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  • Would you recommend an Auris hybrid for an elderly driver? 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    You recently commented on driving your Father's Auris hybrid, and I think I remember your remarking on the smoothness of the autobox. We currently run...
  • Immortal cars with towbars 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    You have helped me considerably with my quest for a cheap (up to £4000) stylish economical car with leather seats, and have suggested a MX5 or BMW Z3,...
  • Misses hatcher 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I wondered if you provide some advice. I plan to replace my 2005 BMW Mini Cooper. It has been back and forth from the garage with various faults and it...
  • 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....
  • Cutting out the VAT 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have decided to consult your experience after my father’s unwavering belief in your reviews for years. I am a British army officer currently posted in...
  • Mont Carlo, or bussed 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My French registered MINI Cooper’s power steering developed a leak at 29,000km. BMW/MINI Cannes, from whom I purchased the car 6 years ago and who have...
  • Trans plant 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a car from a BMW dealer. Problems occurred and the car needed invasive work that was covered under warranty. However, we discovered that the...
  • Arch enemy 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I parked my BMW in the car park in Shoreham By Sea last night. There were no lights in the car park. On my return I was clamped. I endeavoured to reverse,...
  • Three across 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We have a young son (15 months) and are expecting twins (slightly more than we bargained for), so will need a car capable of taking 3 baby seats - ideally...
  • CC top 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have decided to buy a CC - convertible with a metal folding roof. Having owned a 3 Series BMW convertible in the past, I find their servicing costs,...
  • At your bidding 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I'm moving from 2 cars to 1 and it's time to sell the larger one, a silver BMW 330d SE Touring Estate auto bought new in April 2001, which has provided...
  • X factor 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have £10,000 max to spend on a second hand car. I have a new baby and want something that is safe and reliable but not as boring as a Volvo. I was looking...
  • Tyres they are a changing 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have a BMW 330 SE Coupe and was interested in your comments re Michelin Primacy HP last Saturday. Since fitting these to the wife's VW Golf V5 Tiptronic...
  • Distance relative 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive 25-30kmiles per annum and have a 2003 Citroen C5 2.0 SX petrol, bought last October now with 59k miles. Not long after purchase it became...
  • Government waste 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I think the government car scrappage scheme has got serious failings. I am sure there will be many cases where someone who only does 5,000 miles a year...
  • Can dashcam footage of speeding be used to prosecute? 26 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
    Dash cams record the speed of the vehicle, can this evidence be used to prosecute a motorist for speeding?
  • Will electric car insurance prices increase? 18 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
    Given that many electric cars have fantastic power and performance gains over internal combustion engine vehicles, are insurance prices going up to reflect...
  • What tyre inflators do you recommend? 30 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Which tyre inflator do you recommend? A recent puncture on my wife's car has highlighted the vulnerability of modern cars carrying no spare wheel.
  • How often should I re-gas the air con on my car? 6 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I have not re-gassed the aircon on my 1999 BMW 7 Series in four years but it is still ice cold. Should it be checked anyway?
  • What type of screenwash do you recommend? 15 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
    What type of screenwash do you recommend?
 

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