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What's the best car for a tall elderly driver? 23 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
With the ULEZ zone due to expand I need to change my diesel Toyota Corolla Verso for something compliant. The problem is I am 6ft 10 inches tall and have... -
I need a secondhand family car to accommodate my two teenagers, what should I go for? 31 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have two teenagers aged 11 and 13yrs. I am looking for a fairly new car, ideally with one owner, ULEZ compliant and leather seats. I occasionally travel... -
ULEZ-compliant substitute for my Peugeot 406 estate? 5 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1999 Peugeot 406 diesel estate. It has 160k miles on the clock and I bought it for £2000 12 years ago. The expansion of the London ULEZ means... -
How do we store a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) for six months? 1 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
We leave our diesel vehicles stored for up to six months with the tanks full to avoid condensation pollution. We're considering changing one of them to... -
Can you recommend a reliable family car for £1000? 19 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently looking for a second car that can double up as daily transport for short local journeys and taking the family and dog on local outings. We're... -
How do I keep white leather seats clean? 30 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
About to buy a Volvo XC60 with blonde leather faced seats on the basic Momentum spec. Can you recommend how to give some protection for these seats from... -
Can you recommend a good petrol hybrid estate? 27 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2-litre diesel Toyota Avensis Estate with 94,000 miles since new in 2010. It's very comfortable and has a big boot with seats that fold... -
I'm trying to be eco-conscious by keeping my old car going - so why is the tax so much? 16 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo 940 CD Celebration special has done 124,000 miles and is no value. I think it's eco-conscious in being kept going for so long. I do barely 1000... -
Are there any decent, petrol hybrid SUVs that can tow a caravan? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2007 BMW X5 with 155,000 miles on the clock, which I'm looking to change. I used to do over 20,000 miles a year, but more recently this... -
Need a comfortable car for a long commute 19 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife needs a new car. She's happy with her old Ford Fiesta, but her commute is going to get much longer next month and she needs something which suits... -
What fluid is leaking? 5 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
There is an unidentified fluid leakage in the engine bay of my Volvo V50. Towing the caravan home on a hot day I thought there was a smell from under the... -
Best used 7 seat SUV 27 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
Dear HJ, We brought our 57 plate Mercedes E-class Estate with has rear facing seats in the boot brought in anticipation adding to our two children. However,... -
What do you think of the Renault Laguna Coupe? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 1999 Toyota Celica, which I love and have owned for eight years with no major problems at all. I feel however, that I would like something a... -
Buying a family friendly diesel estate for £6000 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a family diesel estate for around £6000. We are not rich people so reliability, practicality and fuel economy is very important;... -
Which family car has 4x4 and will accommodate three children? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a family car that will accommodate three young children with proper full-sized seats. Seven seats would be nice but I am not comfortable... -
Will the new MOT regulations force older cars off the road? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
The latest heavy-handed MoT legislation by the EU will force many perfectly safe, usable, older cars off the road. The costs of rectifying faulty warning... -
Transmission failure repair followed by head hasket failure - suspicious. 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volvo XC70 and have done 185,000 miles trouble free. A noise recently occurred which became worse and was diagnosed as a failure of the transmission.... -
Confused about which car to buy - can you help? 24 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am one of those guys who do tons of research before buying a car, yet always regret the choice within few weeks. I have owned five cars and it happened... -
Best cars for a back-pain sufferer 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife suffers a chronic and quite unique lower-back problem, she also drives 25,000 miles a year and finds it hard to remain out of pain for long. Her... -
Which SUV for offroad use? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My V70 Volvo Estate 2WD with the 2.4-litre diesel engine has been very good for comfort, speed when required and carrying my golf gear. I now require 4WD...
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