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Should we get a petrol or diesel Volvo V40? 21 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have decided to purchase a year old Volvo V40. It's a second car that would have be mostly short journeys and twice weekly 40 mile commutes, doing about... -
Should I buy a Lada Niva 4x4 14 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I spend a fair bit of time in rural Bulgaria. The hire cars are expensive and not up to road conditions of rutted cart tracks. I notice that most neighbours... -
Which auto for my neighbour? 28 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've helped my disabled 78 year old neighbour buy new cars every four years because previously she could not negotiate a sensible price. We've bought three... -
My insurance premium went up by seven pence this year. 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
In the light of many comments in your column regarding ever-increasing car insurance premiums, and also in the press, I though you might be interested... -
Recommend a small car for occasional use by our son and daughter? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to buy a small manual car, mainly for town use and a short commute, which will also be used occasionally by my 22-year-old daughter, and possibly... -
5 inside 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has asked me to advise her on the selection of a new car. She is not a car owner so has no vehicle to trade in. She has 4 children aged 11... -
X3 problems? 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is proposing to buy a 2008 BMW X3 3.0l auto Diesel with 58000 miles on the clock. She mainly wants the car for transporting 2 children with... -
What's the best car for a 19-year-old? 30 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a second hand car up to £4k for my 19 yr old son. It's between a Fiesta and MINI One. I have seen several 2010 MINI Ones with reasonable... -
Should I buy an old car with low mileage? 18 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am tempted to buy an immaculate one owner 2013 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI R Line with only 23,000 miles on the clock to replace my 2015 low mileage Suzuki... -
What's the modern equivalent of something like a Mercedes 190E or Saab 900? 6 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
in the 1990's I owned a Mercedes 190E and a Saab 900 both of which seemed to able to run for ever with strong build and not much electronics. I'd like... -
Is my 1977 reg Jaguar XJC tax exempt? 1 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you could clear up when cars over 40 years old become toad tax exempt? I own a 1977 Jaguar XJC first registered August 1977. Will the car become... -
Can I get the balance of warranty on this car? 3 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Hyundai i30 from Motorpoint (registered March 2011) and was assured that I would enjoy the balance of manufacturer's warranty. However,... -
Replacing a used Mondeo 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Mondeo diesel is being passed to my son very soon. I was going to replace it with another year old car but my mileage has reduced. I was about... -
Are SEAT Ibiza automatics known to be difficult to control? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 82-year-old mother-in-law has just changed a BMW 3 Series automatic for a new SEAT Ibiza automatic. She has driven automatics nearly all her life, but... -
Seventy cruiser 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
The time has come to replace my disappointing 2001/51 Laguna Sport Tourer. I am now 74 years old, looking to trade down a size and stick with an estate... -
Party’s over 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
My mother's 1996N Fiesta has after lots of work passed MOT but there is much rust underneath and she has been told it won't be economical to get through... -
De-spare-rate 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I would much appreciate your comment on a very odd discovery when I checked on the spare wheel of a recently purchased 6-year-old second-hand Honda Jazz... -
Autocratic transmission 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
The treatment I am receiving from my local Audi dealer is unbelievable. I noticed that my 2002 Audi A4 TDi sport saloon car was not driving smoothly, and... -
Can I reject a two year old car? 3 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
The PAS system has failed on my 2012 Kia Venga 2 for the second time. This first occurred about two years ago and I have now lost confidence in driving... -
What's the best family car for bumpy local roads? 14 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
What is the best family car, with a good suspension for under £20,000 and no more than 6 years old?
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