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Keep my car or scrap it? 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo 115PS TDCI with 60,000 miles just broke down - NSR brake caliper binding. Last year it was front spring. I asked RAC man whether I should... -
What's the value of a Mazda MX-5 Monaco? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a Mazda MX-5 Monaco and wondered what the current valuation is? Also, what should I be looking for when viewing this model? -
Any known problems with the Ford S-Max? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a Ford S-Max tonight. It's manual, seven-seater, 56 plate and has done 28,710 miles, with only one owner. Any known problems with these... -
What should I look out for when buying a 2007 Volkswagen Polo? 21 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have been offered a 2007 automatic petrol Polo with 9000 miles by a Volkswagen main dealer with a year's warranty. Are there any pitfalls of which we... -
Since Saab was liquidated, are my warranty and breakdown cover invalid? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a Saab 9-3 and have been hit by the company's liquidation. I am told by my dealer that both the warranty and the three years breakdown... -
Is this Citroen Saxo a good buy for £1495? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Hi John, I'm thinking of buying a Citroen Saxo VTR 1.6 on a 2000 plate from a dealer with 78,000 miles. The price is £1495. Is this a fair price for the... -
Does the Renault 1.5 Megane DCI have any common problems? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a 2004 Renault Megane 1.5 DCI Dynamique 100bhp, but I am being given mixed reports about this model. Can you advise me on any common... -
Rusty chips 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a stone chip just above the windscreen, and it has gone down to bare metal and is rusting. Is this common with Suzuki? They have told me that the... -
Boot lock - How do I change the solenoid? 29 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
The boot lid will not stay closed and pressing the lock button on the key fob will only lock the main doors. Because of this I suspect the solenoid in... -
What should I look for when buying a BMW E36 323i/328i Touring? 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying a BMW E36 323i or 328i Touring. What are the bad points and what do I have to watch for? -
Which Mazda 6 models were recalled with turbo problems? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Which Mazda 6 models were recalled with regards to intercooler or turbo problems? I've just had an oil leak inspected on my 2004 model and the mechanic... -
Should I buy a Saab 9-3? 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just want to know whether you can tell me about the common faults on the 2007 Saab 9-3TDi Vector, and whether overall it is recommended to go for a... -
Whats the best MPV I can get for around £1500? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
We're looking to get an MPV which is like the Toyota Town Ace (with seats to make a bed or load space) but has better reviews if at all possible? -
Breakdown services - should I leave AA and join CSMA - Britannia Rescue? 26 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have received my AA renewal for Roadside, Relay and Homestart. The price quoted is £195. I have negotiated this down to £159. CSMA will provide me with... -
Thanks to the AA Breakdown Repair Cover, my Isuzu Trooper's oil pressure fault was repaired free of charge. 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
A short while ago I signed up for The AA Breakdown Repair Cover as I am driving an ageing 2002 Isuzu Trooper that has given me quite a lot of trouble over... -
Key opens doors but fails to start engine 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I previously asked about my car that had been starting fine but when I tried to use spare key it would not start. I called out breakdown service who diagnosed... -
My Ford Focus' battery warning light keeps coming on - what's the fault? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with the battery warning light on the dash of my 2006 Ford Focus. I drove from Devon to Scotland with the damn thing on. I called out... -
Why will some recovery companies not recover your vehicle from abroad if it isn't valuable enough? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having worked in the insurance industry a few years ago I can see a hole in the cover offered by the breakdown and insurance companies. My 16-year-old... -
What's causing my Volkswagen Passat to misfire? 3 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2003 Volkswagen Passat 2.0-litre petrol has started misfiring and running poorly. Can you tell me why this is? -
I bought a used car that broke down after three days - am I entitled to a refund? 6 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I’ve just purchased a second-hand car from a garage that has broken down and is displaying engine malfunctions within three days of purchase. I called...