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Should I replace my summer tyres with all-season? 26 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
We have a Porsche Macan fitted with Pirelli P Zero tyres which need replacing. We find the tyres superb with great grip and reasonably quiet. We wonder... -
Does the £40k VED premium apply to vans as well as cars? 4 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am purchasing a new Volkswagen Transporter van and having it converted into a campervan. The purchase price of the basic van is just over £40k. Does... -
Is there a database of maintenance costs? 12 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
Is there any publication that informs us of the frequency and servicing costs for different makes and models . I ask as l have been quoted £700 for a small... -
Which cars can use super ethanol (E85) fuel? 2 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
There is an increase at the pumps in France of super ethanol. Which UK purchased cars can use it? -
Can you recommend a car with a smooth ride? 29 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want an automatic car with a smooth ride. I'm disabled and need luxury automatic. What do you recommend? I have £3000 to £5000 to spend. I've thought... -
What do the latest coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown rules mean for drivers aged 70 and over? 12 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am over 70 and in good health. Under the latest lockdown rules am I allowed to use my car for reasons other than shopping? -
Can we use our VED exemption on another vehicle? 5 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
My wife got free car tax when she got PIP when she had her private car. She now has a car on the Mobility scheme. Can we use her entitlement for free road... -
Should I change my insurer or stick with my current policy provider at renewal time? 9 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
My multi-car insurance policy is coming up for renewal with Aviva, who I have been with for years. My renewal is £447, so I went online and found LV's... -
I was fined $510 for speeding in New Zealand - do I have to pay it? 13 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I was pinged by a police car while overtaking in New Zealand and incurred a $510 and 28 day driving suspension. My licence will be posted to my home address... -
Is there a way of establishing the name/location of previous owners of the car that I've bought? 18 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a 1990 SAAB 900. On the V5 Doc it states that it has had 6 previous owners. I have extensive paperwork from day 1, but can only see details... -
Should I get a diesel car if I only do 8000 miles per year? 15 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a Mercedes-Benz C-Class AMG Estate diesel for £18,000. I don't know whether or not it's a good buy with the new diesel regulations.... -
Bought a clocked car - can I reject it? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a used Mercedes-Benz C-Class from a garage. The car was advertised with 28,000 miles on the clock, but when I checked the paperwork I... -
How do I choose the quietest, softest riding tyre? 13 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes-Benz C-Class came on 17-inch alloys with Michelin Primacy HP 225/45 R17- 91W tyres, which are hard, noisy and very uncomfortable. I’m considering... -
Worried about quality when buying used merc c-class 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy used Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate as a family car which I plan to own for 10 years or so. I've been looking at lower mileage (<80k) older... -
My car was repaired poorly after an accident - can I get it repaired elsewhere and claim the money from the insurer? 13 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes-Benz was damaged whilst parked recently. The other driver admitted liability, and a claim form was submitted to his insurer (AXA). I returned... -
I am being harassed by Town and City Parking over a car that I don't own - what should I do? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
You say that Parking Eye is the company about whom you receive the most complaints. How about TCP (Town and City) Parking? These people are based in... -
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... -
I'd like to buy a MINI or Audi A3 for a 14-mile commute - will a diesel be reliable for such short journeys? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Now that a nice lady has written off my Mercedes-Benz SLK I am looking to replace it with a diesel convertible. Due to the weather I haven't been able... -
My 2005 Volkswagen Passat is suffering lots of faults - are they notoriously unreliable? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
In February 2009 I bought a 2005 55 Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI SE from a dealer with 70,000 miles on the clock. I do about 20-25,000 miles a year... -
Which automatic family car for my Dad? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Dad needs an automatic and was looking at a KIA Sportage 2wd diesel auto because of its 7-year warranty, which is about £18,000 new. Then he saw a Mercedes-Benz...
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