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  • Mazda BT50 Auto Gearbox problems - Dealer refuses to pay 6 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Our 2009 Mazda BT50 3.0 automatic has covered just 24,000 miles, mostly towing up to its rated capacity. It now has a serious leak from the gearbox and...
  • Which MPV should I buy? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has...
  • Looking for a "hot-hatch" type car (second ever) 23 Mar 2013 (Forum)
    . I'm looking for a car that is:   -Automatic or semi-automatic -Fast :- 0-60mph in under 8.5 seconds -Economical :- urban fuel consumption under 8.5l/100km (aka over 33mpg UK) -Cheap to tax :- CO2 well under 150g/km, and car less than 5 years old
  • Jaguar or SUV? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I’m retired, my mileage is only 5000-6000 per year and am considering buying a Jaguar XF. I wondered if you would advise the diesel or petrol version,...
  • Skoda Roomster (2006 - ) - Any advice? 13 Jan 2008 (Forum)
    , and the airiness of the cabin - these are missing from the new Civic. She is also a convert to automatic transmission and climate control. We've just had a look at a Roomster and she's impressed - lots of space for all the stuff she carts around from time to time. Automatic in Roomsters means a 1.6 16V 105bhp
  • Rejecting a car tomorrow, help needed. 10 Apr 2007 (Forum)
    prejudice I will give them an opportunity to fix the car. Problems include 1) Squealing clutch when blocking changing down. 2) Noisy gearbox, when labour in 1st/2nd gear. 3) Automatic wipers (go bezerk), automatic climate (which can't regulate the temperature) and automatic lights (always on) which don't
  • What fuse box do I need for my 1990 Peugeot 205? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Peugeot 205 1.9 Automatic (75 kW, year 1990) and I need a fuse box for it. Is the diesel version (1.7 or 1.8) suitable for my car, because it...
  • Is there a Nissan Juke EV coming? 11 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I have a petrol manual Qashqai and am very happy with it but as I get on my knees are not what they were. I'd like an electric automatic Nissan Juke. Do...
  • Do I need to tell my insurer about my heart surgery? 5 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently had a replacement aortic valve during heart surgery and wondered if I am obliged to inform my moot insurance companies of the operation?
  • Can an independent car dealer find you a car? 20 Oct 2023 (Forum)
    Sorry if this sounds like a stupid question. So I’m finally learning to drive and I’m looking at getting my first car sometime this year. However I’m running into brick walls when it comes finding the right car. I’m learning to drive automatic (I find manual too hard
  • ford focus automatic 2011 - selling car on behalf of disabled person 19 Jul 2023 (Forum)
    Myself and wife provide carers support to elderly person now largely disabled and wishes to sell car. A few queries arise: A. She/we cannot find reg...
  • When does my car insurance expire? 2 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
    How can I find out when a car's insurance expires?
  • Can you recommend a small car with comfortable seats? 26 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I have bought a Toyota Yaris in the past month to replace my very comfortable Skoda Yeti Laurent as this was too large to go into our new home's apartment...
  • Can you recommend a small car with no boot lip? 2 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
    A friend needs a smallish petrol automatic (NOT an automated manual) which has no boot lip i.e. flat entrance to boot.
  • Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I have narrowed my list of new cars down to two. I want something small, reliable and with automatic transmission. It's between a Honda Jazz and a Toyota...
  • Can you recommend a mid size MPV? 28 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
    We are grandparents to two-year-old twins and now looking for a seven-seater. Ideally reasonably stylish, comfortable and well equipped. It must be automatic...
  • What's the best Honda CR-V for £5000? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a Honda C-RV automatic car with a petrol engine for around £5000. What year should I be looking for to be the most reliable?
  • What's the best petrol hatchback? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I will be changing from an estate to a hatchback as the space is not used. Top choice at the moment is a Golf. My preferences are petrol (annual mileage...
  • I'm a named driver on my wife's policy. Do I need to tell them of a speeding fine? 26 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Whilst I'm about to tell my insurer of my recent speeding fine and three points, do I need to tell my wife's car insurer? I'm a named driver on her policy.
  • Can you recommend a replacement for my Skoda Yeti? 22 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I thought I had found the answer to my search for a small used SUV by looking at Skoda Yeti, but the gear box is a DSG - which I believe is bad news. I...
 

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