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  • I bought a Skoda Octavia DSG to use as a taxi, and the gearbox has failed four times. 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I bought Skoda Octavia to use as a taxi in 2008 and I know this ‘Dynamic Shift Gearbox’ better than someone who designed it. Soon after I received my car...
  • I urge fellow motorists to consider buying older cars, such as my 1996 BMW 328i. 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I always read with interest the letters you publish, yet find myself exasperated by the cost of even modest modern motors. It is many years since I purchased...
  • Why was my Skoda Yeti Elegance 4x4 not fitted with folding mirrors as described? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I recently acquired an excellent Yeti Elegance 4x4 from SMC Exeter who provided me with superlative service. The car replaced my Volvo V70 which, with...
  • Which convertible has a large boot space to accommodate my golf clubs? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Having, regrettably, had to sell my pristine XJS convertible through lack of winter garage space, I would be most grateful to know which "Eurocar" convertible...
  • Which 4x4 SUV offers good comfort for a bad back sufferer and is reliable for short journeys? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own a 5-year-old Porsche Boxster and am looking to change it in the next three or four months. I am retired, and enjoy my driving. However,...
  • Can I offer a tip to your readers who suffer from leg cramps in smaller cars? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    In support to FD of Brentwood’s complaint about severe pains in his right leg, I also suffered a similar pain after changing my large, comfortable Volvo...
  • Can you recommend a car which will be cheap to insure for our 17-year-old son? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Four years ago I was able to insure our 17-year-old daughter with a provisional licence on my own Morris Minor classic car insurance policy for a negligible...
  • Cats 22 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have just had the unfortunate experience of being landed with an unexpected bill of £1,262 for a replacement catalytic converter at 72,000miles in my...
  • Estate of the nation 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife insisted that I wrote to you before rushing headlong in pursuit of another zany half-baked plan. My bitch (not my esteemed wife) is that I have...
  • Oldmobile? 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am hopefully about to get my licence back after a 3-year medical layoff. I could get a new car on the Motability Scheme which would cost approx £7,500...
  • Company car replacement advice. 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My company car is due for replacement later this year and with fuel price increases due to continue I need a vehicle that is frugal. My annual mileage...
  • Maz’d hysteria 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have been watching an increasing number of entries on your Mazda 3 technical forum with problems associated with the Dynamic Stability Control unit....
  • When push comes to Chevrolet 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We have always thought it best to go to a dealer we trust rather than one offering 'the best deals'. Having bought Rover cars from our trusted local dealer...
  • Pull over 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I’m looking for some pointers towards a new car. I’m about to purchase a mid-sized caravan and want to trade in the wife’s 04 Golf 2.0 TDI for a 4x4....
  • Braking news 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 2.0 TDi SEAT Altea Sport on a 54 plate. We bought this four years ago at 10 months old, registered by SEAT but with only delivery mileage on...
  • Dura talk 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I’m replacing a 2001/51 Mondeo Estate, 115bhp diesel engine, with a new Ford Focus ECOnetic with a 1.8 or 2.0 litre TDCi Duratorq diesel engine as shown...
  • Speed awareness curse 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    To help drivers avoid speeding tickets I have in mind is a very simple panel with six clear numbers on it, synchronised with the speedometer - 2 3 4 5...
  • Revolvo? 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter returns from a lengthy stay in Bangkok with her family, as her husband now has a job in Luton. He will have a company car and she needs one...
  • Mondo caned 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own a Ford Mondeo 2.5 Ghia X 5-door hatchback (March 04), which I purchased as a Ford Direct Car in Feb 2005. The car was a Ford management...
  • What's the best value vehicle for people with mobility issues? 3 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
    What is the best SUV with easy entry/exit and wide opening doors for older people with mobility issues?
 

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