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Which 4x4 is most suitable for towing two horses in a trailer? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Which 4x4 would be the best for me? I need to be able to tow two horses in a trailer and would like a reliable, economical car that will be able to tow... -
Which are the best tyres for my 1998 Audi A6 Avant? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an 1998 Audi A6 quattro Avant which has done 142,000 miles, and is by far the best car I have owned. It has just had a new MOT, and an advisory... -
Should my daughter buy the Ford Platinum Warranty with her used Fiesta? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is buying her first car, a three-year-old Ford Fiesta 1.4 Zetec with Sport and Tech Packs. The dealer is offering her the Ford Platinum Warranty... -
Do you think I can get £1000 off the list price of a Hyundai ix35? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am considering purchasing a new Hyundai ix35 Premium 2.0 CRDi. I have contacted three Hyundai dealers and the best discount I have been offered is £700... -
How can I stop a neighbour parking outside my window? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I live in a tiny close where my house is at the bottom, but to the side of me there is a house down an alley. The problem is the neighbour parks outside... -
Is the 170bhp Skoda Yeti 4x4 really more efficient than the 110bhp and 140bhp versions? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at the Skoda Yeti 4x4 diesel engines available and note that the 110bhp version uses more diesel and emits more Co2 than the 140bhp, which... -
Faulty used car - can I demand a refund? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last year I bought a Volkswagen Polo from an authorised dealer. The car was an ex-demonstrator and had just 7000 miles on the clock. Over the past few... -
Do all Audi S-Tronics suffer from erratic acceleration? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery in April 2012 of a new Audi A6 Avant 3.0 TDI Quattro with a retail price circa £53,000. This car is fitted with a DSG/S-tronic transmission... -
Delay in sorting out insurance claim 24 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
On 23rd July 2012 I was involved in a minor accident. The circumstances were (at least in my mind) pretty straightforward. I had entered the Waitrose carpark... -
Faulty gearbox 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
In April this year I bought a 61-plate Hyundai ix35 2.0-litre diesel Style from Milton Keynes Hyundai. The car was seven months old when I bought it, and... -
What is the likelihood of a gearbox failing at just 30,000 miles? 5 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
We bought a used 2019 Ford Focus Active X in March 2024. As of Sep 2025 the car has only done just over 30,000 miles, 1 previous owner and has been regularly... -
We found fault with our car 5 days outside of the warranty - can we do anything? 17 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
We bought a 2013 Audi A4 from a dealer in July. The car was intended to be used by my daughter and family for the duration of her home visit from Australia... -
Are batteries wear and tear items? 16 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 20 plate BMW 330e in July 2023 from Motorpoint. Upon purchasing the car I opted for the additional warranty, and cited that I wanted to be... -
What car would you recommend for both short trips and very long journeys? 24 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have just started a new job which will involve driving long distances at periods across all kinds of roads including motorways and single lane roads.... -
Should I buy a petrol, hybrid, PHEV or electric car? 19 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
Can you help me choose my next car? I do about 9,000 miles per year. I am 70 years old and most of my motoring is local up to 30 miles. But I regularly... -
Low battery warning problem, what can I do? 7 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
When I collected my new lease car last October the salesman told me not to leave the doors or boot open as it would trigger the low battery warning. I... -
Should I trade-in my car while used prices are inflated? 14 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
After putting my 2019 Mazda 6 Sport in for its latest service, the dealership indicated they were very keen to get it as a trade-in due to its condition... -
Are Ford EcoBoost engines reliable? 21 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to buy a car and getting confused between a Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost Zetec vs the Ford Fiesta EcoBoost 1.0 Zetec. Can you please advise as... -
New car vs Used car 29 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
We're a family of five and have been driving a 2009 Ford S-Max Titanium that we've had for six years. The car has been ideal as we often use the 7 seats... -
Is the Toyota RAV4 subject to extra tax for 5 years due to the £40k price? 2 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I decided to buy the very impressive, but expensive, Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. I will take delivery on September 1st. The Toyota dealer doesn’t seem...

