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Why is the ride so hard on my BMW 525i? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have purchased a 2004 BMW 525i petrol automatic, and I am amazed at the very hard ride. On motorways it is perfectly smooth and has direct steering,... -
Replacing two cars with one 18 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have an 11yr old BMW 528i saloon and 5yr old Golf 1.6 FSI both automatic. We want to replace the two cars with one that can cope with central London... -
I want to buy a Ford Mondeo, but why do you advise petrol engines for my annual mileage? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace both a 54-plate 2.0-litre automatic petrol Ford Mondeo and a 2007 1.4-litre manual Fiesta with a newer Mondeo, which will cover... -
Jag X-Type or Mercedes-Benz C220? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to change my 2007 Mercedes-Benz C200CDI automatic as I have now done 65,000 miles. I am considering a 2009 Jag X-Type Sovereign auto or a... -
Can I return my car for a full refund? 4 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mercedes GLE 350 AMG unseen for £20,000 + £200 delivery. I discovered numerous faults and the dealer agreed to put matters right and returned... -
What can I do about a delaminated windscreen? 7 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 HONDA CR-V front windscreen has become delaminated. Honda says my extended warranty does not cover this. Also, my Car Insurer LV refuse to cover... -
Is windscreen film legal? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have recently passed a couple of cars that have had film put on their front windscreen. It is therefore not possible to see the drivers nor any passengers.... -
Will all-season tyres improve my ride quality? 20 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
We run a 19 plate Peugeot 2008 which we like except it has a very hard ride, almost as if the dampers are missing. I am a great fan of Michelin tyres so... -
Can I reapply for my driving licence now my health has improved? 29 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am a 67 year old male. I only have sight in one eye. A year ago, when my driving licence was due for renewal, I was required by the DVLA to take an... -
How do I calculate the size of a space saver spare wheel and tyre? 31 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a slim fit spare wheel of the smallest size I can as I do not have a spare wheel but I cannot find the overall size of a wheel... -
What's a good ULEZ compliant car on a £3000 budget? 24 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
My daughter who lives in Australia, is coming back to the UK for a long visit and wants to buy a "cheap" car for the time she will be here. It needs to... -
Do I need to use high octane fuel in my Porsche? 5 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise, my Porsche has 98 octane fuel printed on the filler cap. This is not always available and I use 95 Octane without any discernible effect,... -
How can I fix my BMW's telematics fault? 1 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Hello, On our 2018 X1, we are getting the SOS System Failure warning. It's well known that this is usually the battery in the system requiring replacement.... -
Should manufacturers do more to prevent car theft? 12 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My 2019 Jaguar F-Pace was stolen from driveway overnight. The keys were in Faraday pouch and I tested it two weeks ago and it prevented the car from being... -
Are car covers a good idea? 7 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I’ve recently bought a nearly new Mercedes GLC 300e in red. The car will be kept on our driveway and in order to look after the paintwork I am considering... -
Are full width rear lights legal? 18 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is there legislation which governs the positioning of tail lights (markers) on UK cars? I am seeing more and more new vehicles with a mass of tail lights... -
Is there a dashcam I can switch between cars? 5 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have three vehicles but obviously cannot drive them all at once. Is it possible to buy a dashcam that I can transfer between them? -
My car insurance company is asking if I drive at peak times, will the pay out if I say no? 9 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
Another crafty move by car insurance companies. Asking the question 'do you drive at peak times?' When you are retired you try and avoid peak times so... -
I bought a car with a private plate and the previous owner gave me the retention certificate. Do I need to apply for one in my name? 3 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
Three years ago I bought a car with a private plate after the previous owner died. Her husband gave me the retention certificate in his late wife's name,... -
If my windscreen repair fails an MoT can I claim for a new windscreen? 11 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am having a chip in my windscreen repaired via my insurance company and am paying £25 excess. Their approved repairer has said that there may still be...
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