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Lithuanian truck with mismatched reg plates 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been hit by a foreign truck. I was stuck in a traffic queue on a narrow windy road whilst a Lithuanian artic tried to squeeze down the other side... -
Replacement for my 1.6 '03 Civic 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I feel the need to replace my '03 1.6 five-door Civic. Owned since '04, it's low mileage, close to impeccable but at nearly 10 years old, it's due for... -
Cars less liable to attract car park criminal damage 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Because of persistent criminal damage to my 13 year old BMW 5 Series in Farnham car parks, I have decided not to replace it unless forced to do so by a... -
Steller rimmington 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a 3-year old Audi Q5 that has done 55,000 miles. The tyres on it are 285/30 ZR 22, for which we can’t seem to get hold of replacements. Will other... -
Should I buy a petrol or a diesel? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been driving a diesel-engined car for almost 10 years and, although I don't do high mileage any more, I am still potentially interested in staying... -
Can I claim from the local council after a loose kerbstone shredded my tyre? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Recently, when driving on a suburban road, I pulled into the side to let a vehicle pass. There was a loud bang and my vehicle shuddered. I stopped and... -
Can BMW be forced to recall alloys where there's significant failure 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My two BMW's with 19-inch alloys have experienced cracks on four of the wheels. This is a common problem which BMW continue to contest responsibility.... -
Can I recommend my local independent garage? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wanted to write to highlight an excellent local garage in Leeds: Alderson Autos. A while ago I had an accident. When my car was returned to me it appeared... -
What can reasonably be considered a 'short journey' in terms of allowing the car to warm up? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me how many miles you have to drive to avoid the symptoms of 'short run syndrome’? Talking to many OAP ladies on this subject, they seem to... -
Why does the DVLA erroneously remove motorcycling entitlement from driving licences? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
It may be no consolation to JH of London (6/10/12) to know that the DVLA has form when it comes to removing motorcycling entitlement from licences, normally... -
Why is the oil level rising in my Honda Civic diesel? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Honda Civic 2.2 i-DTEC, which I bought last month with 5800 miles on the clock, appears to be making oil. I have done 700 miles and the level has... -
We need a small MPV with good access for a dog - any suggestions? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a new car which our dog can easily climb into. We need something with an estate car-type seat arrangement, where the flat floor goes... -
BMW X5 - Would replacing run-flat tyres with normal tyres improve the ride? 4 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Would replacing the run-flat tyres on my BMW X5 with normal tyres improve the ride quality? I recently bought a 2010 BMW X5 3.0D with 18in wheels and run-flat... -
Large company car - but which one? 24 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently started my own company and the time has come to consider company vehicles. I am however getting stuck when it comes to finding something... -
What type of car is the safest? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking at a number of articles/videos on what the safest type of car is and some say you can't beat the laws of physics so they recommend... -
We only need one car - should we keep the BMW 320i or the Toyota Yaris? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 BMW 320i is a joy to drive and has only done 56,000 miles. It is used mainly for longer runs and can return almost 40mpg. My wife's car is a 2003... -
Which 4x4 for winter driving in heavy snow? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter who lives in rural Aberdeenshire is looking to replace her 10-year-old Subaru Forester with a smaller, newer 4x4 with a punchy engine suitable... -
Which Golf for a new driver in London 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm a new driver now considering a vehicle. I narrowed my choice to a used Volkswagen Golf MK5, either the 1.6 petrol or the 1.9 diesel. My question is,... -
Which small car to replace my 2003 Yaris? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been very pleased with my 2003 Toyota Yaris and have done 93,000 miles since buying it new. My garage has told me that £1000 needs to be spent in... -
What's the point of the M25 speed restrictions? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Every time I venture onto the M25 I drive at a good speed of up to 70mph from junction 21A for miles past Watford, Rickmansworth and the M40 junction without...

