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Buying a used Suzuki Grand Vitara - which model would you recommend? 22 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a mid-size 4x4 which I will mostly drive in town. I like the look of the Suzuki Grand Vitara and have a budget of £5k-£10k. I would... -
Need a family car capable of carrying bikes 29 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have recently retired and will be handing back my trusty Volvo V70 company car, which has doubled as our family car for the past few years. I am now... -
Buying a used car - BMW 520d or 530? 25 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
After research, I was all set to buy a BMW 520d Touring. However, a friend suggested that I test drive a 530d, particularly as I will only be driving 5000... -
Can you recommend a dog friendly car? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine is looking for a replacement for his Land Rover Defender. The car must be dog friendly and comfortable. He lives in Jersey, so it must... -
Can I reject a car if the dealer wasn't honest about its history? 19 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I think I've purchased a second hand car from a car dealer with a hidden history. I bought it a week ago as one owner with15,000 miles, supplied by the... -
Our car alarm goes off every night because it wasn't fixed properly after an accident - what do we do? 28 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
Both doors were replaced on our 2013 Ford C Max and now the alarm keeps going off at night. We get error messages for child lock malfunction, service required,... -
Can I contest a parking charge made against me in a hospital car park? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
On 26th November 2012 I had an appointment at Ormskirk and District Hospital. I’m a reasonably active 70 year old but I sometimes need a bit of physiotherapy... -
Is there an inherent problem with the fitting of towbars to ESP-equipped cars like our Skoda Yeti? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Is this an accident waiting to happen? I recently took delivery of a Skoda Yeti with which I am delighted. I had opted for factory tow bar preparation... -
Which small cars offer the most amount of space for adults in the back seats? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm searching for a car (2018 onwards) that'll offer a relaxing drive. Which are the best and safest small cars (B segment) to travel with adults comfortably... -
Which tyres are best for low road noise? 15 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Most cars I go in disappoint me with the level of tyre roar. Am I right in thinking low profile tyres are partly to blame? Could you recommend me some... -
Buying a used car - petrol or diesel? 6 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a five year old car, with a budget of £9000. I'm inclined toward a diesel due to the low-down torque and economy, but also think that a... -
Need a new family car that will last 10 years 1 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking for a used family estate that will keep for up to 10 years. It will need to be petrol for our short commute, but also need to accommodate 800... -
SEAT Altea XL - which winter tyres are best? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm strongly considering buying winter tyres for my Seat Altea XL with 205/55/r16 (91V) tyres. Can you recommend a good set? Also, do winter tyres have... -
Am I liable to pay a fine for an offence which I can't prove I didn't commit? 28 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I sold a vehicle recently, which was later caught using a prohibited to cars bus lane. In this time the DVLA had not had time to update their systems therefore... -
Why was I pulled over for having no insurance after having taken out a new policy? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I renewed my annual car insurance on 4 January. This was done by phone, paid by debit card and the new certificate arrived by post a few days later. The... -
Looking for an Audi A3 replacement 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 10-year old Audi A3 that has covered 60,000 miles. A high proportion of her driving is in town and on shortish runs; now she wants a new... -
I want a genuine part fitted under my insurance claim. 9 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I want an OEM replacement windscreen but insurance company want to fit a cheaper aftermarket windscreen as the car is nearly 4 years old. As it's a Mercedes-Benz... -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel BMW or Mercedes? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I feel it is time to treat myself and am proposing to purchase either an E-Class Mercedes-Benz estate or 5 Series BMW Touring. Either will be less than... -
Which dash cam gives a good value for money and specification? 15 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a new car in October and wish to fit a dash cam. I've looked at various comparison sites and wonder what, in your opinion, gives a good value... -
Towing Regulations, and Driving Licence Entitlements 11 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I passed my driving test way back in 1964 and therefore can tow a Maximum Gross Train Weight (MGTW) of up to 8250kg. However, drivers who passed their...

