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Pillar talk 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am the proud owner of a 2-year-old Morgan Plus 4, which I am generally very pleased with. Recently (within the 24 month warranty period) the car has... -
Brain drain 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have been an avid reader of your column for some time, but never thought that I might have the misfortune to need some of your expert advice, but here... -
Engine warning light is on - will my car fail the MoT? 25 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
The engine warning light on my 2002 Toyota Rav4 came on a while back. I had this diagnosed and it's due to the catalytic converter. The garage is saying... -
OAP looking for a new car with easy access 5 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am an old age pensioner and I want to replace my Renault Vel Satis. I am over six foot in height and have had both hips replaced, so my next car must... -
What first car do you suggest for a 17 year old? 23 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
My son is aged 17 and has just passed his driving test. I would like to buy him his first car and I would appreciate your guidance on what to get him. Obviously,... -
I need to replace my Volkswagen Polo with something big enough for a six-footer that is ULEZ-compliant? 28 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My husband is well over six feet tall and struggles with small car leg and headroom. He also loathes driving my 2013 Volkswagen Golf because of its electronic... -
Is brake disc failure a manufacturing fault? 4 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
My car is less than three years old and only has 16,000 miles on the clock and I have had to have four brake discs changed by my garage due to corrosion... -
Land Rover Discovery engine failure - who is liable for the repair costs? 14 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
Our daughter purchased a 3.5-year-old Land Rover Discovery with 40,000 miles on the clock six months ago, for which she paid £45,000. The car broke down... -
My car has been stuck abroad for over a year. What should I check when I get back to it? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've had a Volkswagen Passat Estate parked in an underground car park in Spain. The battery is disconnected. We have not been to Spain since November 2019... -
Can I return a car I don't like within 14 days of buying? 18 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I very recently purchased a 1-year-old BMW M135I from a BMW main dealer. Although I really like the car, I find the driving seat very hard which results... -
I need a reliable car for £5000. What's your advice? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at spending no more than £5000. I would like a Vauxhall Astra and it needs to be diesel. I'm hoping to get one that is around 5-7 years old... -
I've been told by insurers that I don't qualify for no claims discount - even though I haven't made any claims in the last 10 years? 25 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am retired and gave up my car and started to share my wife's car. I was added to her policy as a named driver. Recently I considered getting my own car... -
The value of my car on my insurance policy is £550, would I get this much if it was written off? 17 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
My car is a 2003 Renault Clio 1.2. I bought it new from the original owner in 2012 with 60,000 miles and full main dealer service history. It now has 110,000... -
Toyota Aygo clutch failure after just 8000 miles 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
My mum had a horrible experience yesterday. She was driving up a hill and the car started rolling backwards! She braked and stopped, but couldn't get the... -
is this common for Citroen C4 1.6 HDI EGS to get a Slipping Clutch at sub 40k miles 9 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have been told by the Citroen Servicing Agent that the Clutch Slipping on a Citroen C4 2013 EGS Gearbox at under 40k miles is not uncommon and that... -
How can I work out the residual value of an electric car with leased batteries, like my Renault Fluence? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought (not yet collected) one of the 'pre-launch' (January 2012) Renault Fluence ZE cars that have been offloaded into the dealer network and... -
Should I buy a Porsche Cayenne or Mercedes-Benz E220? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am 63 years old, 6-feet 1-inch tall, all-but-retired and use my wife's Prius for local and social driving. I have a 1998 SAAB convertible (with its original... -
Peugeot 206 bought privately is unroadworthy 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Peugeot 206 two days ago and have just found out today that its actually unroadworthy. I have spoken with citizens advice and they have told... -
Which car for our 17-year-old, 6-feet tall son to learn to drive in? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a bit of a dilemma that I hope you may be able to help with. My son is 17 and just learning to drive. We want to buy a car to replace my Nissan... -
I'm really pleased with my Lexus IS 250, and I think it's superior to my old BMW 318i. 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was looking for the same thing as MH and was considering Audi, BMW and Mercedes, but I saw a nice Lexus IS 250 Multimedia going through unsold at BCA...
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