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Which SUV for towing? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Should I choose a new Volvo XC90 or a new Kia Sorento to tow my caravamn which weighs 1700kg? -
Is it legal to sell a car with a warning light on? 18 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I seem to have stumbled upon a whole world of hate this past week. I recently just passed my driving test and purchased my first car. The car in question... -
Which hybrid SUV is best? 24 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I live in the Dartmoor National Park and need a sturdy, reliable and capable vehicle that will cope with the local steep and untreated winter roads. For... -
Volvontary redundancy 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had a 2007 Volvo V50 2litre diesel since new (company car) and have covered over 80,000 miles in it. I note that you do not normally recommend this... -
Stop start economy 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have an excellent Volvo 480 but it is 15 years old, and I am thinking of buying under the "scrappage" scheme a new "Volvo C30 DRIVe". However, advertising... -
Should I sell my six year old Volvo XC60 and buy a petrol replacement? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am seriously concerned with all this talk about a diesel backlash coming from the government and motoring press. I have a six year old Volvo XC60 and... -
Should we get a petrol or diesel Volvo V40? 21 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have decided to purchase a year old Volvo V40. It's a second car that would have be mostly short journeys and twice weekly 40 mile commutes, doing about... -
Buying a medium sized estate - what would you recommend? 3 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a medium sized diesel estate for around £15,000, around three years old with average mileage. I do about 90 miles a day, mostly on motorway,... -
Turbo problems with Volvo V50 - what's the cause? 24 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 model Volvo V50 1.6 Drive SE (90,000 miles) which has developed turbo problems which I gather is common with this engine due to carbon buildup... -
Buying a Volvo V40 - which wheel size is best? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
In considering a purchase of a new Volvo V40 the standard wheel/tyre is a 16-inch alloys (called Matres) with 205/55 tyres. A paying option (assumed to... -
Buying a family car - Audi A6 or Volvo XC60? 10 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
Having had Volkswagens and Audis before, we are looking to change our Ford S-Max for something a little more rewarding to drive with a good solid feel.... -
Will a change of transmission oil solve a fault with my Volvo V70 automatic? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My car is a 2007 Volvo V70 diesel automatic with 54,000 miles. It is serviced by the Volvo dealer as required. When towing a caravan (but only then) I... -
Should I have the timing belt changed on my Volvo S80? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo S80 D5 was delivered in Dec 2003 and has done 80,000 miles without a problem. The Volvo service book says after 96,000 miles or eight years I... -
Will my Volvo XC0 be ok on Pirelli Zero Rosso tyres in winter, or should I fit dedicated winter tyres? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am going to need to replace the original tyres on my Volvo XC60 D5 AWD after 19,500 miles. It is currently fitted with Pirelli Zero Rosso 235/60 R18... -
Should I buy an old shape Volvo V70 with lower miles or a new shape with a higher mileage? 7 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Should I buy a late model but older shape Volvo V70 (say, a 2006/7 model) with a low mileage or spend another £3000 or so on a newer shape V70 but with... -
What tyres give the best ride? 14 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
What are the best tyres for a comfortable ride on a Volvo XC40 hybrid? -
Is a fault in the brake light switch causing cruise control problems in my Volvo S80? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo S80 has about 114,000 miles on the clock. Recently the cruise control started dropping out for no apparent reason. The "Cruise" indicator light... -
Our Volvo 940 Estate has leaked after heavy rain, where could the leak be? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
After heavy rain we have water in the footwells of both passenger and driver sides. Any idea where this may be coming in? -
Are imported cars worth buying? 21 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used Volvo V70. There are a number for sale with lowish miles that look good but most seem to be imported from Japan. Are Volvos, originally... -
Dealer wants £300 to replace lost key - what's the alternative? 11 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have lost the only key to my volvo v70 - the dealer wants £300+ for replacement. Are there alternatives?

