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Which cars have a low boot sill for wheelchair loading? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are both in our late 70s and we have a disabled son (spina bifida) who is 50 years old. We have two cars, one a Skoda Roomster, which my... -
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... -
Dealer has changed the price? 12 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter contacted the main MINI dealer in Stockport and told a sales person she knows that she was interested in trading her Volkswagen Beetle against... -
Buying a used car - is four previous owners too many? 26 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
When buying from a dealer, should I be put off if the car has had lots of previous owners? I've found a nice Lexus CT 200h with 63k miles on the clock,... -
When should I change the cam belt on my car? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
My SEAT Ateca has done 70,000 miles and is four and a half years old, when should the cam belt be changed? -
Need new wheels for my Subaru Legacy 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just discovered the wheels on my Subaru Legacy are buckled. Shall I buy new alloys or steel wheels? I’m not interested in looks, only durability.... -
I am looking for a small hatchback to replace my Ford Ka... 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my aging Ford Ka with a vehicle suitable for carrying my grandchildren (five and seven years old). Most runs will be short distances,... -
Opinions on the Honda Civic? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter and son in-law are looking to buy a Honda Civic, as it lots of room for the bits needed travelling with their young baby. They have around... -
Buying a used car for £6k - what's best? 5 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
Please can you advise me on what car would best suit my needs? I am a 24 year old female, I live a very outdoorsy life and I am looking for a hatchback... -
Can I sell a car that is currently SORN? 31 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
My brother stopped the insurance on a 2012 1.2 VW Golf with low mileage that my 92 year old mother owns and is a main driver of because of her illness... -
Is a 10 year old Mazda MX-5 a good buy? 1 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My local BMW dealer has a 2014 Mazda MX-5 1.8i SE manual for sale at £7990. Mileage is 60,000. It comes with 12 month warranty. Do you think this is a... -
I want to buy a petrol hybrid, what would you recommend? 31 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I’ve had the old shape Nissan X-Trail for 9 years which has served me well until now. I’ve had problems with the water pump etc recently and it’s costing... -
My new car has been delayed - should I wait for it to be registered in September? 10 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a new Lexus RZ in early February. Originally I was told late May for delivery, that then became middle late June and I’ve just been informed... -
What are the pros and cons of electric vs plug-in hybrid? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to replace our four year old Skoda Karoq in the next year. Our preference is for a similar sized SUV. Can you advise us on the pros and... -
Is it worth turning the engine off at traffic lights? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
A lot of cars nowadays automatically shut off the engine when the car stops. I do in it my 10 year old Mazda MX-5 at temporary traffic lights under the... -
I discovered that EVs are significantly heavier than the petrol counterparts. Aren't they supposed to be environmentally-friendly? 14 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
Last year we bought a Honda Jazz petrol auto, less than a year old, which we have taken to France on a car trailer three times. Total weight of car and... -
Will the manufacturer contribute towards as a premature failure of a major part? 17 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Audi Q5 TDI Quattro was bought new in December 2014. It has covered 75,000 miles and has been serviced regularly by Audi dealers. At a recent service,... -
My car had a gearbox oil change last year and now in lower gears there is a whining noise - is this likely to be a problem? 10 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Rover 75 had a gearbox oil change last year. In lower gears there is a whining noise which disappears when we reach 30mph. Is this likely to be a problem? -
Which cheap car will be best for my 80-mile commute? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I need a car for my daily commute of 80 miles. The journey is packed with traffic and usually involves a lengthy motorway crawl. I'm thinking I need an... -
A minor accident became a £20,000 claim after the other driver lied about fake passengers' injuries - what now? 12 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My friend had a very minor car accident. No damage was done to either car and no one was hurt in any way. Both drivers say it was the others' fault. There...