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What car will cope best with our potholed laneway? 4 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
We're in the market for a new or nearly new Volkswagen Golf-sized hatchback, SUV or estate. We drive roughly 10,000 miles per year, mainly on country roads... -
Convertible roof problems - what are my rights? 7 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider for £8000. Today, after driving for the first day with the roof down, I got the following message : "Temporary roof... -
Can you recommend a no-nonsense car with lots of space for luggage and passengers? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having now retired I shall be looking for a secondhand car that will carry four people and luggage occasionally but is not in the big car league. I require... -
What car do you recommend for use in hilly terrain? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am a 57-year old female and I need to change the family car in the very near future. At present I drive a 56-reg Nissan Micra C+C, which I like driving... -
Why is my BMW 320d's gear stick vibrating? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had my new BMW 320d about eight weeks now and covered nearly 5000 miles. It has been back to BMW three times and I am currently trying to get my... -
What's the best electric city car? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
What's the best small electric car for driving around town? -
Why won't my Focus go into first or second gear? 3 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
Any ideas why my focus won't go into first and second gear? It drives perfectly fine in third, fourth and fifth gears. -
Honda Civic - Which auto box is best? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
Which gearbox in the Honda Civic 1.8 petrol would you recommend for reliability and a good drive - regular automatic or i-shift ? -
Got a parking ticket on Boxing Day - can this be right? 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have been issued a parking ticket on 26th Dec 2016 (Boxing Day) as I parked on the the curve opposite my house to allow other vehicles to pass through... -
Is my Volkswagen Golf's 257,000-mile-old clutch a record? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2002 Volkswagen Golf TDi PD. It's quite an old car, but it suits me. I have done 257,000 miles and its still on the original clutch. Would this... -
Can I drive a car with no MoT or tax? 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has seen a car for sale, but it's off the road and is not taxed or MoT'd. How can it be legally driven to the garage to be tested? -
What state with good ground clearance? 24 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a newish Volskwagen Passat, which is perfect for carrying two sets of golf clubs and two electric trollies out of view in the boot. However... -
Should I be waiting for a speeding fine? 31 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was driving in a 50mph limit but I was doing more. As I saw a police car I braked, but as I was braking the police officer flashed his headlights. He... -
Does my Ford Mondeo need a cambelt or is it chain driven? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre Titanium manual. Does it have a chain drive or a replaceable cam belt? -
New petrol engine versus old diesel 23 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
How does the new 1.2TSI engine compare to the "old" 1.9TDI 105pd with acceleration and load pulling in a Skoda Octavia? The dealer claims they are comparable.... -
Which engine for a Leon covering 10,000 miles 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a Seat Leon SE Copa. I drive no more than 10,000 miles per year so is it better to get the 1.2 tsi or 1.6 diesel engine? -
CR-V or Mondeo Estate? 1 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have a budget up to about £16000. I like the Honda CR-V, my wife prefers the Mondeo Estate. -
What's wrong with my Vauxhall Corsa SXI's steering? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Vauxhall Corsa SXI's steering feels vague. It constantly needs correction when travelling at reasonable speeds. It doesn't feel too bad at lower... -
Skid marker 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I know that skidpan-training courses are two a penny, but they all involve cars with manual gearboxes. Are there any courses / places that offer cars with... -
Quick one 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I ‘m now thinking about a 60k mile 2007 Peugeot 407 2.2 GT HDi 170 SW Estate, FSH, from CarGiant for £7,999. Thoughts?