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Which family car do you recommend which is stylish, economical and reliable? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering our next family car. We have had a 2007 Honda Accord Sport GT diesel for four years and have enjoyed the good economy, stylish looks,... -
Which new large all-wheel drive? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Audi A6 Allroad (bought from new) recently let me down on the motorway and I've lost confidence in it. I need to ford a small stream (level fluctuates)... -
Nissan 350Z - future classic? 1 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I few months ago I bought a 2003 Nissan 350Z as a weekend car. They really seem astonishing value for money at the moment - I can't believe their values... -
What is causing the rattle on our Alfa 147? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2-litre Alfa 147 Twin-Spark Lusso, bought new in March 2004. It's the most reliable car we've ever owned (we had 13 BMWs before). The mileage... -
Do you think temperature gauges are important? 8 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Do you think that having a temperature gauge is essential in a car? I am thinking of buying a used Nissan Note and they do not have temp gauges. I have... -
Is tyre sealant any good? 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Many thanks for your great advice 8 years ago when I bought a BMW 330d Msport touring, which was to change to 17-inch alloys, remove the swirl flaps, change... -
Do winter tyres have additional benefits over runflats? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I decided to fit winter tyres this year, and now use Avons on 16-inch steel rims to replace the original 17-inch runflats on my BMW 3-Series. As expected,... -
Importing Irish car into UK 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've moved from Ireland to the UK and now need to think about re-registering my 2008 BMW 320d E92. It looks quite straightforward apart from the fact that... -
Why aren't all cars front wheel drive? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Why are cars still made with rear wheel drive? For years I have driven front wheel drive Saabs on snow with ease using standard tyres. Now it is time... -
Do the car manufacturer's have their misfuelling prevention devices backwards? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I think the motor industry has got it the wrong way round in its effort to prevent misfuelling. It is impossible to put diesel into a petrol tank but this... -
Fuel efficiency by time of year 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I now have a Kia Cee'd Ecodynamics 2011 but despite economical driving (e.g. 50-55mph on motorways, smooth braking etc) it's only getting about 49MPG.... -
Belt or chain on my CR-V? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I too once had a BMW Isetta. Mine had four wheels but the back two were close together which made it very difficult to avoid the potholes in unsurfaced... -
Why don't fuel companies try to prevent people using the wrong fuel? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
There is not a month goes by without someone telling me how they have inadvertently filled their vehicle with the incorrect fuel, and the resultant eye-watering... -
Which diesel car for economical long-range commuting? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I commute 150 miles a day, mainly on the M25. I need a car that is very economical on fuel, with minimal annual tax, petrol or diesel costs, for my use... -
Downsizing wheels in an S80? 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read in your newspaper column your reply to ED,Filey regarding replacing existing wheels with a smaller size. I have a Volvo S80 with 225/50/17 tyres,... -
Company lease Tiguan 4x4 - should I be looking at other models? 3 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a company lease VW Tiguan (which I'm happy with) and was going to exchange for another in March next year. I do 15K miles per year (22... -
Can you suggest an alternative to the Mercedes-Benz R-Class? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son's 2003 BMW 3 Series 3-litre 6-cylinder has been a delight but needs to be replaced. With three teenagers and increasingly long trips on the cards,... -
Which large SUV is capable of towing a large caravan? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a large caravan and would appreciate your advice on which large car would suit my needs and budget with which to tow it. I can go up to about... -
Luxury or Sensibility? 6 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a car with a budget of £12k. I want a bit of luxury and have looked at 5 year old Jag XJs, S Class Mercs, 7 series BMWs and Audi... -
What are the regulations in France for Spare Xenon Bulbs? 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a 2010 E61 with adaptive xenons. What are the regulations for carrying spare bulbs when travelling in France? Reason I ask is that...

