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  • Used Audi Q3 or new SEAT Ateca? 12 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am in the market for a compact SUV due to our one year old labrador out growing our Volkswagen Scirocco. I've narrowed my list to two: the Audi Q3 or...
  • Why is my Honda CR-V so unrefined? 17 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Four months ago I bought a 2014 Honda CR-V with a 2.0 petrol engine and automatic gearbox. The car runs fine, but becomes very jerky when you lift your...
  • Can you recommend a 'smooth' small car? 30 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am 80 years old and own a Volkswagen Up auto, which I want to replace. I really don't like the Up and want a smooth automatic for town driving. Can you...
  • Vauxhall Vectra problems 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2003 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 automatic, which has been unused for 11 months. I drove the car yesterday and it feels like the brakes are biting and...
  • Buying a used auto estate – Mondeo or Insignia? 13 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I’m in the market for a used automatic estate. I’ve set my sights on a Ford Mondeo or Vauxhall Insignia. I am looking for a car with good economy and towing...
  • Mercedes C-Class - are there any known issues? 4 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    As a former company car driver, I have for the last six years driven a Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Having left my job, I am now in the market for a used model,...
  • How do I get the most from a part exchange? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The time has come to replace my lovely Ford Cougar. We have identified a nice 2010 Toyota Prius at a main dealer, but they won't give me much for my Ford....
  • Loss of power with Vauxhall Zafira Easytronic 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Vauxhall Zafira Easytronic automatic and had loss of power while driving, recently it started doing it more often and was taken into Vauxhall...
  • Problems with a BMW 320d 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have been reading through the good and bad reviews regarding the BMW Coupe 320 Diesel year 2007-2009. I noticed that it has been advised that there...
  • What's wrong with my LPG-converted Volvo S70? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Volvo S70 SE 10v automatic 2435cc with a gas conversion which has been running great, until yesterday when the gas indicator went off. On my fascia...
  • Is clutch failure covered by the Consumer Rights Act? 28 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
    My son bought a 2015 Ford Fiesta ST180 in March 2022, paying £11,000. He purchased it from our local main dealer. He was driving home one evening and...
  • What should I replace my Honda CR-V with? 9 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a shortlist of possible options for a used (up to 3 years old) replacement for an ageing Honda CR-V. The Honda has been very practical,...
  • 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...
  • Can I choose where my car is repaired when I make a claim? 1 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I damaged my 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class and unfortunately I had to initiate an insurance claim via my insurer. I was keen to get the car repaired at the...
  • Why hasn't the DVLA responded to me for over a month? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I've had to surrender my medically-restricted, yearly license for a year on medical grounds. It was due to expire November this year and I was planning...
  • What is the best car experience day that isn’t supercars? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
    Can you recommend a car experience day that’s a little bit different? Everyone does the supercar experiences and they are a little bit boring. What else...
  • Can I combine a dash camera with a reverse parking camera? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I recently bought a Land Rover Discovery and am very pleased with it. Unlike my previous vehicle, it didn't come with a reversing camera. What is the best...
  • What's a good starter classic that's easy to maintain? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
    My son wants to buy a classic car. His budget is £5k but will go to £10k for the right car. He is not mechanically minded so it must be reasonable to maintain....
  • What's the best used MPV to buy for less than £7k? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to purchase an MPV for up to £7000. I currently own Citroen Xsara Picasso on a 54-plate, but the air conditioning no longer works and the heater...
  • Is my BMW with Comfort Access vulnerable to keyless theft? 12 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    With all the recent publicity about the theft of modern keyless vehicles via the use of relays could you please qualify a question I find difficult to...
 

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