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Can you suggest a car that can be used as van? 7 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a replacement for my Vauxhall Meriva, which I mostly use as a van with the back seats down. Could you recommend any cars that would be... -
Car is wrongly listed on the insurance database - should I be worried? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a used Volvo S60 R Design. The insurance database has it listed as an S60 R Design Premium, but it's just a standard R Design (with a... -
Buying a new SUV - which model is best? 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am replacing my 2005 Mitsubishi Grandis with a new car, but I am having hard time picking which one. The cars on my short list are: Volvo XC60 SE LUX... -
Buying a new car that's economical and reliable - what would you recommend 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are a couple in our 60s looking to trade in our two cars for something economical and reliable. Our budget would be the part exchange of a 2011 Fiat... -
Climate control malfunction - how can it be rectified? 2 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’ve owned a 2009 Volvo V50 from new. From time to time the climate control, when set on automatic, suddenly changes so that it may be limited to a single... -
Downsizing from a V70 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am reluctantly considering part exchanging my Volvo V70 D5 (55 reg) for a smaller car to reduce running costs. The car will mainly be used to commute... -
Rising cramp 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo XC70 SE D5 AWD is 30 months old and has done 26,500 miles. I've just received two recall notices. One for a software upgrade because the oil level... -
Thanks for recommending McGard to repair my Volvo XC90's locking wheel nuts. 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for your recent plug for McGard in your Daily Telegraph column. Shortly afterwards my local garage mangled my locking wheel nuts and destroyed... -
Should I swap my diesel for a petrol hybrid? 26 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
Last year in July I bought a 2024 Volvo XC90 Core 2.0 B5 diesel and I bought extra 3 year warranty so 5 in total. Today my car has 8000 miles on the clock.... -
What's the best petrol automatic for older drivers? 25 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
We are a couple in our later years. Healthy and active 70 and 80 year olds! We do a reduced mileage now average 5000 per year, but still envisage taking... -
Dealer lied about number of owners and service history on my car. What are my rights? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Volvo V40 from a garage. It was advertised as having one former keeper, yet so far I have found three - the first being a leasing company.... -
Contract hire - how can I dispute an end-of-lease bill? 22 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I returned my four year-old 89,000 mile Volvo V70 back to the dealer last week. The car was on contract hire and the assessor pointed out a small handful... -
new car with high miles or older car with less miles 16 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Daughter has just changed jobs & will now be driving 40 miles each way to work & home on mainly motorway. She currently has a Suzuki Ignis, which... -
Which diesel SUV for motorway use offers good passenger comfort? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a SEAT Leon Cupra 1.8 20VT for the last 10 years. I can hardly fault it, but it's time to change cars because the SEAT is getting old, and... -
Is there a specialist who can repair my Volvo XC70's faulty DEM module? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2006 Volvo XC70 Cross Country AWD Estate fitted with a 2.4-litre 185bhp 5-cylinder diesel engine. It has just completed 100,000 miles. During a... -
Which would you pick from the Volvo V70, Mercedes-Benz C-Class or E-Class and 5 Series BMW? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I need a cheap large family car for general use (Asda trips) and longer road trips with lots of baggage. I only have about £1500 for the purchase. I would... -
Looking to replace our Volvo 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Recently retired we have been looking to change our 6-year-old Volvo V40 (winter package) for something slightly smaller. My husband has a problem with... -
Which is the best seven seat SUV? 11 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
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Is It possible to buy a hybrid SUV that can tow a 2000kg caravan? 15 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
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Lost wheel security bolt key - can I get a replacement? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have lost the security bolt key for the wheels of my Volvo S40. Is there a quick and (comparatively) inexpensive way of replacing it or will the current...

