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  • Is it illegal to have different tyres on the same axle? 16 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
    Hello, I’ve just bought a used 2023 MINI Cooper S from a MINI dealer. I’ve noticed that there are three Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres and one KPATOS on...
  • What's the best small car for high mileages? 13 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I need to replace my car. I do 35k miles a year all over the country, have a wife and two kids and a budget of £8000. I want something as economical and...
  • What's the best first car to buy that's also fun? 10 Feb 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy my first fun car as a 24 year old graduate with a budget of £5-6k. I'm looking for a petrol, manual, hatchback ideally but an estate...
  • Can you recommend a petrol, family car? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I have a budget of £11,000 for a petrol family car (6000 - 8000 miles per year). It needs enough room for four adults and I’ve been looking at a minimum...
  • Can you recommend a family car for driving in London's low emissions zones? 12 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
    My niece lives in east London and needs to change her old Audi A4 for a larger family vehicle. She needs space for two children in car seats, one child...
  • Do you think this used car is good value? 13 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I'd value your views on Ford Mondeo (67-plate) auto petrol 1.5, please. It's got 26,000 miles on the clock and your valuation is very good, as its priced...
  • What's the best car for a family of five? 12 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
    Can you advise on a used family car for us? The car will barely be used Monday to Friday but will be used for short trips into town at weekends. It will...
  • Which new cars come with a CD player? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a new or lowish-mileage used car that's economical and has a sunroof and (ideally) a CD player. It must be good in the snow (assuming I...
  • Mazda 5 - Mazda 5 - 2008 - D I E S E L ! losing power 23 Oct 2019 (Forum)
    Hi guys, I am all to aware about the bad reputation these cars have with DPF's, injector washers and so on but try to keep everything at bay myself....
  • What's the best small van for £14k? 4 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for recommendations for a small van with a budget of £14k and would like a large enough rear space to allow for occasional nights away. I have...
  • How will an engine upgrade affect my car at the MoT? 29 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I want to fit my 1991 Mini Mayfair with a 1275cc carburettor engine from a 1980's Austin Metro. It was originally manufactured with a 998cc engine. From...
  • 2010 Ford S-Max 2.0 Powershift - Ford admits fault after warranty expires ! 19 Aug 2017 (Forum)
    Hi all, this quite a long story but will keep it short as possible. I bought this vehicle from Ford direct in April 2011, Ford dealership gave...
  • Buying a tall car - any suggestions? 6 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned a Toyota Verso 1.8 for over four years and am about to change. We have loved the Toyota and may well get another, but I'm unsure how durable...
  • Audi A4 won't rev past 1000rpm 14 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Audi A4, which starts perfectly but wont rev above 1000rpm until I have waited approx one minute. Then it revs fine although a bit blows blue smoke....
  • Volvo XC60(2015) - Another service scam? 9 Mar 2016 (Forum)
    Hi John, My Volvo XC60 has just had it,s second year service with only 9,400 miles on the clock. I have a 5 year pre-paid service plan; so was surprised to receive a phone call to say the brake fluid needed changing at a cost of £90.00 and did I wish to proceed. I reluctantly agreed
  • Do 2011 Audi A4s have a clutch issue? 22 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My car, which is a 2011 Audi A4 2.0 TDi SE Technik 136 4dr, has just had its MOT. Everything was fine except that the tester stated that the clutch was...
  • Legal Advice required 12 Jan 2016 (Forum)
    on the car. I was offered £500 as a gesture but it doesn't cover the ££££s I've encountered so rejected this and opened a case with the financial ombudsman. All costs have been recorded. Their courtesy car was supplied with a bald tyre, which failed whilst driving. Safety risk!! It took them three weeks
  • Which car will take three child car seats in the back? 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We have a a five year old child and are expecting twins in six months, so are looking to buy a used car that easily fits three car seats in the back with...
  • I'd like your advice on which two to three year old car to buy... 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter's thirteen year old Skoda Octavia was rear shunted recently and has now been written off by the insurance company. Now looking for a replacement...
  • Ford Focus diesel losing power 30 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I had a problem with the turbo on my Ford Focus 1.6 diesel (2007 model). The bearings failed due to a blocked oil strainer. I went for a refurbished BTN...
 

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