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What's the best premium estate car for £25,000? 18 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have around £25,000 to spend on a used estate car. I want to replace my old 2010 Volvo XC70 which is dependable but boring. I can't decide between the... -
Can I reject a car for a faulty CD player? 6 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
This week I did a straight swap for a car using my old car with a second hand car dealership. The in-dash CD player is not playing my CD which played in... -
Over 70s driving licence out of date, what do I do? 4 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I was reading an answer to a question about over 70s driving licence renewals from your latest newsletter which prompted me to check mine. It is over 12... -
Full Electric, petrol or a Hybrid but twith 7 seats 31 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
A family member has a diesel Ford S-MAX. It's nearing time for a newer model and they require seven seats. They have always liked the Ford but London has... -
When fitting new tyres should they go on the front or back wheels? 27 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My brother-in-law has a Skoda Rapid and needing two new tyres asked which end should have the new ones. I said new ones on the rear but his Skoda dealer... -
Is it worth doing £1000 worth of work on my 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser? 28 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser 2.4 petrol turbo. It has about 80,000 miles on it and is in excellent condition (garaged half of the year). Chrysler... -
Looking for a spacious petrol manual car 22 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a petrol manual car. Needs to be quite large, comfortable on occasional long motorway trips and strong enough engine for easy overtaking.... -
Buying a used car for £8k - what should I get? 12 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have £8000 to spend on a used car and have been toying with a 2005 Volkswagen Touareg, with 92,000 miles on the clock. However, my friends say this will... -
Are car covers a good idea? 7 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I’ve recently bought a nearly new Mercedes GLC 300e in red. The car will be kept on our driveway and in order to look after the paintwork I am considering... -
What's the best automatic gearbox? 12 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I started driving in the 1970s and have always had negative thoughts about automatic transmission - namely slow and thirsty. Clearly the world has moved... -
What car can fit 3 child seats, plus reasonable boot space, for £6000? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son is looking to swap his 2011 Peugeot 508 SW for an old Volvo XC90 to accommodate a growing family. He wants to be able to fit 3 child seats in the... -
Best used estate for £11k? 18 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a second hand diesel estate to replace my Volvo V50. I am looking for something that’s four years old or less, with 45,000 miles on... -
What car do you recommend for use in hilly terrain? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am a 57-year old female and I need to change the family car in the very near future. At present I drive a 56-reg Nissan Micra C+C, which I like driving... -
Can I recommend Tyrepal tyre monitors to your readers? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
You asked for reader experiences of Tyre Pal. I bought a set just before Christmas 2011 when on offer at a near half price. The sensors are fitted to my... -
Black death 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
Just over a year ago I bought a new (pre-reg) FIAT 500 1.25 diesel (I mean the type of fuel, not the confusingly ‘Diesel’ branded car). I used it as a... -
Questionable behaviour 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
Please could you give me some advice on what car to buy? Ideally, I'd like a new or pre-registered either BMW 520d, or an Audi A4/A6 diesel. I've got... -
Academic question 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am an indecisive academic requiring help. In 1994 after months of deliberation and investigation, I bought a brand new VW Passat Diesel Estate and declared... -
Is it legal to park on the pavement? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
If I park on a wide pavement with double yellow lines painted on the road an I technically parking on double yellow lines? My son parked his van on a... -
Unable to MoT my car, what should I do? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
My MoT will expire in a month but I am outside the UK and unable to return in time. The car is parked in a private garage and insured and taxed. Do I need... -
Why is the fuel economy in my Ford Focus 1.0-litre EcoBoost so much worse than official figures? 11 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a 2013 Ford Focus Estate 1.0-litre EcoBoost Titanium. It is giving me about 33mpg, when the advert for urban driving says it should be...
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