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Where can I get spare parts for my 1989 Volkswagen Polo? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Where can I find a front near-side suspension leg complete with hub for a 1989 Volkswagen Polo C 1043cc? -
Rear Axle failed on 4 yr old 4x4 low milage no off road,dealer bought and serviced -should I be paying for this repair ??? 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Grand Cherokee suffered major mechanical failure last week while on motorway. oil leak in Diff lead to rear axel damage. It is a dealer bought and serviced... -
How can I reduce insurance premiums for my 18-year-old son? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am at a loss at how to proceed. My 18 year-old son has just passed his driving test and no matter which approach I take, quotes are starting at around... -
Should I keep my 1995 BMW 316i? 19 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1995 BMW 316i which is now 25 years old. I love the car as it's never let me down but getting it through the MoT every year is costing more, £500... -
Do our Jaguar X-Type diesels have DPFs and how do they work? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
When my wife's 12-year-old BMW needed replacing she was delighted to acquire an 18-month-old Jaguar X-Type diesel. The car joined my own 9-year-old petrol... -
Mazda 6 or Ford Mondeo? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m in the process of changing my car and can’ make up my mind. Given the choice, would you buy a used Mazda 6 Sport or a Ford Mondeo 2.5? Both are three... -
Is a £4000 repair bill acceptable for a 11 year old car? 10 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a BMW 645i from a BMW main dealer in May 2005. It has been maintained by them ever since at the required intervals. Recently I have just had... -
Which 4WD SUV to replace my Freelander? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Against my better judgement I have owned two Land Rover 1.8 petrol Freelanders and, as predicted, both have been unreliable with many problems over the... -
What small, economic, reliable car do you recommend for £6000? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm wanting to buy a small, economic car for my 19 year old daughter to travel between university and our home. I really don't want to pay more than £6000,... -
Should Skoda change my automatic for a manual under warranty? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently traded in a three year old Skoda Yeti 1.6 diesel for a one year old Skoda Yeti 1.2 DSG petrol to avoid all the oil burner pitfalls. But the... -
Is there anything I can do about a snapped weld on my Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am in the USA where I run a 2000 Mercedes-Benz C230 Kompressor Sport. A suspension mounting frame weld rusted so badly that it snapped in half. I am... -
Which 3-5 year old small hatch for daily but local use? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife needs a small hatchback for mainly local work commute, school run etc. Must be five doors. Not a 'city car'. Budget is £5k. Ideally Petrol, manual... -
Vauxhall Zafira door lock problem 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Vauxhall Zafira has a problem with the remote door locking function. The ignition immobiliser works fine, but the doors suffer an inconsistent fault... -
How should I store my Rover 45SE to avoid the battery going flat? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a Rover 45SE 1.6 petrol from new with 85,500 on the clock. We will be leaving the car at home for up to 17 days not garaged. The battery is two... -
Honda Civic auto not as efficient as we'd hope 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was always under the impression that new cars had better fuel consumption than older ones. I recently bought a new model (second hand) Honda Civic 1.8... -
What alternative to a Golf Plus? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 1.4 TSI petrol Golf Plus, which is three years old. I like the highish driving position and I need a petrol engine (6000 miles a year). I don't... -
Should I do the deal? 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 (Sept.) 3.6 TDI Phaeton which I bought as a demo in Feb 2010. It has done 20,000 miles. A dealer has just offered to PX for a Feb 2011... -
Is there an additional driving test our 18-year-old granddaughter can take to reduce her insurance premium? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our 18-year-old granddaughter recently passed her driving test. The family's second car is a basic MINI but when her parents tried to add her to their... -
I want a classic convertible - Saab 900 or Audi 80? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like an old convertible as a semi-second car. Four seats would be useful - dogs, luggage, the occasional teenager etc. Budget up to £4000-ish.... -
Which emissions road tax band is my 3-month-old Ford Mondeo in? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 3-month-old Mondeo Zetec TDCI 140 registered in April 2010. The garage advertisement claimed 139g/km CO2 and road tax of £110 a year....
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