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  • The White stuff 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    The Government scrappage scheme gave me a welcome opportunity to get a new car, and probably the last car I will ever own (I'm 74). Your frequent mention...
  • Belittled 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am a 65 year old lady and only 4" 9" tall. I am interested in buying a brand new small car that is reliable and made to last. At the moment I have a...
  • 3-piece sweet 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I need to replace my old Audi A4 Avant TDI. Living in Central London running a furniture/antiques shop and with dogs, I want a workhorse. It must be...
  • Scrap happy 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I’m looking to get new or newish small car for my wife who works part time as community nurse. Also occasionally used as a second family car. Question...
  • Don’t breaker the bank 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We are considering buying a new car and scrapping our 11-year-old Peugeot 406 to take advantage of the Government's Scrappage deal. We are looking to...
  • Tall order 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering buying a new car as my aged mother is finding my aged Corsa increasingly difficult to get into and out of. Are you able to suggest some...
  • Picks and shovers 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Do you know if there are any New models of crewcab/5 seat pickups due out this year? Surely a facelifted Navara can't be too far away? Also, how do you...
  • Which electric vehicle should I buy? 13 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Would you go for the Tesla Model 3, Kia Soul EV or Hyundai Kona Electric? Thanks.
  • What is the best small four-wheel drive SUV? 20 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
    Can you please tell me the best automatic small 4-wheel drive SUV please? My budget is £15,000.
  • Jaguar S-Type - how much will a respray cost? 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I want to respray my silver Jaguar S-Type. What would be a realistic price and what would you specify as essential to do a good job?
  • Clio won't start - do I need a new battery? 17 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My Renault Clio (2009) will not start. It will jump-start with cables, though, but does not retain its charge. It is absolutely dead, so much so that I...
  • Selling my left hand drive car registered in England 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to sell my left-hand drive Renault Clio. Dealers offer very little as part exchange. My car is registered in England and has a full service...
  • Will a 2015 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi be suitable for muddy terrain and long commutes? 4 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I want to trade in my 2011 diesel Nissan X-Trail 2.2 for a slightly smaller 4WD. I commute 50 miles a day, but need a 4WD for rough farm tracks. I have...
  • Is it true that there's no negotiation on the price of a car if paying by bank transfer? 9 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
    Is it true that there's no negotiation on the price of a car if paying by bank transfer?
  • Is gear stick wobble/shake a sign of a serious problem? 7 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I'm considering a 2016 Renault Kadjar 1.5 diesel. It drives and rides lovely, gearchange and clutch operation good and no noises. But I've noticed the...
  • What are the best cars for filtering fumes for asthma suffers? 28 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has asthma and exhaust fumes are a real problem, especially in traffic jams. What are the best cars for filtering fumes or preventing them from...
  • What's the best hot hatch? 27 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am finally looking to replace my cherished Renault Clio 182. I have up to £20,000 to spend and want another hot hatch that will handle great and perform...
  • What automatic small SUV do you recommend? 4 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
    We are both in our late 70s and at present we drive a Suzuki Vitara which we bought new 2023. Due to knee problems we need to change to an automatic but...
  • What's a good short term van purchase? 15 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I am aiming to buy a car again soon. However I will shortly be moving house and this is likely to be a prolonged move. I have wondered about buying an...
  • Can I turn off lane keep assist? 2 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I read today Judith Ridgers question on a replacement for an Outlander PHEV. I had one of the last of these and there was no lane assist. I replaced it...
 

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