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  Braking news 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2.0 TDi SEAT Altea Sport on a 54 plate. We bought this four years ago at 10 months old, registered by SEAT but with only delivery mileage on...
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  Can I skip the oil and filter change on a low mileage car? 3 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Jaguar XK Convertible 5-litre last August. It was serviced in March 2019 at 76,600 miles and has travelled only 4000 miles since. It's used...
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  Is a used Tesla S a sensible buy? 18 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  There are many three or four-year-old Tesla's on the market, probably because the four year 50k warranty has expired. I have read many horror stories regarding...
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  Should I replace my Jaguar XF with a Jaguar XFR? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My main car is a 5-year old Jaguar XF 2.7 diesel. I have loved the car but with annual mileage now of only 7000 (it has 31,500 on the clock) I am starting...
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  Which used, all-wheel drive estate? 27 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to change my beautiful 15 year old Audi A6 Quattro S Line. She runs beautifully, original engine, gearbox, clutch, almost no faults. But I...
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  Should I buy a classic Nissan Figaro or a Fiat 500? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a company car that my 22-year-old daughter can drive, but not after April 2013 as the insurance changes. I am looking to get a fun car (budget around...
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  Should I buy a petrol or diesel BMW or Mercedes? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I feel it is time to treat myself and am proposing to purchase either an E-Class Mercedes-Benz estate or 5 Series BMW Touring. Either will be less than...
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  Why must I contribute to the repair of a faulty ABS pump on my Volkswagen Touran? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Touran just four years old - mileage 28,296. The car was bought by us new from a Volkswagen dealer and has been serviced by that dealer as necessary....
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  I'd like a Mercedes-Benz A-Class but am concerned about reliability - what else would you recommend? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm driving my 5th Saab (currently an old 95 auto estate) and I drive up to 15,000 miles a year. I'm thinking about changing my car for a small diesel...
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  Wet blank-it 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have valid VW Road Side Assist and VW Extended warranty for my 8-year-old VW Passat and the car is parked outside on my driveway. Unfortunately my Alarm...
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  Swap a VW for Hyundai? 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have a 43-year-old single son who suffered a severe stroke two and a half years ago. This has left him with a weakness down his left side...
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  Alfa darling 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to share my recent experience if Alfa Romeo. I had a three-and-a-half year old Alfa 147 1.9 MJET 16V diesel that had done 53,000 miles and...
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  Feet of engine-erring 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My mother's Golf is about 8 years old and has developed a chronic leak. The pool of water seems only to be in the front passenger seat footwell. The car...
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  Can I be found liable if I part-exchange a car that I suspect has faults? 16 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm part-exchanging my car for a new one (to a garage). He turned the car on and back off and said his checks were done, but I think there's an issue with...
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  Our Audi A3 caught fire in the middle of the night - who can we claim from for possession damage and a hire car? 30 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My partner's three-year-old Audi A3 caught fire on our drive at 4am (it was stationary and switched off at the time) and has been written off. The car...
• Car insurance renewal 3 Jun 2024 (Forum)
  Been a few threads on car insurance recently. The insurance on the old Focus is up for renewal - last year £114 fully comp with legal cover, 2007 Focus petrol. This year the cheapest I can find on all the usual comparison sites is £158 or 38% increase. As always, there's the usual
• Help choose a car 4 Jan 2021 (Forum)
  Any recommendations greatly appreciated. 28yr old male, 40 mile commute each way daily, mostly motorway. Budget approx 12-14k, would consider finance/lease although presume not very cost effective given mileage? Ideally after a smaller sized car (hatchback/coupe
• Volvo C30 1.6 petrol - Car starting but no electrics 6 Nov 2019 (Forum)
  Hi, A fault with the normally reliable c30. It started but no electrical power, lights, indicators not working. Driven back home, then started it again with same key and all appears okay. Do I have a faulty ignition lock or failing relay somewhere? Car battery is original 8.5 yrs old. Thanks
• Austin Seven 1936 - MOT testing 14 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  All cars over three years old need an MOT certificate when they are sold. All cars made before 1960 dont need an MOT certificate to be road legal. However do all cars made before 1960 need an MOT certificate when they are sold? Do I need to get an MOPT certificate for my
• Not - Changing the car! 12 Jul 2014 (Forum)
  Havng taken the advice of The forum, (thanks to all) and really looked at Volvos, and tried a few, with a very good dealer without obligation, ( I said I wanted up to 1 year old petrol), was allowed  a drive in a diesel s40, and an s60. Gave details for the future should they have a rare