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  • Need a car with three proper rear seats 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to change my car and have one main criteria! It needs to have 3 distinct rear seats. I currently have a Ford S-Max which has this feature,...
  • Need a car with three isofix mounts 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We want to buy a car which will take three isofix car seats side-by-side in the back seat, together with large boot for pram - what would you recommend?
  • When to change the cam belt on a Ford Galaxy? 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have just purchased a S/H Galaxy. The only info I can find re changing the cambelt is at 125,000 miles/ 10 years. Surely that is too long to leave it?
  • Expanding family needs larger car 8 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Due to an expanding family it is time to get a larger car, preferably 7 seater. The current 0% finance offer from Toyota seems attractive on the Verso...
  • What large car? 3 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My 2000 seven-seat E-class has finally reached the end of the road as the suspension needs serious work (probably as a result of speed bumps that blight...
  • Buying a used X5 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Live in South Africa, second hand X5, between 80-100k kms on the clock, fuel cost not an issue but I`m worried about DMF & Turbo`s. Should I go with petrol...
  • Renault Megane stalling 6 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Our 2006 Renault Megane Sport has a chronic stalling problem, worse after filling with petrol. The garage seems unable to pinpoint the problem. It has...
  • Petrol in a diesel tank 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I put in 26 litres of petrol in my 2.7 S type diesel Jaguar. Having realised this I then filled up to the tanks capacity (about 66 litres)with diesel....
  • What's happened to my Volvo V50's gearbox? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm stranded locally in my 2007 Volvo V50 with no bite on the gears. The clutch has not gone to the floor like it does when it's dead, and the gears still...
  • Should I buy a BMW 320d or a Mercedes-Benz E220? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    At the age of late 60's it's time to move out of the mould and buy something 'different' (for me). So, should it be a BMW 320d or a Mercedes-Benz E220...
  • Why does my Vauxhall Astra 1.7's gearbox crunch when I engage first gear? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My 2006 Vauxhall Astra 1.7 CDTi crunches hard when changing into first gear unless I hold the clutch down for a few seconds. It seems as though the clutch...
  • Untyring effort 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    The tyres for my car should be 225/55/16 95W. Unfortunately the tyre supplier has fitted 225/55/16 95V. Would this affect my insurance?
  • MINImatic 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Which, please, if any is the best MINI engine to combine with auto transmission?
  • The Shining 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I would appreciate advice on maintenance of new car bodywork/what product(s)would you recommend to build up a barrier on paintwork to help withstand chips/weather...
  • Am I getting a fair offer? 19 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have already tried to part exchange my 56 plate A4 Avant 2.0 TSFI with 48,000 miles on the clock, good condition, FASH, full MoT, New Cam Belt etc,...
  • Does a Kia Sportage Hybrid use the engine to charge the battery? 23 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I have just been told by a Kia mechanic at our local Kia dealer that my Sportage GT line S self charging HEV only ever is powered by the electric motor...
  • My dad has a 50's classic car. Should we sell the car with the original plate or sell them separately? 11 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I'm writing in onn behalf of my father, who wants to sell his Lanchester LD10. The car has a three-letter, three-number car registration. He would like...
  • What do you say to buying a car that has been in a Category S accident? 5 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
    What do you say to buying a car that has been in a Category S accident? It is fully repaired and MOT'd?
  • Kia Venga automatic 6 speed 19 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Is the Kia Venga automatic now available with 6 speed torque convertor autobox? Which car will be best on motorway among these compact autos - Kia Venga,...
  • Looking for a new medium sized auto 13 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a medium sized automatic, with good comfort and sat-nav. I do about 15,000 miles a year - 30 mile round commute with occasional long haul...
 

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