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Buying a car for 30k miles a year? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I travel around 30,000 miles each year, mainly for business. The family has mainly grown up and gone, so no need for a large estate (currently in a Volvo... -
Buying an SUV (petrol v diesel?) – what would you recommend? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have up to £30,000 to spend but have a dilemma - my annual mileage is very low (about 4,000) and includes a lot of very short journeys. I am torn between... -
Why are winter tyres not available on hire cars? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
As a resident of Switzerland, it would never occur to me to run my car on summer tyres after 1 November. We visited the UK over Christmas and New Year... -
Which car is capable of covering high mileages reliably? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am an equine veterinary surgeon doing over 40,000 miles a year. My Saab 9.3 2.2-litre diesel has come to the end of its life at close to 300,000 miles.... -
What is a safe small car? 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son was unfortunate to have an accident in his Mini One. We were impressed with the safety features of the Mini which enabled him to walk away from... -
Is the road tax system unfair on owners of older vehicles? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I run a 1998 BMW 318 Touring, owned since new, with a mileage of 128,000. I pay £215 road tax and my annual mileage is about 7000. I feel the charge... -
Why is the RAC charging so much for replacement batteries? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I phoned the RAC for a quote this morning for a battery for my 2008 BMW 520D Sports Touring. A very pleasant and helpful young lady called Tracy quoted... -
Is the Lexus IS250C a good used buy? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently test-drove a Lexus IS250C. It's no sports car and could do with one extra litre, but it's very refined and superbly built. I'm being offered... -
Can I use non-recommended Michelin tyres on my Aston Martin DB9? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Aston Martin DB9 with Bridgestone tyres which were developed for this car and, until recently, were the only ones available in the correct... -
Replacing an old Peugeot 405? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Wish to replace 405TD estate. Must have similar comfort seats & ride. Prefer diesel & model which can be maintained by experienced mechanic. Minimal... -
Should both petrol and diesel turbo engines be idled after use? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Further to your advice on turbo cooling by idling the engine for some time after use, is the advice equally true for diesel and petrol engines? I have... -
Replacement for Suzuki Swift Sport - recommendations? 23 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to change my 2009 Suzuki Swift Sport for something more robust, slightly larger, with fewer rattles and a more composed and forgiving ride... -
What is causing my E-Class Mercedes-Benz to break down, and will Mercedes-Benz be liable after my warranty expires? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an E-Class Mercedes that I absolutely love to drive, but have had two breakdowns due to a fault in the fuel injection system. Mercedes has provided... -
How can I repair my Mini Cooper cabriolet's hood? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My question is pretty basic and concerns my dear wife's 2004 BMW Mini Cooper cabriolet's hood. The car is low mileage, but the hood has been up and down... -
Tyres/wheels 10 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 BMW E61 5 series Touring fitted with Dunlop SP Sport fronts and Goodyear Eagle rears both 245-40R18 93Y rated runflats (fitted by previous... -
Why don't car makers fit rubber door bumpers any more? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you explain why most new cars no longer have the rubber or plastic strips down the sides that avoided many of those irritating dents acquired in car... -
Agriculture and Fisheries 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have run a Hyundai Coupe for the last two years. It has been a good car, well specified, tough and comfortable on long journeys. Age now dictates something... -
Can I recommend Giveacar for the charitable disposal of old cars? 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I had been procrastinating over the disposal of my old BMW for some time, fearing DVLC bureaucracy, dodgy car breakers and other barriers to the whole... -
Higher car 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
We would welcome your advice about selecting a replacement car. At the moment we drive a BMW 118 SE petrol automatic. We live on a steep hill and last... -
Sticky situation 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Last Monday my husband washed the car and then put it into the garage. He did not use it again until Friday. When he tried to back it out of the garage...
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