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  • Fraught Fiesta 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Last October I bought a nearly new 2008 Ford Fiesta ST150. The car at the time seemed a good deal, had an extended years warranty and was classed as a...
  • Speedy gone solace 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I was caught on Speed Camera driving at 63mph on the M20 when the outside lane had been cordoned off for road works and a speed limit of 50 was in force....
  • Rusting on its laurels 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I remember some discussion in your column of the tendency of a certain era of Mercedes to be extremely rust prone. In our extended family we have an 18...
  • One two many 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have three cars to sort out since my husband’s recent death 1. 2005 Citroen Picasso 1.6 HDI Exclusive with glass roof. 45,000 miles. 2. 2003 Honda Jazz...
  • Removal man 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I would appreciate any advice you could give to relieve the plight of a good friend of mine who is in his early 70s and suffers from a minor heart condition....
  • Daddy’s sauce 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have 18 months left with my 1.8TDCI Focus on Ford options and although a great family car I do not want another diesel so will look at other alternative...
  • Dropping a clampsell 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I help manage a small independent shop that has been trading for some thirty years it is in a small parade of shops in a larger shopping area. There is...
  • Centre point 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My hair has gone silver, and my driving these days is mainly short journeys on local roads. However, Christmas saw me undertake several long journeys on...
  • Faults alarm 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My wife downsized from a Vauxhall Zafira to a brand new '58 plate Mazda 2 1.3TS2 using Mazda Finance. The Mazda 2 was chosen for its reputation as being...
  • Going out in slippers 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Have you received reports of BMW 3 Series coupes lacking traction? Last week in Scotland my 335d completely failed to hold the road on a hill covered in...
  • Bat man 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    6 weeks after buying my 2008 CR-V 2.2 EX diesel, I parked it at Gatwick Airport for a 2-week holiday. When we returned to the car, the battery was completely...
  • Does my engine need decarbonizing? 28 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1.6 Hyundai Tucson with 39K on the clock. Although there's no apparent fault and it returns 39mpg do I need to get it decarbonized?
  • I'm looking to replace my Hyundai Ioniq with another PHEV, what should I choose? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a Hyundai Ioniq PHEV that I plan to replace this August with a new PHEV. The Ioniq PHEV is no longer produced - what would you recommend...
  • Best small family car for £4500? 18 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
    My sister is looking for a small five-door car. She's expecting a baby in the summer. They have a limited budget of £4500 and are looking for something...
  • Waiting more than a year to renew provisional licence, what should I do? 29 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I've been waiting for a renewal of a provisional driving licence for more than a year. I had to declare a medical condition which my doctors have written...
  • Can you recommend a family vehicle for a £15,000 budget? 28 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I have up to £15,000 for a new used family vehicle. I am stuck as to what to purchase. I need a reliable and comfortable car for journeys or family trips...
  • Why is my car's seat belt pre-tensioner warning light on? 9 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
    The seat belt pre-tensioner warning light is stuck on. I've now taken my car back to the dealer twice, but they can't find the problem and say the car...
  • What's the best SUV that's secure against keyless theft? 12 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I am in the market for a new SUV, which is the most secure if possible with a key rather than keyless entry?
  • Can I replace low profile tyres with normal tyres? 31 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently purchased a Skoda Octavia which is fitted with low profile tyres. Can it be fitted with normal tyres? The existing tyres are 225/40 R18
  • What documents do I need to send to the DVLA upon the death of someone who owns a car? 16 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
    As well as advising insurance and breakdown companies, what documents would the DVLA require upon the death of a driver who owns a car?
 

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