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  • Used large family car 28 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Want to buy a used family car which can accommodate 3 children and have enough boot space to store their belongings. Need a reliable car which will...
  • Buying used 4x4 for a vet - what would you recommend? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter needs advice about replacing her ancient and increasingly unreliable Freelander. As an equine vet she drives about 30,000 miles a year...
  • Horsa for Corsa 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter owns a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa which has done sterling service on her horrendous commute to work for the last few years. Only 18 miles round trip...
  • Wuff car wanted 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My husband and I are both now retired and are considering the most suitable car for our retirement. We would like to travel in the UK and Europe, taking...
  • Miles per Galant 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have driven a Mitsubishi Galant 2.2 automatic for 11 years. The steering mechanism is leaking oil, so we need a new car. I am in my eighties, drive on...
  • Porsche Boxster RS60 Spyder 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a Porsche RS60 Spyder, but prices seem to vary, can you help? Porsche Centre Bristol had a 10k mileage car that they reduced from £35k...
  • Do you know what is causing a gear selection problem in our Nissan Micra automatic? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My partner is the second owner of an excellent condition 1996 Nissan Micra 1.3 GX Auto that has a gear selection problem, The selector has to be used with...
  • Lexus battery fully charged but car still "dead" 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My dad has a 1998 Lexus that isn't used very often and so the battery has gone flat a number of times. He now leaves the battery on charge periodically....
  • Buying a small four-wheel drive 9 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has a Hyundai Coupe, having had many BMW 3-Series. She loves the Hyundai, but we want a used small four-wheel drive as my Jaguar XF is useless...
  • Best way to sell a 6 month old car 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My father in law has been advised by his GP not to drive anymore (he's 80) so he is taking the advice and stopping, however he only bought his latest vehicle...
  • cambelt on Audi A4 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My A4 has covered 56000 miles from new, former company car doing about 16k per annum, now as 2nd owner I only do about 7k per annum. First reg. Sept 2006...
  • Ex seption 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am a 74-year old woman, owner of a 1998 Vauxhall Corsa manual 1.4 bought new, which has done about 40,000 miles of trouble-free motoring. I foresee the...
  • Regeneration game 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    How can I tell when my diesel particulate filter needs its 'automatic regeneration process' "supporting"? I don't wish to unnecessarily drive in lower...
  • What's the best solution for providing live traffic news? 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I find the RDS traffic updates through my car radio frequently 'behind the times', leading to being stuck in jams when I would prefer not to be. I am aware...
  • Why does my Rover 416 smell strongly of petrol? Is it safe? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have just bought a Rover 416 (1996 N reg) automatic with a Honda engine. I noticed a strong petrol smell inside the car when I filled it up fully and...
  • Van mail 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    A lifetime friend has just died, leaving a 2004 Brotherwood converted Mercedes Vaneo 1.9 automatic petrol with 35,000 miles. The conversion comprises lowered...
  • Clever revver 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2007/57 Vectra estate with the 1800 petrol engine. At low revs in 1st/2nd gear I sometimes get a power loss for a few seconds. It then needs some...
  • What do you think of the new Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.2 TSI 105bhp 7 spd DSG? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering purchasing a new Skoda Fabia 1.2 TSI automatic for my wife. I understand that they will be available in a few months time. Could you please...
  • Has my Peugeot 307's head gasket failed? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My 3-year-old Peugeot 307 1.6 semi-automatic last week had its thermostat housing replaced after losing huge amounts of water overnight. My local garage...
  • Should I buy a Mercedes-Benz E220 CDI Avantgarde or a BMW 520d SE Touring? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am now retired and in the fortunate position of being able to afford one last new decent car. Our priorities are comfort and driving enjoyment. The car...
 

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