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Repair old Volvo or buy newer cheaper car? 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Volvo V70 2.4 petrol auto which is due a 96k service and cambelt. It judders quite a bit with moderate braking and the steering and front... -
Luxury or Sensibility? 6 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a car with a budget of £12k. I want a bit of luxury and have looked at 5 year old Jag XJs, S Class Mercs, 7 series BMWs and Audi... -
Can you recommend an economical first car with cheap insurance for a 23-year-old? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm a 23-year-old female, just about to graduate from university. I passed my driving test in 2010, and am looking for my first car. I need one that's... -
Diesel Fuel Pump failure 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 1.5-litre Clio diesel is four years old, with 68k miles on the clock. I have been advised that the fuel pump has failed internally sending metal filings... -
Which small, reliable diesel car for a single mum with a young child for £6000? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking for a small, economical, four/five door car for a single mum with a six-year-old child. Mileage will be approximately 10,000 per annum... -
Roller coster - high parts prices 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 1973 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow I from new. Now it has 80,000 miles. But it is an old car and I am an old man with not much money to throw... -
Inflated opinion 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have an 8 year old Golf V5 and very much like the look of the new Golf, which I believe is in showrooms now though I've not seen any on the road. My... -
Is it possible to service a new car yourself? 24 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to upgrade to a much newer Ford Focus. I have serviced my previous Focus myself for 10 years. What problems am I likely to come across with a... -
Would a BMW Isetta be suitable for a sixteen year old with a motorbike licence? 12 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
Would a BMW Isetta be suitable for a sixteen year old with a motorbike licence? -
What small replacement for an old Nissan? 4 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have driven Nissans for 30 years with few problems, currently a 1.8 Primera auto 54 reg. Want to change to a smaller but well powered 4dr auto saloon/hatch... -
My four-year-old Volkswagen Golf's catalytic converter is disintegrating - will Volkswagen help with repairs? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a four-year-old Volkswagen Golf MkV 1.6 FSI petrol. I'm told today by my local non-franchised Volkswagen specialist that the rattling that developed... -
Toyota corolla 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
How good is the Toyota Corolla 1.6 automatic? -
Changing to a petrol for short trips? 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Citroen C4 1.6 HDI+EGS done 15000miles at 5 years old, do I keep it or swap for a C4 petrol model? Car mainly used for short journeys (once a... -
SAAB - what are the pitfalls of buying one? 30 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Excluding increased depreciation what are the pitfalls of owning a 3 year old SAAB following the sad demise of the brand? -
Restoring brakes on an old car 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am restoring a 1965 Morris Minor. All brake cylinders have been replaced due to corrosion. Should I use this opportunity to change to silicone based... -
daewoo kalos 2004 27 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
what do you think about a Daewoo Kalos 2004, 1.2 as a first car for a 17-year-old girl? Thanks -
Ford Fiesta zetec S 11 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Is it possible to fit a multi disc changer to a 2007 Fiesta Zetec S without changing the original stereo in the car? -
What's a good budget car for a 20 year old driver? 9 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Our son is 20 years old, with a clean licence held for three years. He has about £1500 to spend on a car, plus £1000 for insurance. I'm afraid he knows... -
Our used Corsa has turned out to be an ex-rental - could this be a problem? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We bought a year old Corsa from a Vauxhall dealer. My wife and I were in the showroom when I asked the salesman (a modern, very pushy one): “who was the... -
£5000 family car? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend as a family car for £5000? Our needs aren't too great, we have 2 children under 5, so we need to grow into the car, it needs to...
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