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Is the Hyundai i10 still the best small automatic car? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My sister has stopped driving due to arthritis, but I feel that she could drive a small automatic. I know that you rate the Hyundai i10, but it seems to... -
Which small automatic car offers easy access and comfort? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just had a hip replacement and been told that I should drive an automatic car. I drive about 15,000 miles a year, mostly journeys of 20 miles but... -
Is there a way of calculating French Autoroute tolls? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to work out what it would cost to drive from London to the Dordogne. Would you agree that 20p a mile is a good guide to petrol costs? Also,... -
Which 7-seat small MPV? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am bewilderd by the choice of small MPVs (capable of carrying five plus two). I'm considering the Ford S-Max, Citroen C4 Grand Picasso, Peugeot 5008... -
Are Hifly tyres ok to use on my BMW 3 Series? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I do no more than 10,000 miles a year of fairly conventional driving and have just had two new Hifly tyres fitted on the front wheels of my 2004 BMW 318i... -
How can I un-clog my Vauxhall Zafira's diesel particulate filter? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Vauxhall Zafira comes up with the warning light for the particulate filter, and a couple of times has almost ground to a halt. Will hard driving help... -
Would you recommend a Peugeot 106 for my son, who would like to drive to France in it? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My son has just passed his test and wants a good secondhand vehicle for £1000-£1250. He is an adventurous lad and will probably drive it to the south of... -
Conversion factor 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
For the past 40 years we have needed our cars to be suitable to carry elderly family members. We are now searching for a car that is fun to drive, preferably... -
Buying an ex-rental car 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've been talking to Silverdale Cars in Oxfordshire about a 2.0 Diesel Mondeo Zetec. They have been completely open with me and told me the car I'm interested... -
Gear today… 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying the Peugeot 5008 with an automatic transmission. I'm nervous about the much reduced horsepower compared to the manual gearbox. 110... -
All white on the night 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife found last year’s snow particularly challenging for her much-loved Honda Jazz CVT. She would appreciate your advice regarding a small automatic... -
Pedal to the muddle 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
After many years of driving I have on odd occasions stalled my car by getting my left foot on the brake as well as the clutch, which could be dangerous.... -
Gripping yearn 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I come from Cyprus and I have found your site to be extremely helpful and a serious source of information re cars. I am interested in a Peugeot 3008 and... -
March mellow 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am now a widower in my mid seventies and still wish to do a certain amount of convenient motoring, short and long distances. It seems to me that the... -
Points taken 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I think I have now seen it all – a recruitment ad in the Slough Observer for Traffic Officers who "have held a full UK driving licence for at least 2 years... -
Sordid pathed 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
What do you recommend for getting engine oil off a block-paved drive way? Swarfega, or something like that? -
Drive-in move me 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
After my stroke two years ago, my husband purchased a Renault Kangoo 1.6 petrol, automatic, Lewis Reed conversion with ramp to transport me in my electric... -
Motor boater 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a Left Hand Drive, (UK plates) FIAT Barchetta and am planning on driving it down to the coast of Spain and leaving it down there... -
Left on the shelf 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
In one of your columns you gave advice to someone who wished to buy a used LH drive car here for use on the Continent. I have friend who needs to do this,... -
Nissan Primera 2.2 dCi - cam chain or cam belt? 23 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Nissan Primera 2.2 diesel estate. Can you tell me if it uses a cam chain or cam belt?