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Need a new family car that can take three child seats in the back - what do you suggest? 8 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need a car which will take three child seats in the back. It must have a minimum kerb weight of 1400kg and engine power of at least 140ps. I’m happy... -
BMW 1 Series or Audi A3 Sportback? 7 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a new BMW 1 Series or Audi A3 Sportback for my daily commute of 40 miles to London. I’d prefer an automatic, with a petrol engine.... -
Which wheels and tyres should I have fitted to a BMW X1? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering exchanging my BMW X1 2.0 Xdrive for one of the three variants (SE, Urban or Sport) of the 1-Series 120D Sport 5door Xdrive. I would appreciate... -
Searching for an estate that's suitable for a small family - what's out there? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have two young kids and one more on the way. We need to replace our 2002 Mercedes-Benz C180K saloon with something slightly bigger. We are being offered... -
Is our Fiat 500's stop-start working properly? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
The stop-start on my wife's Fiat 500 often either fails to cut the engine when in neutral at traffic lights, and this is accompanied by a dashboard warning... -
Should I buy a Vauxhall Zafira 1.6 petrol? 8 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My local dealer is advertising a new petrol Vauxhall Zafira 1.6i Exclusiv for less than £10,000 – a huge saving on the £18,000 list price. I've driven... -
Can I use a 17-inch wheel as a spare on my Ford Focus? 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I Have 2013 Ford Focus Zetec S fitted with 18-inch alloys, inflation kit and no spare wheel. I am looking to buy a spare, but Ford doesn't supply 18-inch... -
OAP looking for a new car with easy access 5 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am an old age pensioner and I want to replace my Renault Vel Satis. I am over six foot in height and have had both hips replaced, so my next car must... -
Which second hand roadster should I buy? 20 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a second hand roadster and have narrowed down my choice to the following two cars: 1) 2002 Porsche Boxster S 2) 2003 BMW Z4 What’s... -
Should my son buy an Audi TT Coupe with 19-inch wheels? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son is in the process of buying an Audi TT Coupe 1.8T FSI S Line. He has specified 19-inch 5 segment spoke design alloys. You frequently comment on... -
Is my brother's Porsche Boxter fitted with the correct tyres? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My brother has just purchased a 2001 Porsche Boxster 3.2 S which appears to be in excellent condition, but I am concerned that the tyres fitted may not... -
How do I check whether transportation blocks have been left in my Ford Focus' coil springs? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
In a recent letters page, under the heading "Hard Luck" you suggest that GT of Derby checks to see if the transportation blocks have been left in his car’s... -
Which SUV do you recommend with step-up entry and automatic transmission? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am now in my 80's and drive a BMW 3 Series. This is quite low slung for entry and I am thinking of changing to an SUV or similar with step-up entry.... -
Is supermarket fuel inferior to petrol station fuel? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Why will no one do an in-depth review on supermarket v/s the big four fuel suppliers? I am a tanker driver (not fuel) and over the years have asked at... -
Which spacious car to replace our Citroen Xsara Picasso? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our 2005 Xsara Picasso has the 'seven year glitch' (suspension and steering problems, synchromesh failure, head gasket blown) so it is clearly time to... -
What replacement Kia Sportage tyres? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wish to replace the 235 60 R16 100H tyres on my Kia Sportage. My driving is mainly on road but with some occasional off road in forests (I am a conservation... -
Buying a crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body. Which has best petrol engine? 17 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body as I like the high seating position. I am retired and do little motorway driving so I want a petrol... -
16" spare wheel but 17" fitted all round 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Just had my first puncture on my T Spirit, which has factory fitted 17" wheels. The compact spare is 16". I'm having to wait for the replacement tyre to... -
Snow chains not allowed - what now? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
The hand book for my C250 Estate Sport 2011 tells me I can't fit snowchains as the wheels are 255/35/18's. I spoke with a chain distributor who says... -
How should I fit deeper profile tyres to my Chevrolet Orlando? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a Chevrolet Orlando with 235/45R18's. If I wanted deeper profile tyres do I need to change wheels? Also what would you recommend...

