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Last ditch reply 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
Placing objects on the highway is an offence under Highways Act 1980 s.148, and the remedy is found in s.149. The Highway Authority has a duty to assert... -
My car has been written off as a Cat S - can I keep the same personalised plate if I get it repaired? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
My car, which carries a special number plate, was slightly damaged recently, but the insurance company's repairers wish to write it off. It is classified... -
Which MPV should I buy? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new or used MPV. I have £12,000 to spend and have narrowed my choices down to: Peugeot 5008 1.6 THP Ford Galaxy 2.0 EcoBoost (2010) Ford... -
What's the best 2000s BMW Convertible to buy? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a BMW 3 Series convertible, looking from late 1990's to late 2000's, Looking to see what would be the best model, engine, (no diesels),... -
I need to replace my diesel car. Which petrol SUVs are most reliable? 6 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
Our 2012 Peugeot 3008 diesel needs to be replaced as we live in London. I want Japanese reliability and my wife wants an SUV for the school run, Ikea trips... -
Is the old Audi A5 problematic? 23 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in a 2011 Audi A5 convertible. It's diesel with 67,000 miles. Is there anything that I should be aware of, or that should put me off buying... -
Can you recommend a classic friendly Jaguar specialist? 21 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1999 Jaguar S-Type. It has covered 34,000 miles and has a few problems, with faulty central locking and the rear windows stuck open. I don't think... -
Need an SUV for short runs - what should we get? 26 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife is selling her Hyundai ix35 and is looking to buy a new, similar-sized petrol automatic SUV with four-wheel drive. Which ones would you suggest?... -
Which petrol SUV is best? 15 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
We want to buy a new SUV. It must have a petrol engine. Most of our mileage is long distance and on motorways, around 10-15k miles per year, so we believe... -
Suzuki Vitara BoosterJet or Skoda Yeti? 10 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have recently been considering an automatic 4WD Yeti and would appreciate info on the type of auto transmission available with the new Vitara BoosterJet... -
Honda HR-V replacement? 19 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
We have owned our 10 year old Honda HR-V for five years, now 105,000 miles and apart from one ABS sensor it has been trouble free. We are now seeking a... -
Ten year old Honda Civic - repair or scrap? 18 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2003 Honda Civic Type S for 10 years and it has only done 25,000 miles. However the steering is stiff in the centre position making small... -
Powershift problems with Ford S-Max 16 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Ford S-Max 2.0 diesel with Powershift auto. It has only done 22,000 miles, but is more than three years old so out of warranty. The transmission... -
Need a car for rural commute - which should I get? 21 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am considering moving to an area in the central belt in Scotland (between Edinburgh and Glasgow) that won’t have easy access to motorways. Therefore,... -
Buying a Ford Puma - what should I look out for? 10 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Ford Puma for £995. The seller has told the car had a number of advisories on the last MoT, which was done two months ago. These... -
Can you recommend a small automatic car for a disabled driver? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife is mildly disabled and drives with hand controls. She currently has a 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.6 with an automatic gearbox. The time has come for a new... -
A4 Avant wandering on its big wheels 16 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2008 Audi A4 Avant S-line just over a year ago but have always found that on roads with uneven surfaces (not rough surfaces) it has a tendency... -
Which petrol auto car enables easy access for a disabled person? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My husband is disabled. We are driving a 2009 Ford Fusion 1.4 diesel, and are now looking to buy a similar sized car but with a petrol engine and automatic... -
A seven seater for towing a caravan 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Currently we have a 1.6-litre petrol 54 plate Zafira which is ideal sized as we occaisionally fill 6 - 7 seats with adults in the back row or load up the... -
Which automatic car would you recommend for 6000 miles per year? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a suitable new car with automatic transmission for my wife. Annual mileage will be about 6000. Current models being considered are Astra...

