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  • Which has the better 1.4 engine - Audi A3 or Volkswagen Polo? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 automatic and find it struggles for performance on the motorway. As a result, I would like to trade it in for something...
  • Citroen C1 - Misdescribed car sale 13 Mar 2015 (Forum)
    getting home it suddenly dawned on me that there isn't even a button on the dash for it and the car doesn't, in fact, have AC installed. I did some research and then called the dealer to explain that the item is misdecribed under SoGA 1979 (s.13 and s.14) and have requested a full refund. He
  • What's the spiritual successor to the classic 911? 5 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    About 18 years ago I bought an early Porsche 911 as a fun daily driver - now it feels too valuable for that role. What is today's equivalent? I want...
  • Buying a family car - Audi A6 or Volvo XC60? 10 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Having had Volkswagens and Audis before, we are looking to change our Ford S-Max for something a little more rewarding to drive with a good solid feel....
  • Why won't my warranty cover my Audi A4's shock absorbers? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My Audi A4 is in for MoT as I write. At the beginning of the year I was given an insurance against MoT failure to the tune of £750. It says quite clearly...
  • Which MPV should I buy? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has...
  • 2010 S-Max 2.0 Powershift - Ford admits fault after warranty expires ! 10 Sep 2013 (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 the...
  • High Mileage Audi 2.0 TDI 30 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Hi there, I'm looking at buying a new car and have seen a 59 Plate Audi A4 2.0 TDI S Line. It's a beautiful car with immaculate body work and besides a...
  • How can I soften the suspension on my T5 minibus? 14 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Can I do anything to soften the ride on my recently bought 2011 Volkswagen Transporter minibus? It is the nine seater basic model, which I bought in France....
  • Damage to car at Tesco hand car wash 27 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Took my car to a Tesco hand car wash. Something was used on aluminium step boards and it has marked them. It looks like milk running down them. Noticed...
  • What's causing our Mazda 3's engine to surge when riding the clutch? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm writing this email as a frustrated new Mazda owner. Last October we purchased a Mazda 3 Venture petrol from EMG Mazda Cambridge. It has now done 2300...
  • What do you think caused our Citroen C5 to overheat? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Our Citroen C5 overheated and as a result our local garage (who had very recently carried out an oil change etc plus MOT at 50,000 miles) found that the...
  • Fix and part exchange, or sell outright? 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a July 2010 Jaguar XF 3.0D S Portfolio. I was planning to change in March and this morning found the rear tyres need to be changed (10k miles done,...
  • Which auto for my neighbour? 28 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I've helped my disabled 78 year old neighbour buy new cars every four years because previously she could not negotiate a sensible price. We've bought three...
  • Are Honda HR-V and CR-V 4x4s suitable for towing? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I often tow a trailer with a 2000 1.8-litre Vauxhall Vectra but I feel that a 4x4 might be more appropriate for the task. A local motor trader has a range...
  • Why did our Peugeot 406's airbag deploy for no reason? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I was driving my wife’s 1999 Peugeot 406 110 HDI estate earlier today when the airbag warning light came on. The car has been prone to a few electrical...
  • Water leak after fitting roof bars 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a new Fiesta 1.6 TDCI S in March from Ford. It was a year old,but only had delivery mileage, making me its first owner, with 2 years warranty...
  • Which car allows for three child seats to be fitted across the rear seats? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have two children under four and have another on the way. Could you advise of a car that will fit three child seats across the back? I am afraid...
  • Buying an economical used car 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to replace my 2002 diesel Mazda 323 which I have had for 3 years and has been excellent in terms of reliabilty. I would like a similar sized...
  • Which small automatic car should we buy? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have a nine-year-old Corolla manual car at present, which has been wonderful. Owing to age and some infirmity we need to change to an automatic car....
 

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