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Need a capable 4x4 for light off-roading and towing 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a vehicle for my 20-minute commute. The car will also need to cope with occasional off-road towing of a 750kg trailer. I cover 15-20,000... -
Does my driving licence cover me to drive a motorhome? 8 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
Last year I turned 70, my driving licence was renewed quickly and without question. However I also own a Ford Transit based motorhome. I am beginning of... -
Which SUV would you suggest? 4 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a BMW 520d but am looking to change to an SUV. Comfort, quiet and good visibility are the most important attributes - my mileage is now... -
Are driving instructors insured for any damage caused by the people they're teaching? 20 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 17 year old son hit a kerb during his driving lesson and the instructor is saying we must pay £70 for a new tyre. He has also mentioned losing booked... -
Can I claim against Volvo because the Active High Beam in my V40 just dips the lights? 15 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I paid £700 for a package which included 'Active High Beam' on my Volvo V40 because I drive through the countryside at night. The £700 option package states... -
Is an engine management light an automatic MoT fail now? 2 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My four year old car was in for service and the MoT at a main dealer when shortly before I took it in the engine management light came on. It was diagnosed... -
Is it worth spending more to get a manufacturer approved-used car? 12 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Hyundai i20 was written off recently. My insurer has offered me £3695 to find a replacement. I found one on the AA used car website from for that price,... -
If I add a wheelchair hoist onto my boot, do I need to tell my insurer? 6 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking about having a small light weight wheelchair hoist fitted in the boot of my car. Do I inform my insurance company? I'm led to believe that... -
I use my Volvo V70 auto to tow a caravan - is there anything I should have done to ensure it keeps running? 19 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2011 Volvo V70, it's done 48,000 miles. It's always been serviced by a Volvo dealer and I use it for towing a 1500kg caravan about 4000 miles... -
What size wheels do you recommend to improve ride comfort and handling on my Ford Focus 2.0? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2009 Ford Focus 2.0 Titanium petrol automatic (purchased late last year) is shod with 18-inch alloys with 225/40 R18 Wanli Snowgrip winter tyres. The... -
Is my car affected by the recent Land Rover Discovery Sport recall? 10 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I read your report on the Land Rover Discovery Sport automatic recall due to the wiring loom fouling on a water cooler bracket. When I checked my VIN it... -
Why does the BMW 3 2.0 cost less to run than the BMW 3 1.8? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had a 2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0-litre automatic as my main car in 2010 and I remember it being tax bracket J (190g/km),150PS, and on paper showing 35mpg... -
Is buying another diesel estate a sound investment, considering future bans and expenses? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've got an 8 year old Honda Accord EX i-DTEC 2.2 diesel estate which I like very much and is the third I've had over the last 20 years or so. I hear alarms... -
Should I fit winter tyres to my C-Class? 2 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have researched your FAQs but am still a little confused as to whether I should fit winter tyres to my Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Estate automatic. It's... -
Need a car to use in Spain - should I buy here or abroad? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy an automatic car, as a runabout, to keep in Spain (probably for £4K - £5K). I'm aware that cars in Spain are more expensive, so would it... -
Does the Ford Fiesta use a DSG gearbox? 2 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have test driven a Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Powershift and was really impressed with it. However, I've now been told by men 'in the know' that its probably... -
Why are wiring problems not covered by extended warranty ? 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
Four months ago I bought a second hand Citroen C4 Picasso automatic from a local dealer. I also paid to extend the warranty for 12 months. Within a month,... -
Narrowest cars 3 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
Thanks to your excellent advise, we bought a top of the range i10 automatic in 2009. It is still a pleasure to drive under most circumstances but we missed... -
Volvo V70 - "Engine System Service" message 7 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Volvo V70 2.4 diesel and two weeks ago an "Engine System Service required" message appeared along with the yellow warning. I booked the car... -
Seven seat crossover? Cadillac or Mercedes? 22 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a crossover/soft-roader. We also would like 6 or 7 seats for times when we have my in-laws with us (for short drives mostly).Our driving...
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