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  • Parts and servicing in Europe 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Whilst recently on holiday on the Continent, I had cause to have the radiator replaced on my Mitsubishi Shogun SWB at a fully franchised Mitsubishi dealer...
  • Can you recommend three reliable cars for under £2000? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Can you suggest the top three cars for a penniless student? Budget £2000, low insurance and reliability are important, but space would be useful as I carry...
  • Beef: jerky 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    A family friend has recently replaced a much-loved last generation Toyota Corolla automatic with a new Yaris MMT. She is extremely disappointed with her...
  • Paying alloymoney 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My 2005/55 Ford Street Ka has done 45,000 miles. A week ago failed its MoT and needed a broken offside front spring and front arm replaced due to corrosion,...
  • The white one 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My father recently passed away and my mother (aged 80) now lives alone in an area that is prone to some snow in winter (maybe 4 to 6 inches). She does...
  • Figure rolled? 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a lovely 1991 Nissan Figaro earlier in the year from an import company in Bristol, they gave me very good service and I have no complaint, however...
  • Familyer territory 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for an MPV for a family of four. Something around 3-4 years old. Looked at Zafira so far. Would like to look at Verso but no luck finding...
  • Distance relative 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive 25-30kmiles per annum and have a 2003 Citroen C5 2.0 SX petrol, bought last October now with 59k miles. Not long after purchase it became...
  • Buying a used Mazda MX-5 - which engine is best? 7 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a used Mazda MX-5 but am baffled by the huge choice of models, engines and prices. Which model is best?
  • Audi A4 Avant - should I keep or sell? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a 2010 Audi A4 Avant 3.2 which is superb and is the fourth car I've had with the VR6 engine. I'm heading for semi-retirement so wondering whether...
  • Buying a small car for £3000 - what would you recommend? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I need to buy a fun car for my wife to commute 10 miles per day in. We have a budget of only £2000 - £3000 and she would like something reliable that can...
  • Why are timing chains preferred over timing belts? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    If timing chain-type motors are better than others, why are all motors are produced with timing belts?
  • Does a car previously being a taxi affect its used value? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I have had a 2018 Ford Tourneo Custom for the past 2 and half years. It is a lovely van and we have looked after it (regularly serviced and cleaned). The...
  • What nearly new EV do you recommend? 4 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I are looking at purchasing an EV for the first time to replace our 2017 BMW X1. After reading your helpful EV guide we seek recommendations...
  • Is driving with an interior light on illegal? 23 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has some eyesight issues which can make driving in the dark difficult because of approaching headlights. An eye specialist has recommended that...
  • We need a small car - what do you suggest? 28 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
    We need to change my wife's 56 plate Citroen C1. She only drives about 2000 miles a year, mainly local driving, but with the occasional 150 mile trip....
  • What very comfy, quiet motorway cruiser do you suggest? 21 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
    Due to a chronic health condition I am going to have to trade in my BMW 520d M Sport as the seat is too low and the ride is too firm for me these days....
  • Should I switch to all-season tyres? 9 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
    Just bought a new car and it is fitted with summer tyres. Should I change 4 brand new summer tyres for All Season tyres before winter sets in? Or should...
  • My wife is disabled but received a fine for parking on the pavement - can she appeal? 17 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
    My wife is disabled and parked her car fully on the footpath, the footpath was wide enough for prams wheelchair users to pass safely however my wife has...
  • Supermarket fuel v branded fuel - which is best? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I have a question for you about what is the best, most suitable fuel (petrol) to put in my recently bought 2019 Kadjar S Edition 1.3 TCe 140 EDC with 21K...
 

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