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Why is my MINI Cooper S so poor on icy roads? 3 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 12 month old MINI Cooper S which is absolutely dreadful to drive on winter roads. Why is this? I was always led to believe that MINIs were good... -
Does my 55-reg Renault Modus need a cam belt change at 30,000 miles? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a 55-reg Modus, a good car. It's done 30,000 miles. The main garage is saying car is overdue for a cam belt change. Is this about right? I read... -
Is the Toyota Yaris as reliable as the Volkswagen Polo? 2 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I don't do much mileage and want a car to last a long time. I've seen a 2015 Volkswagen Polo with less than 3000 miles on clock. I'm wondering if a Toyota... -
Should I sell my Panda 4x4 now? 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Petrol Fiat Panda 4x4, just 2 years 6 months old. Mileage 21k. 1. I quite fancy the either the new Panda 4x4 or Skoda Fabia which is non 4x4.... -
Is the new Citroen C3 reliable? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to part exchange my eight-year-old Citroen C3 Sensodrive for a six-month-old, 3500 mile Citroen C3 16v Exclusive diesel hatchback from my... -
Ford S-MAX air con pump failed after 4 years and 35000 miles 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
The climate control on my 4 year old S- MAX does not emit cooling air. My local Ford dealer has done a standard air con service and re gassed the system... -
Advice on when to sell Hyundai Santa Fe 13 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Hyundai Santa Fe diesel auto has 62k miles, is 4 years old and hence still has one year warranty. The car has been and still is ideal for my needs and... -
Can you recommend a reliable 7-seat MPV for my daughter? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My daughter and son-in-law have two old cars but they really need to upgrade to a 7-seater. They do not have much spare cash but would like to know what... -
Money honey 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am told that a rattle in my 1997 Passat 1.9TDI automatic estate is likely to be a cracked torque converter drive plate and the repair will cost £350.... -
All drivers are different 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Learners: everyone has to start sometime. BMW drivers: at least they are keen to get on with their journeys. Similarly, boy racers. The worst drivers by... -
A used car I bought from a dealer is faulty - how do I make the dealer take action to fix it? 3 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
There are several small faults with a two-year-old Ford Fiesta I purchased recently from a dealer. How do I make the dealer actually take action to help... -
Can I use the heater in a hybrid Jazz before setting off? 28 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
May change my 2019 petrol Jazz to a New hybrid model. Can I use the heater in the hybrid to clear the windscreen of ice before setting off as I do in my... -
Which Car for Retirement 4 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am soon to retire, and need to purchase a car. I am thinking of a 2-3 year old petrol automatic - options are narrowed to Mercedes-Benz C220/250, BMW... -
What car should I choose? 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
We love the confidence given by the power of our Peugeot 206 Hdi Glx (1.9 cc. diesel) when overtaking or pulling out at junctions, but now at 10 years... -
Mercedes CLS - should I keep it or sell? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am about to retire and currently have a 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 CDI, which I have owned from new with full Mercedes service history. I absolutely... -
I'm using a scrappage scheme to buy a new car - can I get a refund of my unexpired road tax? 24 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm using Volkswagen's scrappage scheme to buy a new Golf. Can I claim a refund of the unexpired Road Tax on my old diesel car? One salesman told me that... -
Buying my first car - Yaris or Corolla? 22 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy my first car and have narrowed down the choices to a Toyota Yaris T Sport (2004) and a Toyota Corolla T Spirit (2004). Both are available... -
Selling a quality older car 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2001 BMW 530i which has been owned from new with only 20000 miles on the clock. The car is immaculate. Where is the best place to find out what... -
Looking to buy a second hand car 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a secondhand Honda Jazz 1.4DSI that is on a 04-plate. The car has 91,000 miles on the clock, and the price is £2690. I will be a weekend... -
Do red paints used on cars from 2009 still suffer from paint-fade? 12 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Do red paints used on cars from say 2009, still suffer from fade over time, as seen on many old cars? If yes, what's the best treatment to prevent fade?
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