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can you recommend a suitable, powerful replacement for my Octavia Estate vRS? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2005 'old shape' Skoda Octavia Estate vRS. It has been a great car with plenty of performance, and is totally reliable and flexible.... -
Replacement for a Focus? 21 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
We will be replacing our 2001 Focus Estate Ghia 1.8 (85,000 miles, average condition) soon. We’ve been quite happy with the Focus, so will by another... -
Cheap Jeep 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Because we live out in the country, we are thinking of buying a four wheel drive. We have been recommended a 2009 Jeep Cherokee 2.8.CRD Limited 5-door... -
Commuted sentences 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Thanks to one of your reader's letter in last Saturday's column, I checked the wording on my insurance coverage, which actually did not include travel... -
Jaguar XF versus BMW Audi Q5 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Advice required on best company car selection between Audi Q5 2.0TDi S Line Quattro v new Jag XF 2.2D in Premium Luxury trim. Jag seems better bet on... -
Where should I sell my BMC 33D M Sport? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an E46 BMW 330D M Sport Touring auto in metallic black with a full range of extras (sat nav, TV, electric leather memory seats, xenons etc). It... -
Is this ex-demo Citroen C5 a good purchase? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my petrol car with a diesel and I quite like the Citroen C5. I've found an Oct 2007 plate 1.6HDi VTR+ saloon with 1500 miles for... -
I want an MPV with space for a wheelchair - is the Chrysler Voyager suitable? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a car or MPV which has a boot large enough to take a wheelchair and still leave some additional space for shopping. I would prefer a diesel... -
Which car should we buy to leave in storage in the UK? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I live in Portugal but are in UK from time to time, when we usually rent a car. Now we're thinking of buying small runaround which we can leave... -
Jag son crown 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to recommend Marshalls Jaguar in Peterborough. They've helped me care for my XK8 since the dealership I bought it from closed down. Service and... -
GT highs 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
In the 1980's, having spent 3 years working in Saudi Arabia, I treated myself to a Golf GTI Mk II and held on to it for 12 years. A super car. Now, somewhat... -
Spare part surgery 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Recently there have been press articles about the Organ Donation Register and the DVLA. Some months ago I had to apply for a new driving licence. This... -
Used York 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
We propose to buy a second hand car for our 23-year-old son after he has passed his test in the next couple of months. He lives in Leeds LS4 2HG and will... -
Buy and SL 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I use your website a lot as a reliable source of background information on new cars. I am thinking of changing from my current Porsche 996 Carrera to something... -
What checks should I do to ensure a safe car purchase? 8 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
How do I know if a car I want to buy has been written off or stolen? -
Is it possible to make your own windscreen washer fluid? 5 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Is there an effective DIY recipe for non-freezing windscreen washer fluid? I was thinking of mixing water, washing up liquid and methylated spirit. Will... -
Fiat Doblo 1.9 MultiJet Cargo 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Could anybody tell me if a Fiat Doblo 1.9 MultiJet 06 plate van has a turbo in it. If this was to break would it have these symptoms - lack of power, makes... -
Should I use E10 fuel in a classic car? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm now coming across contradictory information regarding the use of E10 fuel in classic car engines. I was under the impression that it was a big no no... -
Are these kits that increases EV battery capacity legal? 4 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have seen adverts for kits from China that increase battery capacity of BEVs. Are these modifications legal and do they have to be declared to insurance?... -
How can I prevent my Ford Fiesta from being stolen? 12 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I understand that the Ford Fiesta, especially those with keyless systems are quite prone to theft. Is there any relatively straightforward and not too...
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