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Pits stopper 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased an 11,000 mile 2007/57 Mercedes CL63 AMG from a private seller. After taking it to the main dealer for a service and reporting a judder... -
Right little learner 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
In January 2009, I bought a nearly new car from Polar Ford, main dealer in Huddersfield. Its previous owner was Hertz. I thought it was a rental car, but... -
Over my head 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
Just who are the jobsworths who operate the overhead motorway signs and how many accidents do they cause with their unnecessary messages? On recent trips... -
Cushioning the blow 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
Despite requests for a 20mph speed limit or that chicanes be provided, the main artery of our estate has recently been ‘blessed’ with seven pairs of the... -
Taking Abarth 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my 2004 Golf 2.0 FSI with 40,000 miles for a smaller car (from reading your column, an Abarth 500, FIAT 500 or MINI Cooper), but I still... -
Can you recommend a comfortable and fun replacement for my Skoda Yeti? 23 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I love my petrol 2016 Skoda Yeti 4x4 but am thinking of replacing it. What has a similar spec, particularly the high driving position and ground clearance... -
Will I be able to drive my Volkswagen Grand California after 2030? 23 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am contemplating buying a new Volkswagen Grand California, which after adding extras will probably set me back over £90,000. With the end of petrol and... -
Can you recommend a reliable, economical SUV with 4WD? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a new/used car that is reliable and economical, as well as providing some form of 4WD option. I live in the countryside and my MINI has... -
Need an electric car to cope with an 800-mile journey - do they exist? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a three-year-old Renault Kadjar diesel. I am looking to replace it with an electric car. Trouble is, I drive to Spain twice a year and... -
Is £2900 a fair price for a 2007 Jaguar X-Type with 106,000 miles on the clock? 10 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to purchase a 2007 Jaguar X-Type from a dealer. The car has cream leather interior and is in excellent condition in and out. The price is £2900... -
What should I replace my trusty old Toyota Corolla with? 19 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my reliable 12-year-old Toyota Corolla. I cover 10,000 miles a year and have test driven the SEAT Leon, Skoda Octavia, Nissan Pulsar... -
Buying a used car - diesel or hybrid? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have been driving a Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI for five years and it has been the best car I have ever owned. Now, at 165,000 miles, I am getting the intermittent... -
Bought a Toyota Corolla which broke down on the drive home - what should I do? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2004 Toyota Corolla Verso yesterday for £4000. Sadly the car broke down on the drive home, with the gears slipping into neutral and refusing... -
Have back problems and need a car that will accommodate 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have to buy a new car for work. I currently drive an Audi A3 (I have covered 106,000 miles in the last three and a half years), but suffer back problems... -
I want a diesel car for my driving school without a DPF. What do you recommend? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am considering changing one of my driving school cars. Ideally, I would like to purchase a comfortable, quiet diesel car with a cam chain engine and... -
What's wrong with the gearbox in my semi-automatic Toyota Yaris? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a semi-automatic W-reg Toyota Yaris. Last year the hydraulic clutch motor broke. I have had it reconditioned and it's been working like a dream,... -
Why is my Volkswagen Golf diesel so easy to stall? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
After many years driving petrol-injected engines (Volkswagen, Vauxhall and BMW) I changed to a Volkswagen Golf 2-litre diesel turbo (140bhp) last year.... -
Could you recommend an automatic with lots of load space and power? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm aged 70 and need a new car. I've had major spinal surgery and my surgeon recommended that I should be driving a bus or a lorry to be in the correct... -
Will fitting a dashcam to an EV reduce the range? 7 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
We've recently bought a Toyota Bz4x electric car and I'm wondering how much effect on the range running a dash cam will have? -
Who is liable for a parking fine incurred in a company vehicle? 28 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
A colleague at work was fined £100 by a parking company in a car park while delivering parcels (company vehicle) to several apartments. Who is liable to...
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