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What's a suitable car for a learner driver aged 17? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a good car for a learner male driver aged 17? I need one that's cheap to buy and insure, safe, not fast or flashy, but one that doesn't... -
Looking for a big family car 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a big car for my three kids and wife. Which car is big and cheap? I only really need a 5-seater and only have about £3,500 to spend? What... -
BMW 318i steering column problem - is this common? 8 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
We've owned our BMW 318i since 2004, when we bought it new. We recently had a problem with the ignition key not turning in the ignition keyhole next to... -
Which secondhand hatchback offers good fuel economy and is able to carry three children? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to buy a secondhand car not more than two years old, but I would consider new if I can get a good discount. I would also prefer a hatchback, but... -
Saab 93S 1998 bulkhead split 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought this Saab from an independent Saab specialist two and a half years ago. Recently there was some knocking on manoevring and on examination I am... -
Honda CRV problems - what can I do? 16 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a Honda CRV to replace my Peugeot 3008 upon your recommendation. I have had it a week and am now suffering from buyer's regret...... -
Refused bodywork warranty claim on Range Rover Evoque - what should I do? 27 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have Range Rover Evoque which is 18 months old. A few months ago I noticed the front lower panel was peeling badly. I took it to my local dealer, where... -
I need a car with a high seating position and large boot. What should I consider? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a two or three year old lowish mileage car with boot space equivalent to or greater than my Focus estate. I'm considering a Mondeo estate... -
How can I sell a number plate that's on an old car that has been stored for 20 years? 7 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have an old car in the shed that has not run for 20 years and would like to sell the number plate which has some value. How can I do this? -
The DSG in my low mileage 2011 Skoda Fabia has failed - should Skoda cover the cost? 26 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2011 Skoda Fabia TSI with 19,119 miles on in May 2014. Today - with 31,800 miles on the clock - the DSG has died. The car is only driven... -
Volkswagen Golf needs a new engine after cam chain failure - what can I do? 20 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
My VW Golf mk 6 1.2tsi could not start last week The AA took it to my nearest VW dealer, Arnold Clark, Kilmarnock Rd Glasgow. They car is less than 4... -
What should I replace my old Auris with? 6 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my Toyota Auris diesel. I'm not sure I want another diesel as I only average 44mpg on my 40 mile each way motorway return. My wife... -
Can you recommend a sporty car similar to the Subaru WRX hatchback? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My friend and neighbour is now on the lookout for a sporty replacement for his Nissan X-Trail. He was ready to buy a 2010 Subaru WRX hatchback but is now... -
Can I recommend Timpsons for supplying replacement car keys? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
This may by now be old news but just in case. In May 2007 I was down to one remaining key for my year 2000 Yaris Verso. You ran various articles about... -
Replacing a Civic Type-R 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have had my Civic Type R (57 plate) from new. I love him (he is even called Roger as he's a red Type R) but my 6 month old is too heavy to lift in and... -
Insurance - old named driver accident penalising me 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
A few months ago, my sister-in-law hit a cylist on a zebra crossing. It was night, dark and he did not dismount or have any lights so she did not see him. She... -
Broken brake 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
Had a warning light come up on my BMW 1-Series, relating to Suspension Stability Control. The diagnostic states "brake hydraulic malfunction" DTC at a... -
My 8-year-old Kia has a long list of issues despite being lightly used. Do you agree this is unacceptable? 26 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I own an 8-year-old Kia Sportage that I bought from my local Kia dealer 7.5 years ago with 2500 miles on the clock. Since then, the car has been serviced... -
Does my two-year-old Hyundai i30 have a timing chain or belt? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a two-year-old 1.6 premium Hyundai i30, due in no small part to your favourable review. So far I am very impressed with the vehicle,... -
Best new or used family car for £13,000? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife unfortunately managed to write off her Volkswagen Golf today. We need to buy a new family car quickly and can spend up to about £13,000. We know...