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  • Horrible valuation from We Buy Any Car 8 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently been made redundant and am planning on going to college after the summer. As such I will no longer need my car and really can't afford...
  • I use a dehumidifier to prevent my classic cars rusting in the garage. 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Regarding recent letter about garaging wet cars. Of course they deteriorate very quickly as there is no air circulation to evaporate the water - ideal...
  • Which small MPV offers lots of space, good visibility and comfort? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have had very satisfactory service from our Fiat Multipla JTD ELX which is now 10 years old, has covered over 140,000 miles and, although running well,...
  • Which American-style van or MPV for carrying equipment? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My son will soon be 21 and I would like to buy him a vehicle for his birthday. It would be used for work and pleasure purposes. He would like an American-style...
  • Small car for all uses? 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a cheap new car to do all things... it'll be a compromise and your HJ review points me towards a Fiat Nemo. A Panda is just too small...
  • How should I maintain my air conditioning system? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I can't recall having seen an item in your column about how air con should be maintained, for example how often re-gassed, de-odorised etc. Could you please...
  • C-Class running in limp mode 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have an April 05 C220 CDI with sports pack and it stalled on me about 5 miles after filling up at Morrisons, with no discernible damage noise. All electrics...
  • Which economical car for 15,000 miles per year mixed driving? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I live in the countryside and drive 250 miles a week to the office and back, mostly on B-roads, and also use the car for the usual things, including travelling...
  • EC MPG figures 21 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Hi Honest John, I'm one of the growing number of disollusioned people who bought a car in good faith, based upon MPG stats in manufacturers literature....
  • Ripping yarns 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm sure you have lots of readers who renew their AA membership automatically via direct debit each year. When they get their renewal notice they should...
  • Cleaning up 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I took my Mazda 6 (2.0 litre petrol) in for its annual service to the local dealer recently and was advised to include a new petrol additive called TuneUp...
  • Which SUV could I replace my Nissan Murano with which will be cheaper to run? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 4-year-old sports utility, a Nissan Murano, but running it is breaking the bank as it only does 20 miles to the gallon and road tax is a mind-boggling...
  • Is there anything I can do to improve my 1986 Peugeot 205 GTI's rough running? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a soon-to-be-classic Peugeot 205 GTI, a 1986 C-reg that I've owned for 18 years. It's done 120,000 miles and is in generally good shape, but has...
  • Is the Citroen C1 diesel model's starter motor known for failures? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Citroen C1 diesel which I've owned from new. After 2.5 years the starter motor burned out and was replaced under warranty. Recently it burned...
  • Silent partner 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    This isn't a wind up. I just have no mechanical knowledge. I recently bought a used Lexus RX400h and I cannot hear the engine when pulling away. I was...
  • Which Audi A3 Sportback should I buy - the 1.6 TDi, 1.8t or 1.4 TFSI? 2 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'd like to buy a year-old Audi A3 Sportback and have a choice of three; a 1.6 TDi, a 1.8t, or a 1.4 TFSI. My driving now consists of about 7000 miles...
  • Pensioners off 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We are two pensioners who have not bought a car for 15 years and are considering buying a new Audi A6 2.7 diesel or a used Jaguar XF 2.7 diesel to provide...
  • Used York 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We propose to buy a second hand car for our 23-year-old son after he has passed his test in the next couple of months. He lives in Leeds LS4 2HG and will...
  • Front Porshe 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I run a 2005 Porsche Cayenne V6 with 45k miles on it. The car is now outside manufacturer's warranty. Since buying the car in 2006, we have always serviced...
  • Economical, with the truth 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I thought you would be interested in the problems I am experiencing with my KIA Cee'd SW 1.6 LS CRDi. When I bought the car I did not expect to achieve...
 

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