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Are electronic handbrakes safe? 13 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am giving some car advice to a friend who is looking at the possibility of a small SUV/crossover. The trouble is the ones that are popular appear to... -
Need family transport with a convertible roof 3 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to buy my wife a secondhand run-around that is small yet good for carrying our baby (plus the seat and gear). It must also be fun enough for weekends... -
Replacing 20-year-old Golf - any recommendations? 11 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife is sadly letting go of her old Golf. We are after something economic, fully automatic, comfortable and reliable as it will be her last car. My... -
Which is the better used buy - Civic or Jazz? 25 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have decided to sell my beloved Volvo S60 and get a smaller, more economical car. Could you help me to choose between Honda Jazz 2010 and the Honda Civic... -
Audi A6 Avant - should I go for manual or automatic? 2 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my manual 2013 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 diesel manual (12,000 miles on the clock) for the newer Ultra with the Multitronic auto box.... -
Ford gearbox supply problem? 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
Last September I was considering buying a new automatic petrol Tourneo Connect and a local Ford Main Dealership told me the earliest Ford could deliver... -
Citroen C-Crosser clutch failure 26 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Citroen C-Crosser in October 2010. It has now run past its warranty and done 42,000 miles, with a full service history. However, the car... -
Buying an economic automatic - what would you recommend? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have recently changed my journey to work and wonder if I should change my car. I have a 2004 Toyota Yaris 1.3 auto (based on your previous recommendation... -
What should I offer my friend for his Honda Jazz i-Shift, and is the transmission reliable? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
A friend who, due to the onset of Parkinson’s Disease, can no longer drive, has asked me to sell his car, a Honda Jazz 5 door ES i-Shift, metallic paintwork,... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. Much as I love the refinement it's completely the wrong car for the 5,000, mostly... -
Which Honda CRV would you recommend? 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used Honda CRV (probably 2004-06) for occasional use. It will primarily be used to cope with adverse wet (floods) and winter weather... -
A small petrol auto for 900 miles per year? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My current car, a Honda Civic coupe, will be 13 years old next year. It will need a new cam belt and about £400 or £500 spent on it. I have really loved... -
What is causing a sluggish gear change in my Ford Fiesta? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
About three months ago I purchased a Fiesta 1.4 automatic (torque converter). It was only three months old with a very low mileage, an ex Motability car.... -
Buying a small automatic crossover or MPV? 12 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 118i M-Sport Auto. I need a modest sized car, length about the same but more space and ease of access for rapidly ageing parents. I would... -
Which automatic car to replace our Volvo S40? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Volvo S40 saloon, now 10 years old and which I have had from new, it being the third Volvo S40 I have owned. I have always been very... -
Volkswagen Horsham gave excellent service when my Golf's automatic gearbox failed. 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
One to add to your list of decent behaviour. I have a Golf 1.4 TSI 122PS DSG automatic registered 30-6-2009. At three and a half years old with a mileage... -
What's the point of automatic braking? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
As someone with more than 50 years driving experience I am appalled at the thought of handing over control of my vehicle to Automatic Emergency Braking.... -
Should my garage have replaced my Jaguar S-Type's bowed radiator? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Jaguar S-Type 3.0 automatic Sport since nearly new in 2004, which has run pretty well ever since (current mileage is 85,800 miles). Recently,... -
Which small automatic offers easy loading and a high seating position? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My eighty-year-old in-laws are looking to change from a Nissan Primera to something smaller for their final years' driving. Given that they need an automatic,... -
Buying a relaxed motorway car 8 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my car to meet our new requirements. Some years ago you recommended the Seat Leon Cupra TDi, which I bought. I love this car but as age...
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