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  • Buying a personalised DVLA plate for a new car 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a new car on order from a Ford dealer (via Drive the Deal as recommended by you) due for delivery mid-September. If I buy a personalised plate from...
  • Insuring 2 cars and 1 driver. What are my options? 30 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Two cars, a Volvo S80 V8 and BMW 125i Coupe. Volvo insured my name, husband full no claims. BMW insured wife's name, full no claims. Wife failing...
  • Is 45,000 miles too early to change the timing belt on my Vauxhall Astra? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2006 1800 Vauxhall Astra Club first with 45,000 miles on the clock. When it was serviced (at a Vauxhall garage) and the MoT was renewed I enquired...
  • Insurance declined because of address differences 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I recently aquired insurance through Motorcycle direct. I was asked to send my driving licence in for validation. On doing so the insurance company are...
  • Which BMW? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I shall be buying again in a few months. My no.1 priority is a great drive, then reliability. In addition, I need space for all my golf paraphernalia....
  • Can I pass a car on the inside lane on a motorway? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Last week I was on the M25 at the M3 section. I was driving in the inside lane, the next two lanes were empty and there was a car in lane four. The only...
  • What do you think of the Nissan Cube Kaisen? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    After driving conservative cars for many years, I think it’s time for something different. My local Nissan dealer has a 2006 Cube Kaisen priced at £10,995....
  • What do you think of the Peugeot 207CC? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am giving consideration to buying a Peugeot 207 convertible as this seems to be the best value for money in my price range of around £7000 for a 2007-2008...
  • Why don't daytime running lights illuminate the rear lights too? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm a bit confused by cars running with daytime running lights. Why are they only on at front of vehicles? I've been passed by numerous cars and small...
  • Which small car? 21 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    What small car up to 1.4 litre would you recommend? I have about £8000 to spend. I thought about an Audi A3 1.4 TFSI or a SEAT Ibiza 1.4 Sport Coupe...
  • Vectra 150 lacks power 19 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2002 Vectra 2.2 SRI 150. The previous owner had replaced middle box of exauhst with a straight through pipe so I had to replace the cat after...
  • Road sign blown onto windscreen 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    On driving west on M4 Junc 5 a temporary road sign was blown off its stand straight into my windscreen - causing severe damage to car. The Highways Agency...
  • SEAT Leon Ecomotive fuel economy 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have had a Leon Ecomotive for a few month and i'm averaging 42mpg. SEAT can't see the problem and as far as they are concerned it's working perfectly...
  • Engine warning light on Focus 10 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Engine management light permanently on. Dealer says it needs a new catalytic converter as a result of damage due to misfire and faulty coil pack (since...
  • Buying an old diesel 3 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I only have a grand to spend. Is it worth buying a diesel, eg fiesta, with 100000 on the clock and for sale, privately for £900? I want a car that is cheap...
  • Buying a new small car - what would you recommend? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife is thinking about changing her 55-reg Audi A3 1.6S E with 65k. She normally goes for a similar used VWG model around £9000, but this time was...
  • Why does my daughter's TwinAir Fiat 500 return the same mpg as my Volvo XC60? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Just to add to the debate about the 500 TwinAir, my daughter has been running one in London for a year now, and has done 5000 miles. Average fuel consumption...
  • A diesel 4x4 for a GP 27 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am a GP in West Yorkshire and have to drive 24-30 miles a day through all weathers. I have been very happy with my old Subaru Forrester (1997) - which...
  • Is Legal Protection just another money spinner for insurance companies? 9 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I consider myself a canny shopper. I shop around, having previously worked in retail for ten years, I avoid extended warranties like the plague. After...
  • Selling a low mileage BMW 28 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Some advice please.I'm selling a 2004 E60 530i SE auto. It has satnav, logic7, heated comfort seats, xenons, active steering, dynamic drive, adaptive lights,...
 

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