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Buying a used estate for the family 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife is looking to buy a family estate for the arrival of our second child, and also to use for her garden design business. We have a budget of... -
Small comfortable AWD Petrol with Auto or CVT 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am about to get rid of a 10-year-old Volvo V70T5SE Auto, which has been the most comfortable car I have ever had but with the most awful steering. I... -
Recommend a replacement for my Audi A6 Avant which can carry two bikes? 2 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own an A6 Avant 2.7 diesel Tiptronic (purchased March 2008). I wish to change and want a vehicle which can take two bikes if necessary, and is comfortable... -
Would you recommend a Land Rover Discovery, Audi Q7 or Volvo XC90 to replace our Porsche Cayenne? 27 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace a Cayenne S as we have three small kids. Should we get a Q7, XC90 or Discovery? I am very confused. Could buy new or secondhand with... -
Backracking 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 (new model) Volvo V70 D5 and had a detachable swan necked tow bar fitted before purchase in order to accommodate a 2 bicycle rack. I bought... -
Snail trail 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
Something weird is happening to my 1993K Volvo 940 2.3 turbo estate. I'd be grateful for your help in identifying what has gone wrong and how to put it... -
Flash and carry 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I do 400 motorway miles every weekend and carry a lot of kit. An estate is essential. We have a Mercedes E240 2005 petrol model estate at present... -
I have all-season tyres but the ride quality is poor, is something wrong? 15 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo XC60 SE 2017 model is equipped with Pirelli Scorpion Verde tyres. These give a very hard ride but are cross-climate. This model doesn't have two... -
What's the best used estate for £4000? 7 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
My commute is a 100-mile round trip per day (four days a week) and I am looking for a utopian estate car or similar that is reliable, economical, costs... -
Why are waiting times for new car orders so long? 12 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I would like to purchase a new car and have been looking at the current generations of Audi Q5 and Volvo XC60. I have been quoted lead times of seven and... -
Can you recommend a reliable SUV? 1 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to buy a medium to small SUV, hybrid preferably. Comfort and economy are important as are good build quality and dependability. I live in the... -
Is the Lexus NX a good choice? 3 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've been happy with our Ford C-MAX, which is easy to access and reliable. With maybe £30,000 plus the trade-in on the C-max, which car would you recommend?... -
I'm irritated by the EU and want to change our cars for non-European alternatives. Suggestions? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
Irritated by EU machinations, I’m increasingly inclined to change our BMW X2 and Audi TT Sport (both 2-litre petrol & auto) for non-European alternatives,... -
Can you recommend a used, seven-seater that's ULEZ compliant? 5 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Land Rover Discovery 4. I live in London and it does not comply with the ULEZ regulations coming into force in October 2021. I need a second-hand... -
What's the best choice for my next diesel lease car? 9 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a choice of Audi, BMW, Volkswagen, Volvo and Mercedes models from my work lease list. I'm looking for maximum space and boot space, minimum fuel... -
Which small SUV is best? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm 81 and my wife is 70 and we both have difficulty getting in/out of our saloon cars so would like a small SUV. We like our comfort and all the latest... -
If I change all 4 tyres to Michelin Cross Climates could I still use my space saver wheel? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo XC60 and am thinking of changing all four tyres to Michelin Cross Climates, however, I have a space saver spare wheel. Would I still be... -
Need a large, but narrow car 1 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo XC70, which I love. It has lots of toys, is very comfortable and the boot is perfect for carrying a dog cage.large loads. I now want to... -
Leasing versus private purchase 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
Inspired by recent press advertisements e.g."The New Volvo XC60 D4 with AWD", do you have any views on the merits of leasing as opposed to buying outright... -
Inspection and car advice 3 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
We're considering buying an estate or 4x4 with an automatic transmission. So far we’ve looked at: Audi A6 1.9 TDI 130 SE Multitronic (2004 - £2900 - 79k...

