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How does the ULEZ scrappage scheme work? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has an 11 year old diesel Mercedes M class that is current valued at approx £11K but is non ULEZ compliant. She lives within the boundary of... -
Is the Renault Zoe a safe car? 10 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
Two weeks ago I ordered a Renault Zoe but today read it got zero stars in the Euro NCAP safety tests. After speaking to Renault UK they say the airbags... -
Should I buy a Cat S vehicle? 26 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a Cat S write-off that has been fully repaired at a reasonable price. I plan to get a full mechanical inspection before proceeding. Apart... -
Do I need to disconnect a car battery before charging it? 4 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
You've previously advised readers to disconnect batteries before charging them, in order to avoid damage to the electrics. However, I have, on a number... -
I want to buy an old Jaguar XJ6 or XJ8 - what do you think? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying either a 2007 Jaguar XJ6 with 160,000 miles or a 1998 XJ8 with 98,000 miles whilst I'm in Switzerland for 2-3 years. I'll cover... -
I do mostly short journeys and tow a few times per year - would it be wise to trade in my diesel car for a plug-in hybrid? 30 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
My current car is a four year old Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 HDI with 33,000 miles on the clock. I tow a small caravan (700kg) several times per year on long... -
Selling a classic separate from its number plate 21 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
My father in0law passed away, leaving us his beloved Riley RM from 1954, which he'd had since 1963. It's a 1500cc in running condition, with its original... -
DSG gearbox in new Skoda Superb - good idea? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Skoda Superb and wondering if there is still a problem with the DSG gearbox. I have seen reports that even though new cars have... -
Do you have any info on the Fabia 1.9SDI? 6 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a cheap used Skoda Fabia which I intend to run for around one year. I recently found a 2001 Fabia Comfort Estate with the 1.9SDi engine... -
Just bought a 2015 Mustang GT 5.0 ... what do you think? 20 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a 2015 Mustang V8. This car is bloody amazing. In nearly 30 years motoring I have never been in a car with performance (or grip) to touch... -
Fighting an insurance claim - what can I do? 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I was involved in an accident when driving out of my drive. I pulled out and a car came around the corner and hit my front. We live on a rat-run notorious... -
Would you recommend I buy a Mercedes-Benz SLK or a Porsche 911? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a fun car within a budget of about £20,000. It will be a second car and will not cover many miles. It needs to be a convertible, with... -
What do you think of the Renault Laguna Coupe? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 1999 Toyota Celica, which I love and have owned for eight years with no major problems at all. I feel however, that I would like something a... -
Micra suffering repeated ABS problem - am I being ripped off? 8 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last year my Nissan Micra had a problem with ABS and corroded wiring. Estimate £2000. After much to-ing and fro-ing Nissan agreed to authorise a fix on... -
Is my Citroen Xsara Picasso covered by the Sale of Goods Act? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Are cars covered by the Sale of Goods Act 1979? My five-year-old, 29,000 mile Citroen Xsara Picasso suffered a catastrophic clutch failure with little... -
Where can I sell my cars and replace them with an MPV? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My husband, who sadly passed away recently, drove a Mercedes C250 which is under one year old with low mileage. I currently drive a Honda Jazz but I now... -
Should I really worry about DPFs? 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been worried by your frequent references to costly problems relating to diesel car particulate filters. We have a 2 year old Subaru Legacy with... -
Dispute with a finance company 22 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought the above MINI in 2009. I 'scrapped' a perfectly good 16 yr old Volvo for this car and wish I hadn't! I've had nothing but problems with it since... -
When to sell and what to buy? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'd apprecate advice, please. Have had a 2005 Mondeo TDCI LX from one year old; now done 60K gentle miles, 1500 of them towing lightweight caravan (950kg).... -
2003 Yaris D4D engine struggling to tick over until warm. 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 53 plate Toyota Yaris D4D for six years which hasn't caused me an ounce of bother. It has 92000 miles on the clock. Recently I've had an...
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