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Should I apply for a recall notification because of our BMW X3's rusty brake hubs? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
You were kind enough to respond in December last year regarding our 2012 X3's rear rusty brake hubs. I was looking at an X reg BMW 5 series the other day... -
Will the new Nissan Note 1.2 be underpowered? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 7-year-old Nissan Note automatic, bought from new, with which she is entirely happy. Being short (5-feet) she likes the ease of access to... -
Should I have my Peugeot 3008's timing belt changed? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Peugeot 308 S 1.6HDI 5-door hatchback. So far it has been an excellent car with no breakdowns. A few months ago I received a leaflet from... -
Car supermarket sold me a S-Max with hidden accident history - what can I do? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
A few months ago I bought a 2011 Ford S-Max from a well-known car supermarket. After less than a month of ownership the car started rusting. I took it... -
Which high-performance sports car should I buy? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a pensioner and have a budget of around £50,000 to treat myself to a 'fun' car before I am finally too old to enjoy driving. I have owned many high-performance... -
Low annual mileage 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a new sports convertible to use as a third car. I would expect to keep it for at least 10 years but the average annual mileage... -
Which car do you recommend for short journeys with good load space and comfort? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are in our eighties and have been happy with our now 4-year-old Golf Plus (total miles 20,000) and much older Nissan Micra, both owned from... -
Is it fair to compare my 2007 Volvo D5's fuel economy against the 2013 model? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was pleased to get 49.4 mpg real whilst averaging 53mph over 760 miles. The combined "book" figure for my 2007 Volvo D5 manual was shown as 41.5mpg and... -
Which MPV for high mileage and good comfort? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2007 SEAT Altea 2.0TDI from new and I think that it's time to change. Ideally I'd like something with a little more luggage carrying capacity... -
I think older cars, like my 2003 Jaguar S-Type, are excellent value for money. 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest the letter from ‘MH’ with regard to older luxury cars being value for money. I purchased a 53 plate S-Type Jaguar, 4.2 V8 model for... -
Buying a car for back problems 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
At 60yrs old, I would like to buy my first decent motor vehicle. It is for touring and carrying grand children. I am 6.00 foot tall and suffer from back... -
Economy con 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest comments on fuel consumption in your column. We have had a Golf Mk V Estate 2.0 TDI auto estate for over a year. It returns from... -
Which 4-door hatchback would you recommend to replace my wife's Peugeot 206? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
We are thinking of replacing my wife's car, which is a 2003 Peugeot 206 Verve, 1,124cc. We would welcome your recommendation to meet the following requirements:-... -
Why is my Jaguar XF more expensive to tax than my S-Type, despite producing less CO2 emissions? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to obtain an explanation for the following. I recently sold my S-Type Jaguar, which was listed as having a CO2 emission of CO2 g/km of 274... -
Buying a small easy access car 10 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a small, five-door, automatic car with a quality build/reliability reputation. As I have an arthritic hip, I need a car with a high driving... -
Is the Perodua Myvi a good replacement for the Toyota Yaris Verso? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
JS of Belgium wrote that her greatest car joy was when she owned a Toyota Yaris Verso and bemoaned the fact that they were no longer in production. She... -
Can you suggest a replacement for my Honda Jazz which offers better protection than a Toyota IQ? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my Honda Jazz for a Toyota IQ. I change my car every few years and my greatest joy was a Toyota Yaris Verso, alas no longer in... -
Could you recommend an automatic with lots of load space and power? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm aged 70 and need a new car. I've had major spinal surgery and my surgeon recommended that I should be driving a bus or a lorry to be in the correct... -
Undue courtesy? 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My experiences regarding courtesy cars have always been where the car was provided by the accident repair company. My 87-year-old sister has recently had... -
Shoulders of fortune 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I always understood that if it was necessary to stop on the hard shoulder that it was advisable to point the steering towards the kerb. This would help...
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