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We want a new estate car - why don't you recommend the Skoda Fabia Estate? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are considering changing our car and as my wife is of an 'arty' persuasion a small estate seems to be the best option. One we like the look of is a... -
Can you recommend a car with lots of ground clearance suitable for three dogs? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife runs an R-reg Renault Megane for twice-daily short journeys, taking our three Labradors to an area of sand dunes where they walk. The "car park"... -
I'm thinking about a SEAT Leon SE for comfort and a quality interior - should I consider anything else? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 L and a Volvo S40 1.8 L, and love the drive, comfort, and solid interior in addition to their reliability. I now need... -
Cost to coast 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Over the past 30 years or so I have been in the habit of coasting down long hills in neutral with the engine idling. Can coasting do any damage? I find... -
The Shining 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
The Highway Code states that: “You must use headlights when visibility is seriously reduced…..You may also use front or rear fog lights but you must switch... -
Without hesitation 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I noted your recent comment on the time lag with VW DSG gearboxes when starting at junctions. My three-year-old Passat 2.0TDi DSG suffers from this to... -
Which small, spacious car could we buy to keep in France for occasional use? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a car in France to keep in France. It must be a 2-pedal automatic, must have four doors, and must be able to accommodate four people... -
I need to replace my Clio with an automatic - should I go for another Clio or try something else? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I love my 2003 1.2-litre 3-door Clio and have had Renaults for the past 10 years or so (Clios and a Scenic for a while). Due to a problem with my left... -
Access car 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 80 year old mother-in-law is driving a V reg automatic Scenic which has seen better days. She suffers from osteo-arthritis in her shoulders and needs... -
Seats of disc-content 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
It seems that some smaller cars are made with an adjustable back seat that allows either 4 comfortable passengers with a reduced luggage space or 2 comfortable... -
Big banger theory 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter wants to buy a car to keep in the garage of her house in France for use when she's there. It's likely to be parked for 3 months at a time then... -
Porsche barrelled 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am 73 and, on your recommendation exchanged my Renault Laguna 2.2 TD Family 7 seat estate, under the scrappage scheme. I followed, very closely, your... -
Top fear 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a Renault Megane Cabriolet with a power-operated hood. When trying to lower the hood, it starts to go down then stops and just bleeps. Each... -
Registration fate 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
During a holiday in France our Renault Megane Cabriolet Coupe was written off in an accident on June 23rd 2005. We never saw it again. This car had our... -
Wheelchairs within wheels 30 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to purchase a car £6,500-£7,000 inclusive of trading in an 02 Nissan Almera Tino. I need a car that is fairly high (as the Almera Tino) to... -
Apulling prospect 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a new car 4 wheel drive car or estate car, but not an SUV to tow our caravan. We drive about 6,000 miles a year of which at least 3,000... -
Frogs legs to France 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I had to smile at your comment to M.C. that "buying a French car to use in France makes obvious sense". Some years ago an ex-colleague of mine towed his... -
Sitting vroom 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
We are currently running a 2001/51 Nissan Primera and thinking of downsizing. Purely an armchair exercise so far, but as a result of reading your articles,... -
Pad car? 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
What do you think of the Nissan Note? Can you tell me the best car: the Nissan Note, or Citroen Picasso? -
Is the Vauxhall Zafira reliable? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am changing cars and am wondering if the Vauxhall Zafira (2007 model) is reliable. How often does the timing belt need changing and what is your opinion...
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