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Accident damage 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Corsa was hit at a mini roundabout, along the front, from the left, by a heavy crossover vehicle travelling at 10-15 mph whose driver had simply... -
Peugeot 207 - leaking coolant shortly after buying? 30 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Peugeot from a reputable garage a week ago. It's a three year old car with low mileage. The garage would not service the car but checked... -
New tyres affecting steering 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a MINI Cooper S with Dunlop SP Sport 01 tyres (run flat) on. I had the o/s/r changed for new as I had a puncture. The n/s/r is part worn with... -
Which smaller 4x4 SUV for use in winter? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned since new a 1996 automatic two-door RAV4. After 15 years and nearly 100,000 miles I want to replace it with a small car for ease of parking.... -
I've been happily insured with Liverpool Victoria for nearly fifty years. 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I first went to Liverpool Victoria via Frizzels in April 1966 and have been with them ever since. Back in the 1980s I had ‘any driver’ fully comp, when... -
Buying a smaller estate witch cheaper VED 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our car is a Saab 93 Sportwagon Automatic 1.8t on a 55 plate and we average 32mpg (according to the on board computer). We drive between 5,000 and 7,000... -
Why couldn't Mercedes-Benz supply a spare winter tyre for my friend's E-Class in March? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
A German friend was in England in March in his E-Class fitted with Continental winter tyres. He had a puncture, which damaged the tyre beyond repair and... -
Can you fail your driving test when using left-foot braking in an automatic? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was interested in your statistics on stopping distances when left-foot braking an automatic rather than right-foot braking. I started using this method... -
Car sharing schemes 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
In your column you frequently mention that certain parts are used by more than one manufacturer (eg: old Ford Galaxy/VW Sharan/SEAT Alhambra), and some... -
Misses hatcher 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wondered if you provide some advice. I plan to replace my 2005 BMW Mini Cooper. It has been back and forth from the garage with various faults and it... -
Is this insurance company trying to rip us off by charging for 'sundries' after an accident? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My husband hit the front of another car on a mini roundabout. Because he is third party, he said he would pay for the repairs himself. The bill from the... -
No indication 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our 17 year old is currently learning to drive. Yesterday we were approaching a mini roundabout with traffic following us. The sight lines meant there... -
Three across 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I live in London and currently drive an 10-year-old Ford Mondeo which has been very reliable and which I have no reason to change other than that I will... -
Class car 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I would appreciate your advice in the purchase of a used car for myself. I currently drive a Ford Ka to work but I would like something a bit smarter and... -
Can you recommend all-season tyres for my VW ID.3? 31 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
Please would you recommend replacement mid-price all-season tyres for my Volkswagen ID.3, East Derry 19-inch alloys? -
Will my car be charged when the ULEZ in London is extended? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2001 petrol Volkswagen Polo 1.4. Will it comply with the extended ULEZ? -
What's the best security camera for my car when it's parked overnight? 29 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
Having had, for the second time, my car's nearside mirror destroyed, what would be the best aftermarket 360 security camera for overnight parked usage? -
Are commercial historic vehicles exempt from tax and ULEZ congestion charges? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
If a van is registered as a historic vehicle and is used for business will it be exempt from tax and ULEZ and Congestion charges? -
Are there any electric convertibles? 19 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
Which reasonably priced convertibles are available and are any of them available as electric or hybrid? -
Is buying a secondhand diesel a good idea, considering impending restrictions? 7 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I would like to purchase a 2014 or 2015 Audi SQ5. For those years, they only come in diesel and my budget doesn’t stretch to the newer petrol versions....

