Auto gearbox preferred) up to say £30k. Bill -
When would be the best time to part-exchange my Ford Mondeo? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a five-year-old Mondeo in excellent condition. What do you consider would be the best time, this year, to seek a part-exchange at a franchised dealer?... -
Hyundai Santa Fe engine failure - what are my rights? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
In May 2011 I bought a 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 2.2 automatic. I have kept up the maintenance schedule and driven it carefully, with 94,000 miles on the clock.... -
Should I SORN my old motorcycle that hasn't been taxed since 1999? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have an old motorbike registered in 1994 but not taxed since 1999 (I think that was the last date it was taxed). I bought it in 1999 to do track days... -
Can I reject my faulty new car after 2 weeks? 8 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
We bought a brand new 66-plate Tiguan from our local Volkswagen dealership two weeks ago. We have now got three problems with the car which showed up at... -
Rusty Ford C-Max - should I have any redress? 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2006 Ford focus C-MAX from a main dealer in 2007. In 2008, rust bubbles appeared under the paintwork and the dealer sent me to its paint shop,... -
Range Rover Evoque starting to rust – what should I do? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of my Range Rover Evoque last month, but have recently noticed a small rust spot with some bubbling of the paint around the wing. I took... -
Irrational fondness 21 Jul 2008 (Forum)
I should probably have changed my car quite a while ago. I have even posted on here recently about some possible replacements. My car is by no means a collectors item. It is a relatively humble six year old, 150k Mondeo Ghia X diesel Estate. I do a fairly high mileage and rely heavily on my car -
Car documents still show registered keeper as previous keeper - how can I change this? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Four years ago I bought a 2-month-old pre-registered Mazda 3 with seven miles on the clock from a main dealer. Obviously, it had never been driven much.... -
Trading in a New Car 22 Oct 2017 (Forum)
Bought a year old car last year, that had covered 9,000 miles. The previous owner was a lady who traded it in after only owning it for just over eleven months. Why would anyone keep a car for just 11 months, must have lost a fortune? Curious if anyone here traded in a nearly -
Easiest car to repair and sell 25 Mar 2016 (Forum)
What is the easiest car to repair and sell afterwards. ( not to old and can turn a few bucks) I brought a mini and repaired this, it all unbolted and was easy to work on. When it came to selling there was good interest. Are ther other cars/makes like this?? Unbolt wing, bolt -
Car for 'soft' ride 10 Feb 2012 (Forum)
My parents are contemplating buying a new car (well one a year or so old) but due to my mother having back problems they are after a 'soft' ride. How/Where can I find out which cars may provide this - without having to read every review? They are looking at Ford Focus type cars Thanks Jibergurt -
Stop/Start Cars 8 Dec 2009 (Forum)
I was always under the impression that with a Turbo Diesel car (possibly petrol turbo too) that before switching off the car you let it idle a while to prevent turbo wear. Will this issue have been addressed by manufacturers of Stop/Start cars or will we see a high number of turbo failures -
Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate - New wheels 17 Oct 2024 (Forum)
Well the new transport has arrived. A 47,000 mile 2018 Mercedes C200 SE Executive Estate auto has now pushed old Terrance the Toyota to the back of the driveway. Initial impression are positive. It rides very well, unlike most modern cars. It managed just over 50mpg coming over from Edinburgh