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Can you recommend an equivalent to the Peugeot 3008, which we were disappointed with? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Following plenty of good reports, 'What Car Car of the Year', Honest John, etc we booked a test drive in a Peugeot 3008 1.6 VTi (the only one available)... -
How can I minimise damage to my MINI Countryman diesel's DPF on short journeys? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
On 2 December 2010 I bought a diesel MINI Countryman ALL4. This is the first diesel-engined car I have ever bought. I am delighted with it as a car. It... -
Missing, impossible? 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can help. Last summer I bought a second-hand 2006/56 Ford Ranger Supercab from a dealer with the remainder of the three-year warranty.... -
Mis Match 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI Match from a Volkswagen franchise on 24th November, 2010. I bought the car for £16,600. On 27 November 2010... -
Do you have any advice for driving and hiring a car in Thailand? 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I know from past columns you have written that you often visit Thailand and therefore you are familiar with the driving regulations. I have been on holiday... -
Rejecting a car as not fit for purpose 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
In August 2012 I bought a 2008 BMW 330i from my local main dealer. The car appeared to be in superb condition with around 15,000 miles on the clock. However,... -
I'm looking for a car with a forgiving ride and decent ground clearance? 20 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a car with a forgiving ride and decent ground clearance for travelling over parkland. Four wheel drive is not essential and as I don't... -
How much is my Mitsubishi Lancer GLS worth? 5 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My dad is 82. He has an old Mitsubishi Colt Lancer GLS (W reg). It’s very low mileage and the interior is immaculate. Could you tell me roughly how much... -
Are these add-ons to my new Honda Jazz good value for money? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
Are these add-ons to my new Honda Jazz good value for money? The first is a Honda extended guarantee, including road side assistance, for £460 for one... -
When should I change the oil in my Focus ST? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm collecting my new Ford Focus ST this week (the petrol one) and like virtually all cars nowadays, there's no running-in service with the first oil change... -
Blistering on Skoda alloy wheels – what should I do? 15 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 Skoda Octavia Scout and a few weeks ago I noticed blisters on two of the alloy wheels. I returned the car to the dealer, but they said the... -
Which vehicles would offer my wife easy access to the front seat? 27 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
Which vehicles would offer my wife easy access to the front seats? We are both 70 years old and she has had some hip issues. I recently replaced my Ford... -
What's the best used EV for around £12,000? 18 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
As a family we have an Audi Q4 (my wife’s work car) and a Land Rover Discovery Sport (now 6 years old). I would love to be completely EV, but the 3+ long... -
My insurer are expecting me to contribute £1000 towards fixing my classic car after someone drove into it - what action should I take? 3 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
Sadly, someone drove into my 1967 Austin Healey 3000. It was entirely their fault, he was very embarrassed and apologetic. My insurer, Trinity, have approved... -
I had to have a new engine fitted after 95k miles - but the new engine is noisy. Should the dealership sort this out? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had to have a new engine in my Volvo V70 D3 after 95000 miles. I was not too happy about it and expressed this to the dealership (who sold me the car... -
Need a used family car with space for a wheelchair 27 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are coming off Motability as my disabled son will possibly transfer to residential college in the next two years. In the meantime, we likely have to... -
Toyota Yaris Review 6 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a mere amateur in these matters, but the following extract of your Toyota Yaris 1.33 (non hybrid) automatic (ie Multidrive S) review seems to me to... -
Dealer Liability over Holed Air con Condenser - where do I stand? 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a 3-year-old Renault Modus diesel QS5 with 16,800 miles for £7995, which the independent dealer claimed was in perfect condition. The fuel... -
Did you see the BBC Watchdog programme on the Vauxhall Meriva's power steering fault? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like to draw your attention to the BBC Watchdog coverage of problems with the power steering of Vauxhall Merivas, which aired on 30 September.... -
I need to replace my Skoda Octavia with something to cover high mileages - what about the Toyota Avensis diesel? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I run my own furnishing business and cover about 50,000 miles per year. I currently have a 2006 Skoda Octavia Mk2 1.9TDI estate which is coming up to 165,000...

