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Should I keep my much-loved and underrated Safrane or sell it? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
In November of 2010 I purchased, despite knowing the risks, a 1998 Renault Safrane 2.5-litre Automatic with 80,000 miles on the clock for just £400. I... -
Rejecting a car because of a fault 22 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a BMW 1 Series 120D M Sport which was purchased from new in March 2008. Since the beginning of this year I have noticed that the Efficient Dynamics... -
Can you recommend a family car for four children and up to four adults for under £12,000? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
We already have one 2-year-old boy and my wife is pregnant. Just as we were considering trading in the trusty Astra estate for a normal people carrier... -
Should I replace my Honda Jazz with a newer model or is there another car I could consider? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am 80 years young and my current Honda Jazz is now three years old. This is my second Jazz and I am well satisfied with this model. Knowing nothing about... -
The cam belt in our Chevrolet Tacuma broke after a service - should I involve Motor Codes? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
In September last year we had a 40,000-mile service on our Chevrolet Tacuma. The Chevrolet garage we bought it from and always go to advised me to get... -
Yeti with DSG 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I watched your road test video of the Skoda Yeti and am encouraged to go for a road test. My wife and I are planning on retiring next year and we need... -
Pink panter 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 1997 W202 Mercedes-Benz C180 Elegance Automatic, which has covered 115,085 miles since new, and has a Full MBSH, and is shortly due in 3,000 miles... -
Sea change 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are a family with 2 children (aged 5 and 7), and are about to change our Laguna W reg 2.0 auto hatchback. We found the Laguna was spacious, comfortable... -
Should I buy a Porsche 911 993 or a TVR Tuscan? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been a keen follower of your column and am writing to you as I am now finally in a position to buy my first sports car, having saved up for many... -
Some kind of a choke 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive a VW Jetta 1.9 diesel automatic as a company lease car. I have had this from new since January 2008. The car has 60,000 on the clock and the majority... -
Dot dot dash dash 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 1999V Peugeot 406 executive automatic; a car which is a delight to drive. Last Sunday, driving from London on the M4 back to Reading, the airbag... -
Insighting a conflict 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I live in Portugal and have a 1997 Mercedes C180 Classic estate, petrol 1,800cc. It's done around 350,000km and the Mercedes dealership had fitted a new... -
Phantom of the operator 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a question regarding my 2002 Mercedes SLK 320 manual. Over a period of 2 years the car has failed a total of 6 times. On the first 3 occurrences... -
At what point do car thieves grab your car key signal? 29 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
At what point do car thieves access the key codes, in a carpark for example? If you're locking from outside (key out of faraday bag), can they get the... -
Are there licence changes for over 70s coming? 1 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
I understand there are some changes coming for drivers over 70. The DVLA does not seem to be forthcoming and and the internet has more rumours than facts.... -
What's the correct oil for my car? 11 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
Shell oils are now used by BMW garages in the UK. My 2019 BMW X3 3.0-litre handbook says 0W-30 or 5W-30, but only the 5W-30 Shell oil states that it is... -
Can I tow with a Mercedes convertible? 26 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Mercedes E350 Convertible. I am able to find a lot of conflicting information about the towing ability and capacity of my car, but nothing... -
Is TPMS accurate? 17 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
How accurate are the tyre pressure monitors factory fitted to the wheel rim. have a 71-plate BMW 118 and after using the gauge on the pump to inflate the... -
What is the AA Vixa app? 12 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of getting the AA Vixa app that checks the vehicle health. It costs from £5.99 per month. I drive a Vauxhall Corsa 21 plate. Is it worth it? -
Does a dealer service history make a used car worth more? 27 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is there any difference in the price I would be offered when trading in a car if it has a full main dealer history or a full history from a local garage?...
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