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  • Replacing a RAV4 - what should I buy? 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am currently driving a Toyota RAV4 multidrive S. It's from 2010 and a great car (which you recommended) ideal for the electric wheelchair etc. But I...
  • Does climate control increase fuel consumption 6 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    If I put auto climate control on 99% of the time will I use more petrol than if I turned it off ? To assist you I drive a Ford Mondeo Ghia X Manual...
  • Buying elderly friendly car? 26 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a Nissan Micra which is OK for elderly parents with limited mobility to use as passengers but not ideal as the seats are a little low...
  • Any suggestions for a car my tall daughter can drive? 18 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter is trying to find a car to learn to drive in. She is 6ft 4in, but has 38in long legs (most tall men have 33in legs). She is currently in a...
  • Do I have to pay a French speeding fine? 12 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have just received a speeding fine from France whilst driving a hire car. 80kph in a 70kph zone apparently. I thought I was generally driving very carefully...
  • Fiesta front seats - can they be replaced? 5 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a titanium petrol 1.6 fiesta (10 plate). It is a great car to drive but the front seats give me really bad back ache. Is it possible to swap them...
  • Inform insurer of minor damage? 30 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I live in a semi-detached house with adjacent intregal garages and a shared, open double drive. I had a minor scrape with my neighbour's car which was...
  • Rear wiper problem on a Citroen 9 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    when I unlock my C4 the rear wiper activates, this also happens when the boot or doors are opened it can also happen when I am driving. If the wiper stops...
  • Vauxhall Meriva vibrating noise 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    When I drive in any gear and I reach approx 2000 revs I get a strange vibrating noise from my engine. Any ideas what this could be?
  • Petrol or diesel SUV? 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a Subaru Forester 2.0 petrol on an 07 plate. I am thinking of changing but would like a similar type of vehicle (SUV). I usually...
  • Selling a car for my mother-in-law 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My mother-in-law, at 88, is giving up driving and wishes to sell her 04 reg Peugot 407. She lives in Epping in Essex and I live in Berkshire, so I...
  • An automatic and manual in one? 24 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Can I, so to speak, kill two birds with one stone? Is there a smallish car with gearbox type that would satisfy my wife's need for an automatic with my...
  • All weather tyres - do I need a full set? 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I've read your article on winter tyres in which you specifically state that ALL tyres need to be changed for winter use, not just the drive wheels. Is...
  • Buying a 4 wheel drive 29 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We need a very reliable, spacious 4 wheel drive vehicle which can handle hilly, wintery conditions. What's out there for around £5000 - £7000?
  • Small car with flat load space 20 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive an Astra 1.6SXi, covering approx 10,000 miles pa, mostly motorway. The only problem is that the rear seats do not fold flat (I need...
  • SEAT Ibiza warning light 14 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.4 Sport, the little spanner symbol has just appeared next to the mileage clock along with the word "oil" flashing. I have checked...
  • Driving on damaged tyres 17 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Stupidly reversed into the sharp corner of a kerb that has resulted in a piece of rubber coming off the side wall of rear passenger run flat tyre. Tyre...
  • Buying a new or nearly new family car 5 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm going to be driving 25,000 - 30,000 miles per year (mostly motortway), and will be looking to buy a reliable and economical medium family car. I...
  • Alternatives to Ford S-MAX? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We need to find a car with space for 3 child seats in the back on a Budget of £12k. I want to find an alternative to an S-Max, which my wife wants....
  • 'Check Injection' Renault Megane 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 53 plate Renault Megane and it keeps showing 'Check Injection' on the screen, along with the service light. It revs at the slightest touch...
 

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