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Did you know that a former police officer has been disputing your advice regarding left-foot braking in automatics? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I thought you would be interested in the views of a listener to LBC, identified as ‘Roy of South Morden’ and his opinion of your advice about driving an... -
How can I get the DVLA to recognise my 1950s classic without any supporting documents? 17 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
The DVLA has rejected my application to register my split screen 1952 Volkswagen UVK 323 for which they have no record. The car was last used on the road... -
Should I get a diesel Volkswagen Golf VII? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a three/four year old Volkswagen Golf VII for around £10,000-13,000, which has covered about 30,000 miles. Which engine and fuel type do... -
Recommend an estate car with 4x4 for difficult terrain? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my six-year old Skoda Octavia 4x4 Estate with a fairly new (1-2 years old max) family estate, still with 4x4. I need 4x4 for a... -
What's causing our 20-year-old Audi 80 to lose power? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are the proud owners of a 20-year-old Audi 80 TDI (bought from new), now with 174,000 on the clock. Over the past year it's lost much of it's pulling... -
Water got into my BMW - should I repair or write-off? 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My seven year old, 125k miles BMW 530d suffered water ingress last week. The insurer's garage won't take the engine to bits and have costed £13k for a... -
Excuse me please 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I received a letter from Thames Valley Police Fixed Penalty Support Unit on 7th Sept 2011 to notify me that I was doing 36mph in a 30mph restriction on... -
Do you think I could negotiate a good discount on a used or new Vauxhall Zafira or Ford S-Max? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Is this a good time to buy secondhand or new as a cash buyer? We want to buy a decent 7-seater and have narrowed it down to a Vauxhall Zafira or Ford S-Max.... -
Why does my car not start sometimes? 13 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
Why will my Renault Clio not start sometimes? It turns over but won’t start yet if I leave it for a while then it starts. Any suggestions? -
What do you recommend as a replacement for a Toyoto Yaris Verso? 24 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
My wife has had a Toyota Yaris Verso for 21 years from new. It meets all her needs but it is getting a bit tired. She is looking for a replacement and... -
What's the best small automatic car for an older person? 18 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
We have an 80+ year old female friend who needs to replace a 2002 Skoda Fabia Auto. The reality is that she will not be driving for many more years would... -
Why are the pedals on my new car so small? 14 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
My new MG ZS Hybrid+ brake and accelerator pedals are tiny and set quite high. Ive noticed that a number of new cars have much smaller pedals than older... -
What's a suitable car for a retired couple? 11 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
We are in our mid 60s and retired but active and we are looking to reduce our motoring costs. We currently drive a 14 year old Nissan Qashqai 2.0 litre... -
What MPV can I buy with front parking sensors? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm desperate to change my Zafira for a newer car, have been looking at various options, C3 Aircross was my favourite until I did a test drive and the... -
Does my car's air conditioning need servicing? 16 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a two year old Skoda Karoq and done 7,000 miles. My dealer has emailed to say my air con service is due. Do I need one? -
Is the Volkswagen All-in Service plan a good deal? 7 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
Volkswagen is offering an after three years warranty called Volkswagen All-in Service for £33.45 a month. It includes two services and two MoT, is it worth... -
Can you recommend a used car for a 500-mile per week commute? 6 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
What recommendations can you suggest for a 500-mile a week motorway/A road commute (100 miles, five days per week). I'm looking to buy in the £7000 region,... -
My car has suffered premature alternator failure. The carmaker won't help with the £1100 bill, so what now? 10 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
The alternator on my 2017 Honda Civic has gone after only 33,000 miles, which suggests the parts was not fit for purpose or faulty. The dealer has contacted... -
Can you suggest a family car with a big boot that'll be reliable? 8 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have 2 teenage girls and need to trade in my small Fiat for something which is big enough to put a tent and some paddleboards in the boot. It also needs... -
How much is a 1995 BMW 320i worth? 12 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've been tasked with selling my mum's 1995 BMW 320i auto saloon, 67k miles, in quite good condition for a 25-year-old car, but I've no idea what to ask...
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