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Nearly new petrol automatics - why so few available? 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Your advice columns are full of warnings about the longer-term running costs of modern diesel cars. In the light of that I decided to stick with a petrol... -
How can I prevent my car being written off after an accident? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last Friday a lady crashed into my car. She admits it was her fault, we swapped details and the insurance company is now sorting the claim. My problem... -
Why are cyclists still using main roads? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
If you have any advice for a frustrated driver then I should be grateful to hear it. Whilst heading out and driving along a local urban stretch of A-road... -
Are we liable for a new engine to be fitted to our Primary Care Trust SEAT Ibiza? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife currently drives a SEAT Ibiza Bocanegra, which she leases through Cornwall Primary Care Trust (CPCT). She has had the car serviced as per the manufacturers... -
Kuga rant 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
12 months ago I purchased a 12-month old Ford Kuga 2.0TDCI 163 SUV. This was a replacement for a LandRover Discovery Td5 auto and in general I am very... -
Why don't car parks adopt the 'herringbone' system as used in the USA? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
As our car door was scratched and dented by an unknown person opening their door whilst we were in a supermarket car park, I am wondering if a campaign... -
Excel parking services ticket 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
Two days ago I received a Parking Charge Notice from Excel Parking on my vehicle after parking at Meole Brace retail park in Shrewsbury. I am not the registered... -
Why are new cars sold with misleading fuel economy figures, like my new Ford Focus EcoBoost? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to warn any of your readers wishing to save money on fuel that the new Ford 1.0 EcoBoost engine is not the way to go. I recently bought the... -
Ford Grand C-MAX - What size winter tyres? 3 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a three-month old Ford Grand C-MAX. All the Ford Brochures state that the tyre size is 205/55/R16, but this one has 215/55/R16s fitted.... -
CD autchanger jammed 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Wifey has a Mazda 6, she loves it to bits. So do I - it's a comfy drive, and we have (until now) no complaints. She uses the 6 changer CD ALL the time.... -
A car with room for three child seats 10 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a Renault Scenic Grand, 2.0l petrol Automatic 55 plate We would like to buy and younger, more economical car but are limited by need... -
Judging by the behaviour of MG's new owners, will China take over the world? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I remain convinced that the Chinese owners of MG are sensibly playing their hand in gradually, and will be a significant force to be reckoned with much... -
I've made reference to your comments on the Protection of Freedoms Act in reply to a column in Country Life. 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Carla Carlisle, a columnist with Country Life, wrote a harrowing piece about an A14 accident in the Travel Section of the DT on Saturday 24 March. I wrote... -
Timing chain snapped on a BMW 320d - what should I do? 7 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought my BMW 320d from a dealer 9 months ago with 96,000 miles on the clock. I recently took the car to the BMW main dealer for its major service as... -
This is the best way to legitimately acquire emissions stickers for driving in German cities. 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Further to the recent correspondence about Emission Zone stickers required in Germany, the easiest way to obtain one of these is to apply on-line at https://www.berlin.de/labo/kfz/dienstleistungen/feinstaubplakette.shop.en.php... -
Should we buy a Focus or a Fiesta, and with which engine? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife I are now in our 80s and we have a 9-year-old Focus and a 5-year-old Fiesta. I am no longer allowed to drive due to poor eyesight so we propose... -
Moving houses and car insurance 23 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have paid and insured my daughter’s insurance with the same brokers since you received it as a 17th birthday present (lucky girl and she knows it). Anyway,... -
I put unleaded into my diesel BMW by mistake - should I have it flushed? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive a BMW 320d. As an ex-Shell employee I always look out for V-Power Diesel as I like its performance and cleanliness. For several months Shell have... -
Is my Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion diesel likely to suffer DPF problems, and what could I replace it with? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
11 months ago I bought a new Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion diesel, which I am delighted with. However I am so worried about your comments about the risk of... -
Poor fuel consumption - how do I improve? 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
From your info the "real" mpg of the i10 is well below claims. My new i10 1.2 achieves 42 mpg on open rural roads, few stops but short (flat) journeys...
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