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  • Buying a used Hyundai 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of buying a Hyundai i30 auto, 2007. The car has only done 33,000 miles, had one lady owner, and has been regularly serviced at Hyundai. Is...
  • Buying a model on run-out 2 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm considering purchasing a used S40 but understand they are to be discontinued in 2012. Are there any pitfalls to buying a model run out in terms...
  • Lengthy reply 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We need to replace our 16-year-old Mercedes C180. Can you suggest a replacement saloon car that would have a decent amount of legroom as my son is 6' 10”...
  • VW Extended Warranty - is it worth it? 11 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have been offered a VW "Extended Warranty" for my soon-to-be 3 year old Golf 2.0 TDI Sport. Comprehensive cover with roadside assistance and an excess...
  • Recommendation for a small car 8 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Please advise on a nearly new second hand hatchback, must be auto, chain cam engine, width incl mirrors maximum 1.9m, reliable, quiet, with air con, to...
  • Why is my Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi making a noise on overrun? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 54-reg Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi with 113,000 miles. It's developed a whining noise and a slight feel through the steering wheel when you take your...
  • Why don't I have a delivery date for my Hyundai? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I ordered my Hyundai ix35 in March 2010 and still no delivery date.
  • Transvestright 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    What do you think of the Opel Astra Convertible and Opel Tigra for a woman? Are they good cars?
  • Wallace and Vomit 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My son's child has been sick, today, over the back carpet of his Porsche. Have you any suggestions as to how to get rid of the smell?
  • Alloygic reaction 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    The alloy wheels on my wife's 4.5 years old Mercedes C180 Kompressor SE are peeling and bubbling. The car was bought new and has been serviced at the local...
  • Should I replace my tyres on my car after seven years? 10 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2015 Honda CR-V, which has done almost 36,000 miles. It still has the original tyres which were manufactured in Dec 2014. The car was sold in...
  • Can you get insurance for a 16-year-old before they pass their test? 13 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
    We're buying a car for our daughter and would like to start the insurance policy in her name, but with the parents included as additional drivers. Can...
  • Is it fair for an insurer to refuse cover due to a no fault accident? 26 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My 68 year old mother has just purchased a new Fiat 500 to replace a 10 year old Ford KA. Two years ago, while the car was parked in a supermarket car...
  • Are there alternative tyres we can fit to our Golf and Jetta to reduce road noise? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We have a problem with what I consider to be excessive tyre noise inside our two cars. One is a two-year-old 1.4 TSI Golf running on Dunlop 205/55R16 SP...
  • Where can I sell my eight-month-old BMW Z4 for a reasonable price? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a top-of-the range BMW Z4, and with the Comfort package it cost me over £43,000. I unfortunately became unwell and had to surrender my driving...
  • Can I expect any problems if I drive my 2008 Ford Mondeo to 100,000 miles? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned a Ford Mondeo Titanium X 2.5T from new. It is now two years old and has 46,000 miles on the clock. I normally trade my car in after two years...
  • New for old 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    What do you recommend for new car? I am 69 and my wife is 66. Our current car is a Volvo S40 SE 2.0 Diesel 41,000 purchased from new Sept 2004. Looking...
  • Disky business 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Five years ago I purchased a new BMW 530Diesel automatic. At 74 yrs old I only do 6,000 miles per year, but take great care to make a reasonable run once...
  • How reliable is the Audi Q2 S Tronic? 7 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a new Audi Q2 with the seven-speed s tronic automatic gearbox, but am worried about reliability. I'm assuming that the seven-speed...
  • Our car has hidden accident history - what are our rights? 25 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    We recently bought a 2013 Volvo XC70 D4 for £24,580 from a main dealer. After collecting the car we found a faulty fuel gauge and the car went to our local...
 

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