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Should I get my wife's Volkswagen Polo's fan belt changed? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Volkswagen Polo is four years old and has done 15,500 miles. It has just had a service at a reputable local independent garage, but they did... -
Should my Volkswagen Golf 1.9 DSG have annual services, or more often? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a Golf 1.9 DSG SE on an '05 plate, it has just done 82,000 miles. We do approx 15-18,000 miles a year, the car is serviced every year and has just... -
Fiat 500L depreciation 22 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Fiat 500L trekking in April 2014 for £21,300, a year later I was offered a part-exchange value of around £11,000 from the same Fiat dealer.... -
Will a car show as 'No MoT' on the government database if it is SORN? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I need a second hand car and my friend has offered to sell me his 2002 Ford Fiesta. He gave me the number plates but I’ve checked on the direct.gov website... -
Buying a second car - what should we get? 26 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have up to £5500 to buy a second car for local runs, shopping and dog walks. We would like a small comfy car with a flat load area suitable for two... -
Budget first cars 25 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am a 31-year-old female and Im about to buy my first car after passing my driving test. I would like some advice. My budget is about £2000, and I... -
Which model of Audi A4 would you recommend for economical maintenance? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just passed my driving test and was considering buying a car. I'm 30 years old and an IT technician. I have always wanted to drive an Audi A4 but which... -
Can you recommend a car for a £11,000 budget? 17 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am desperately trying to make a decision on a car to buy. I have a £10,000/£11,000 budget and have narrowed my choice down to the Honda Jazz, Mazda 2,... -
My car suddenly veered off the road and crashed - any idea why? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was driving my one-year old Audi A3 at about 40mph on a rural road near my home when the car suddenly veered to the right, crossed the road, knocked... -
What checks should I do before buying a Cat S car? 27 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
What paperwork should I ask for from a garage if I'm buying a Cat S car? Must I have a structural report? The car my son is looking at is less than 3 years... -
Why are older cars being forced into obsolescence? 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Having spent much of my life immersed in most matters car related including working on the body shop floor and restoring classics, I have an axe to grind... -
What can I do about premature brake wear on my Renault Grand Scenic? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 Renault Grand Scenic since new that has done 21,504 miles. It has been serviced by a Renault dealer since new and I have just been told... -
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, Honda CR-V or Lexus RX - which would you choose? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 5-year-old Audi Q5 and the fuel costs and servicing are ridiculous. It was £2300 for a recent service and two days later the turbo unit packed... -
Will a hybrid car that's been sat around for months have battery issues in the future? 7 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm on the lookout for a car and saw a good 2-year old (April 2019) Lexus RX L with 2500 miles on it. Surprisingly, it had done 2300 miles in the first... -
I took out car insurance two months ago but my car still shows as uninsured - have I been the victim of a fake insurance firm? 16 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I took out an insurance policy two months ago. Until today, my car is still not showing as insured on the MID website. The insurance company are no longer... -
My Ford Focus ST needs an expensive repair for a known issue - can I claim the money from Ford? 17 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Ford Focus ST experienced uneven engine running in December. A Ford dealer traced the problem to the engine wiring harness - a problem for which... -
How much is my 1982 Austin Mini worth? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1982 Austin Mini HL, X reg, that's done 23,000 miles on it and has been in storage since 2004. It is perfect condition, just a bit dusty. Only... -
What car should we buy for using four months of the year in the UK? 21 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I spend eight months each year abroad, and four months in the UK. My wife and I want a vehicle that is comfortable enough to get us from the south of England... -
Old British cars of the 1970s were probably more susceptible to rust than modern cars. 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
The email regarding paint problems following bonnet repairs reminded me of problems I had about thirty years ago when I was unfortunate enough to own a... -
Which reliable, economical four or five door car would you recommend? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 coupe and a 1989 Mercedes-Benz G Wagon (that runs on LPG and petrol). Both have done over 140,000 miles and...
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