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Fiestive spirited 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
We ordered a nearly-new Ford Fiesta from our local Ford dealer on the Ford-direct scheme (7 months old 2,500 miles – decent price - £10,400 for a Zetec... -
Not best leased? 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am currently in negotiation for a Golf from a local VW dealer, and he is pushing a leasing deal whereby I pay £280 per month (old car trade-in £5,750)... -
Higher car 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
Can you help us to find a car that will accommodate tall people in the back, please? Our 15-year-old son is 6ft 5in tall and for long journeys prefers... -
Mobile hones 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have just been given the highest rate of DLA mobility allowance and therefore am entitled to make use of Motability. Is it worth me doing this? At the... -
What are the risks of buying a car with high mileage? 8 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to by a 2011/2012 Ford C-Max 2.0 TDCi. I am set on the diesel as I do around 20,000 miles a year, mostly motorway. Should I buy an older car... -
What's a good project car to dismantle with my son so he can learn about cars? 28 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want to find a car that I can take apart with my eight-year-old son so he can learn about how a car is put together. It should be small so the components... -
Payment of DVLA release fee after impoundment 1 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased my father's old car, a Peugeot 206, in April. The new V5 document came through after 8 weeks waiting and several chase calls. It did... -
The cost of repairs to our 2006 Vauxhall Astra is spiralling - what should we do? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having saved diligently for a few years my 22 yr old son finally bought himself, last October, a ‘decent’ car (Astra Diesel Hatch 1.9 CDTi 16V Sri 3 door... -
Buying a new SUV - SEAT Ateca or Mazda CX-3? 1 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have decided to get myself a car and want to get an SUV. However, with more than 50 different models on sale, I can’t make a decision on which one to... -
Will a 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi be suitable for muddy terrain and long commutes? 4 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to trade in my 2011 diesel Nissan X-Trail 2.2 for a slightly smaller 4WD. I commute 50 miles a day, but need a 4WD for rough farm tracks. I have... -
Why have my rear tyres cracked after less than 4000 miles? 3 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
My Skoda Octavia has an MoT advisory that the 3 year old Cooper rear tyres are cracking between the treads which are still 5mm deep. What could be causing... -
Are classic automatics a minefield? 29 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in purchasing a 20th century classic. I can drive manual cars but much prefer automatics and was wondering if there were any classics,... -
Are DSG gearboxes more reliable in newer cars? 3 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 1-3 year old used VW T Cross, T Roc or Taigo with a DSG gearbox. I have read the DSG horror stories and it seems that even these... -
How does the ULEZ scrappage scheme work? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has an 11 year old diesel Mercedes M class that is current valued at approx £11K but is non ULEZ compliant. She lives within the boundary of... -
Is the Renault Zoe a safe car? 10 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
Two weeks ago I ordered a Renault Zoe but today read it got zero stars in the Euro NCAP safety tests. After speaking to Renault UK they say the airbags... -
Do I need to disconnect a car battery before charging it? 4 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
You've previously advised readers to disconnect batteries before charging them, in order to avoid damage to the electrics. However, I have, on a number... -
I want to buy an old Jaguar XJ6 or XJ8 - what do you think? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying either a 2007 Jaguar XJ6 with 160,000 miles or a 1998 XJ8 with 98,000 miles whilst I'm in Switzerland for 2-3 years. I'll cover... -
I do mostly short journeys and tow a few times per year - would it be wise to trade in my diesel car for a plug-in hybrid? 30 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
My current car is a four year old Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 HDI with 33,000 miles on the clock. I tow a small caravan (700kg) several times per year on long... -
Selling a classic separate from its number plate 21 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
My father in0law passed away, leaving us his beloved Riley RM from 1954, which he'd had since 1963. It's a 1500cc in running condition, with its original... -
DSG gearbox in new Skoda Superb - good idea? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Skoda Superb and wondering if there is still a problem with the DSG gearbox. I have seen reports that even though new cars have...
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