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  • Buying a used estate 7 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy an 18-24 month old estate car with a bugdet of around £12-13k and have narrowed my choice down to a Toyota Avensis Tourer, Volvo V50,...
  • Buying a suitable car for a young female graduate, what would you recommend? 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am a recently graduated girl of 21 looking for a first car. I have previously driven a citroen C2 but am now looking for something slightly bigger, with...
  • Choice of cars for the disabled 10 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I get mobility allowance but cannot afford to fill the tank regularly and feel that a new car every three years is a waste, I have managed to reduce my...
  • citreon xsara picasso indicator fault 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My 03 Citroen Picasso exclusive has a problem with the light/indicator stalk; when operating the indicators the lights come on, I think the unit is at...
  • Looking for a small Confortable Car 8 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Looking for a car to replace our Astra Convertible AND Peugeot Partner! In other words looking for a car that is comfortable to drive, easy to deal with...
  • Can you recommend a small, economical automatic car for use as a runabout? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm 63, semi-retired and seek a used ‘runabout’, the criteria being an automatic (a must) with the lowest possible road tax and insurance costs, and excellent...
  • Brake pads and discs on a Xsara Picasso 26 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned this car since 2005. At MoT last June (2010), it has new front discs and pads. Had these replaced FOC at same (Citroen) garage in August...
  • Comfortable car seats 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We've had several Citroen BX's. We've not yet found a moden vehicle that's as comfortable to drive. Currently we have a Modus - nice car, but the seats...
  • I want to buy a Toyota IQ - what sort of mileage is reasonable? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    For my next car I fancy buying something cheap to run with a low or zero tax disc price. I'm thinking about a used Toyota IQ. With such a small engine,...
  • Can you recommend an environmentally friendly, safe and fun car for my sister? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My sister is starting a job with a reputable energy company, and she feels that she needs to drive something economical and efficient. However, my mother...
  • Which petrol car has a balance of comfort, performance and economy? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I was about to order a Volvo C30 in D3 or D4 form when I read your reply to a letter in yesterday's Telegraph. You do not recommend a diesel when a lot...
  • Which 7-seat small MPV? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am bewilderd by the choice of small MPVs (capable of carrying five plus two). I'm considering the Ford S-Max, Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, Peugeot 5008...
  • What's a suitable car for a learner driver aged 17? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Can you recommend a good car for a learner male driver aged 17? I need one that's cheap to buy and insure, safe, not fast or flashy, but one that doesn't...
  • Retro-sceptic 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I’m thinking of buying a 06/06 plate Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 auto with 16,000 on clock for £5,995. What do you think and what would compare? I can go up...
  • Fast breeder reaction 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My husband and I are expecting our first child in June and are looking to buy our first family car. We are completely baffled. After 3 weeks of test driving...
  • Twenty grandad 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am retired and find myself in a situation whereby I need to convey my two grand children in car seats along with their mother. Therefore I need a car...
  • Sofa so good 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    All too often I get frustrated when, on paper, a car meets my perceived requirements only to find the seating is uncomfortable and the back seats are like...
  • Left on the shelf 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
    In one of your columns you gave advice to someone who wished to buy a used LH drive car here for use on the Continent. I have friend who needs to do this,...
  • Do I drive enough miles a year for a diesel? 12 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a Citroen C3 Picasso, it's a 2015 diesel, and I was worried I may not do enough miles in it to keep the DPF healthy. I'll be doing about...
  • What's a good comfortable large SUV? 19 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I have been driving a Peugeot 607 for 18 years but need an SUV because of bad knees. It must be diesel, leather seats and ideally manual gearbox. I am...
 

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