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What are the best tyres for my Volvo XC60? 8 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
What tyres would you recommend for a 2015 Volvo XC60? The car is presently on Pirelli Scorpion Verde 235/60/18. -
Which MPV would you recommend for mobility issues - Citroen C4 or Ford C-Max? 26 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a nearly new MPV due to mobility issues. Would you recommend a Citroen C4 or a Ford C-Max, or anything else in that price range? -
What is the best non diesel car with a higher seating position? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2015 automatic, 1.6 Volkswagen Touran TDI. It's driven approximately 8000 miles per year. Bearing in mind that we are in our seventies, what... -
Buying a Peugeot 2008 - VTI or Puretech? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of getting a nearly new Peugeot 2008 (up to a year old). However, I'm not sure which petrol version to get. I have seen two engines (VTI... -
Why won't our Ford Mondeo start? 18 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
We own a Ford 2010 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI. Yesterday, the car started but then stopped almost immediately. It then refused to start. We have tried again... -
Is the Mazda 6 a DPF nightmare? 5 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Mazda 6 (2011 model). I love the car but have heard of a few DPF issues with this car. Did this model get improvements to the... -
New cars left standing - are they safe to buy? 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My local Ford dealer has a C-Max available on new plates. However, the car itself has been on stock for nine months. Is this car safe to buy, considering... -
Is the Nissan Qashqai any good in the snow? 28 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Land Rover Freelander will go up and down our steep, potholed lane in four-inches of snow, with standard road tyres and with no problem. Will the Nissan... -
Can you explain the SORN rules? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
What's the lie of the land now with regards to selling a car that's on SORN I've got someone who interested who wants to drive it more than a once around... -
Unexplained engine noise on Nissan Juke - what's the cause? 2 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Nissan Juke has started making a had a noise from the engine on start-up. It sounds like a slipping belt or could it be the turbo? I always let the... -
Buying a second car for commuting 16 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a second car for commuting 25,000 miles per year. I have £3000 to spend and want to keep running costs as low as possible. I am also tall,... -
Is a hybrid car suitable for my needs? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Honda Jazz Hybrid. Is it relevant to my motoring requirements when most of my journeys are short, local drives with a longer... -
Engine cutting out since brake work 9 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2003 Ford Focus and my batt light keeps coming on when I am either braking or steering, then the revs drop or it sometimes cuts out. I have just... -
Why is my Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi making a noise on overrun? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 54-reg Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi with 113,000 miles. It's developed a whining noise and a slight feel through the steering wheel when you take your... -
Why does my Astra Life CDTI 2006 pop out of gear? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My manual Vauxhall Astra pops out of gear when I put it into second or reverse. It occasionally happens in fourth as well, and it's getting worse. What... -
Penalty ‘Fixed’ 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I forward this email to you in total frustration at the way that the traffic police and their partners manage their dealings with the tax paying public.... -
I was sold a rotting car - how do I report this? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I found a Hyundai i20 from a large dealer group. A video was arranged, a deposit made and arranged for it to be delivered to a local branch. They advised... -
I did a 250-mile, 7-hour trip in my diesel car. How would an electric car have coped? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
Last bank holiday Monday, I travelled the 260 miles from Edinburgh to the North Midlands in my diesel Hyundai. I still had enough fuel for another 250... -
Is it illegal to display a registration plate behind the windscreen? 10 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car passed its MOT with its front registration plate fixed to my car's bonnet with gaffer tape. I'd been waiting at the time for the proper plate holder... -
What exactly leads to an increased insurance premium? 6 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
A year ago my son was driving home from work after nightfall. In an urban area, with not particularly good street lighting, he came to a cross roads. Having...

