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How much is my friend's N-reg Volkswagen Polo worth? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend of the family who is on the closer side of 50. Last year he decided to start taking driving lessons, but due to various reasons he could... -
What would you recommend for my son's first car for 15,000 miles per year? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My son has just graduated and is starting his first job, which will involve driving approximately 15,000 miles pa. He is to be given a car allowance of... -
How do I use Radweld in my Peugeot HDI? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm absolutely hopeless on these matters but I've got a leak somewhere in my radiator. I'm having to top up the coolant every few days. I bought some Radweld,... -
Why is my daughter's Ford Fiesta using engine oil? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter bough a Ford Fiesta Zetec just over a year ago. It's in very good condition and quite fast. She hadn't noticed that the oil was running low.... -
Should our 18-year-old son buy a 2004 Renault Clio or 2003 Vauxhall Corsa? 28 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our 18-year-old son is taken by either an 04-reg Renault Clio 1149cc Dynamique with 55,000 miles, three doors (and CD player) with two owners, or an 03-registered... -
Will the Jeep Patriot be made available with a diesel engine and automatic gearbox? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Jeep Patriot LTD diesel for three years now and have been very pleased with the car. Due to health problems I need an automatic. I would... -
Would you choose the 2008 Toyota Avensis, 2007 Volkswagen Golf or 2007 Volkswagen Passat? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive about 20,000 miles each year including about three trips to France, during which time I tow a light caravan for no more than three weeks. I look... -
Is there any way I can avoid a parking fine for parking in a disabled bay? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was driving my boyfriend's car legitimately and I parked in a disabled bay in a leisure car park in Manchester for about 20 minutes. When I came out... -
Why did my husband's Renault Safrane produce a puff of smoke when he started it? 8 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My huband is driving his ageing Renault Safrane in France at the moment and wrote "It was 42 degrees when I started the car, and I got a brief puff of... -
Can I try a premium fuel to improve my Vauxhall Astra's fuel economy? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2006 Astra 1.8 SRI with 49,000 miles on the clock. A few months ago, the onboard computer indicated a 15-20 per cent drop in economy. I checked... -
My Alfa Romeo 156's cam belt failed and damaged the engine - was the timing belt replaced properly at service? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own an Alfa Romeo 156 diesel which was bought through the local dealership. I have maintained a full service history through the dealership and the car... -
Can I use Castrol 5 w30 A3 B4 in my old Vauxhall Vectra ? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Maybe you noticed Tesco's offer on Castrol oils? I picked up the 5w-30 A3/B4 for my 1999 model Petrol Vauxhall Vectra (60,000 miles), for which I used... -
Adapter plugged 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My husband recently passed away and I am looking to downsize. I have a 1998R Lexus GS300 Auto SE with fsh and 93,000 miles on the clock, which I believe... -
I need to replace my Clio with an automatic - should I go for another Clio or try something else? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I love my 2003 1.2-litre 3-door Clio and have had Renaults for the past 10 years or so (Clios and a Scenic for a while). Due to a problem with my left... -
Why is my Renault Scenic cutting out? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 52-reg Scenic which drives like a gem and started every day at -8 this winter, which I love. But it has started cutting out and after visiting... -
My Vauxhall Combo van has had ongoing DPF problems but is now out of warranty. Must I now pay for repairs? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2007 Vauxhall Combo van from a dealer in June 2007. Two weeks later it was towed back to them as it had the engine management light on and had... -
Amazzed 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
A conundrum. It’s time to part with my nearly 8-year-old super Mazda 626 GSI SE that’s been faultless and consider a replacement. Any ideas? I’m 6’, 65... -
Recommend a fun, quirky car - possibly a convertible - for under £7000? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I will soon graduate from university, and will be starting work at the end of the summer. Before I do so, I am looking to purchase a car that is both economical... -
Flashing in the park 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please help a damsel in distress. My Golf gets locked up in my community carpark. It seems its indicators start flashing of their own free will intermittently.... -
Which medium-sized car would you recommend for a 70-mile daily commute including motorways? 19 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a medium-sized car either new or a couple of years old. I travel 70 miles per day (half on motorway). I'm currently driving an Audi...

