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  • Fake service book entries 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a Honda Civic at a British Car Auctions in Enfield 3 weeks ago. It was listed as having 2 service stamps. When I later inspected the Service...
  • Failed bodywork repairs 31 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    During April, I paid a considerable amount of money in fixing my Honda's off-side rear wheel arch which had rusted in two areas. The rust returned in...
  • Time to cut my losses? 16 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Sorry - got a 2 part question for you: Part 1 I've spent £1,000 on my 52 Reg 60,000 mile 307SW 1.6 SE in the last 12 months fixing electrical and suspension...
  • We are a two car family and want to buy 2 new econdhand cars 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We are a two car family (P-reg Ford Escort with 80k on clock and 04-reg Honda Accord with 110k on clock). Both cars have full service history and are excellent...
  • Should I offer £8,000 for this 2009 Chrysler Sebring convertible? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I've been offered a 2009/09 Chrysler Sebring convertible 2.0 diesel manual, one owner, in metallic black with 16,000 miles, service history and replacement...
  • Replacing an aging but reliable family estate 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Our current petrol Merc C200k auto estate has been excellent, but is returning just 29mpg, is 8 years old and close to 100k. It takes a family of four...
  • What's causing my Toyota Avensis to 'whoop' when the clutch is used? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My 2008 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D 4D TR was purchased in February and, due to a 'whoop' noise every time the clutch was used on start off, the Toyota dealership...
  • Which sensible but fun car could I buy to replace my Subaru Impreza WRX? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own an '08 plate Subaru Impreza WRX which I love dearly but, having been caught speeding (39 in a 30 zone!) earlier this year, I now have three...
  • Should we sell our SEAT Ibiza or Peugeot 206, and which family car should we replace it with? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My fiancee and I currently have a car each: a 2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.9TDi FR with 72,000 miles, and a 2003 Peugeot 206 1.1 with 48,000 miles. We are looking...
  • Could you recommend a suitable vehicle with a large boot and easy access for my in-laws? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My in-laws are both in their early 70s and intending to replace their 53-reg Ford Focus 1.8 Zetec. Their budget is £10,000 plus trade-in. They've mentioned...
  • Widow’s wheels 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I would be grateful for suggestions. I am recently widowed, and need advice on choosing a suitable car. My husband had a Rover 800, which has been sold....
  • Performing art 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Back in March 2003 I brought a 1400cc Honda Jazz SE Sport, (on your recommendation) it has now done 96,000 miles, average 46 mpg, original exhaust, it...
  • Indecision 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    You gave me some very good advice 4 years ago: "You would be mad to buy a Rover 25. Choose a Honda Jazz." It's time to move on, but I'm 76 and don't...
  • Swirl guides 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We recently emailed you regarding our 2004 BMW 320d that suffered a catastrophic engine failure when a swirl flap in the inlet manifold broke off and entered...
  • Help! I've been conned, what can I do? 23 Sep 2004 (Forum)
    Hi All, I bought a Honda Prelude this sunday just gone (5th). It was advertised (trade ad) in Auto Trader as 'excellent condition throughout' and had done 95,000 miles. Upon inspection of the vehicle all seemed to be in good order as far as I could tell. I pointed out some respray work
  • Any - Need to make a shortlist 12 Aug 2023 (Forum)
    ? The Honda Jazz seems to make good use of it's space, and it's on my shortlist, but I'm not keen on it's looks. My next thought was a small SUV type, such as the Ford Puma. Presumably more space in a car with similar width. I like the looks of the Kia Xceed so thats on the list. Jazz, Puma, Xceed
  • Subaru Forester/Toyota Auris Estate 2010 to 2015 10 Jan 2023 (Forum)
    Hi All, Looking to change my Honda Accord diesel soon and have a couple of options available. Subaru Forester 2010 petrol - Straight forward petrol but not great on fuel, already have a 2007 older model and has been great over the last 4 years and running it till it dies. Proper
  • Can I install an EV charger in my garage? 8 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I have noticed that many EV charging points are installed on the outside of houses, and not inside the garage. Is there a problem with charging in a garage?
  • Should I buy a very low mileage car? 8 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    Is there a downside to buying a very low mileage car?
  • Audi Q5 - does the water pump need to be replaced at the same time as the cam belt? 8 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2017 Audi Q5 2.0 diesel. As it has an electric water pump, does this need to be replaced when the cam belt is renewed?
 

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