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Can you recommend a car with a smooth ride? 29 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want an automatic car with a smooth ride. I'm disabled and need luxury automatic. What do you recommend? I have £3000 to £5000 to spend. I've thought... -
What do the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown rules mean for drivers aged 70 and over? 12 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am over 70 and in good health. Under the latest lockdown rules am I allowed to use my car for reasons other than shopping? -
Can we use our VED exemption on another vehicle? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife got free car tax when she got PIP when she had her private car. She now has a car on the Mobility scheme. Can we use her entitlement for free road... -
N/A - LFB Left foot braking autos HJ column 15 Oct 2019 (Forum)
Every year, dozens, if not scores of pedestrians are killed by foolish, arrogant, or otherwise deluded elderly drivers who do not have the cranial capacity or co-ordination to properly control their limbs. We did some tests in a C63 AMG at Mercedes Benz World in May this year and by left foot braking I was able to brake much faster than any of the right foot brakers simply because the 'Highway Code' ‘Thinking Distance’ is completely eliminated. -
Should I change my insurer or stick with my current policy provider at renewal time? 9 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
My multi-car insurance policy is coming up for renewal with Aviva, who I have been with for years. My renewal is £447, so I went online and found LV's... -
I was fined $510 for speeding in New Zealand - do I have to pay it? 13 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I was pinged by a police car while overtaking in New Zealand and incurred a $510 and 28 day driving suspension. My licence will be posted to my home address... -
Is there a way of establishing the name/location of previous owners of the car that I've bought? 18 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a 1990 SAAB 900. On the V5 Doc it states that it has had 6 previous owners. I have extensive paperwork from day 1, but can only see details... -
Should I get a diesel car if I only do 8000 miles per year? 15 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG Estate diesel for £18,000. I don't know whether or not it's a good buy with the new diesel regulations.... -
Bought a clocked car - can I reject it? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class from a garage. The car was advertised with 28,000 miles on the clock, but when I checked the paperwork I... -
How do I choose the quietest, softest riding tyre? 13 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes-Benz C-Class came on 17-inch alloys with Michelin Primacy HP 225/45 R17- 91W tyres, which are hard, noisy and very uncomfortable. I’m considering... -
Worried about quality when buying used merc c-class 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy used Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate as a family car which I plan to own for 10 years or so. I've been looking at lower mileage (<80k) older... -
European Car of the Year 25 Nov 2002 (Forum)
The following are the results for European Car of the Year 1963-2001 Year 1963: Rover 2000 76 pt 1964: Austin 1800 78 pt 1965: Renault 16 98 pt 1966: Fiat 124 144 pt 1967: NSU Ro80 197 pt 1968: Peugeot 504 119 pt 1969: Fiat 128 235 pt 1970: Citroën GS 233 pt 1971: Fiat 127 239 pt 1972: Audi 80 114 pt 1973: Mercedes-Benz 450 115 pt 1974: Citroën CX 229 pt 1975: * 1976: Simca 1307/1308 192 pt 1977: Rover 3500 157 pt 1978: Porsche 928 261 pt 1979: Simca Horizon 251 pt 1980: Lancia Delta 369 pt 1981: Ford Escort 326 pt 1982: Renault 9 355 pt. 1983: Audi 100 410 pt 1984: Fiat Uno 346 pt 1985: Opel Kadett 326pt 1986: Ford Scorpio 337 pt 1987: Opel Omega 275 pt 1988: Peugeot 405 464 pt 1989: Fiat Tipo 356 pt 1990: Citroën XM 390 pt 1991: Renault Clio 312 pt 1992: VW Golf 276 pt 1993: Nissan Micra 338 pt 1994: Ford Mondeo 290 pt 1995: Fiat Punto 370 pt 1996: Fiat Bravo/Brava 378 pt 1997: Renault Megane Scénic 405 pt 1998: Alfa Romeo 156 454 pt 1999: Ford Focus 444 pt 2000: Toyota Yaris 344 pt 2001: Alfa Romeo 147 238 pt In 1975 the title wasn't given in the year of introduction of the car but for the year after the election History has not been kind to some of the selections! -
My car was repaired poorly after an accident - can I get it repaired elsewhere and claim the money from the insurer? 13 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes-Benz was damaged whilst parked recently. The other driver admitted liability, and a claim form was submitted to his insurer (AXA). I returned... -
I am being harassed by Town and City Parking over a car that I don't own - what should I do? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
You say that Parking Eye is the company about whom you receive the most complaints. How about TCP (Town and City) Parking? These people are based in... -
I urge fellow motorists to consider buying older cars, such as my 1996 BMW 328i. 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I always read with interest the letters you publish, yet find myself exasperated by the cost of even modest modern motors. It is many years since I purchased... -
I'd like to buy a MINI or Audi A3 for a 14-mile commute - will a diesel be reliable for such short journeys? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Now that a nice lady has written off my Mercedes-Benz SLK I am looking to replace it with a diesel convertible. Due to the weather I haven't been able... -
My 2005 Volkswagen Passat is suffering lots of faults - are they notoriously unreliable? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
In February 2009 I bought a 2005 55 Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI SE from a dealer with 70,000 miles on the clock. I do about 20-25,000 miles a year... -
Which automatic family car for my Dad? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Dad needs an automatic and was looking at a KIA Sportage 2wd diesel auto because of its 7-year warranty, which is about £18,000 new. Then he saw a Mercedes-Benz... -
Can you recommend a replacement for our Honda Accord which has a more comfortable ride? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Honda Accord which I find has a very hard ride. Any rough surface or small potholes cause discomfort, particularly for my wife who has a... -
Dealer said my tyres need changed due to cracks on the surface. Is this a con? 22 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I took my Mercedes E-Class for its MOT at my local Mercedes dealer. I received a strange phone call from the tyre department advising me that my rear two...
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