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Alcoholic anonymous 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Now living in Australia I have acquired a second-hand six-year-old Honda Jazz at auction with 165,000 kilometres on the clock - only an average mileage... -
Great Xpectations 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
Does the Jaguar XF 3.0i V6 diesel prominently advertised in yesterday's Telegraph have the new diesel engine or are they clearing stocks of the old one?... -
Scrapping a living 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
My father in law, who is now 84, drives a twenty-year-old Renault 5 which he is planning to use in the newly announced government scrappage scheme. He... -
Daughtermatic 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a small car with automatic transmission for my daughter and would appreciate a short list from you based on reliability. We will probably... -
Airpark 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I will shortly be leaving my 9-year-old (but extremely reliable) BMW 520i for 3 weeks at an airport surface carpark and am slightly worried it may not... -
Happy pack 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
In a rash moment I part exchanged my 2004 Civic Type R for a 2008 Type R GT with Sat Nav and HFT, 9 months old demonstrator. ‘Honda Happiness’ is offering... -
I need a hybrid with easy access and removable back seats - what do you suggest? 20 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Tourneo Connect from Motability. I need a similar size (with a back for two pointer size dogs), tall enough for easy access, removable back... -
What reliable used car do you recommend? 9 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I need to change my car. Something maybe 5 years old, Comfort and economy are important as I do many long journeys on mostly good roads. I live rurally.... -
Should I be worried about a high number of previous owners? 18 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a 2020 Dacia Duster petrol and have noticed that a large number of these cars that are only 4 years old have already had two or 3 owners.... -
Can my son take ownership of my car while I remain the insurance policyholder? 17 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I own two vintage cars, due to advancing age I plan to transfer ownership to my 36 year old son.The cars will be kept on my premises and insured by me... -
Fix, scrap or lease a new car - what should I do? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 21 year old BMW 530d Touring needing attention, should I: A) Get it fixed (it could be quite expensive)? B) Scrap it and buy a small runabout... -
My car door keeps freezing shut. Any advice? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
In the recent wintry weather, my driver's door has been freezing and refusing to open. The passenger door will open, but I am getting a bit old for car... -
Which is better, the Honda Civic or HR-V? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 2016 Honda soon - either the Civic or HR-V. I have it down to the 1.6 diesel in each model. Currently it is just myself and partner... -
What do you think of the MG 3? 4 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My daughter commutes from South Wales to Bristol every day. She has a 10 year old, high mileage Peugeot 207 and is thinking of buying a new MG - either... -
How much weight is it safe to tow with our car? 14 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in a 2.5i Subaru Outback which is plated to tow 2 tonnes. Our trailer plus horse is 1350kg. 85% of the Outback's kerb weight of 1612kg... -
Jaguar XJ6 - fix or sell? 18 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 1997 Jaguar XJ6 for £700. The sale included a private plate. Since then, I've spent £360 replacing the rear driveshaft because of bearing... -
Best used car for £18k - Volvo or Mercedes? 23 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a used car family estate with 10-20,000 miles for around £18,000. On the basis that can't afford a BMW 320d and think Audi Avants are... -
What is the difference between a Renault 5 Campus and Campus Prima? 25 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My sons finance has written off his 1992 1.4 3dr Renault 5 Campus. In trying to value this there are few of his models around but lots of 1.4 5dr Renault... -
Best reliable used car for £2000? 21 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have had my Smart Car from new, (2002) I was hit from behind last week and I suspect that my insurers will want to write it off, so I may find myself... -
Sagging CR-V seats - normal? 26 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 4 year old Honda CRV (top of the range) with about 31000 miles on the clock. I had the heater in the drivers seat replaced last December but the...