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Need a used car for a long commute 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I will soon be starting on a new job with an 80 mile commute. I currently own a 2009 Mercedes C180K which gives about 45mpg. I am looking at changing my... -
Need a used seven seater - what do you recommend> 13 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need some advice on buying a new second hand car. We are a family of six, with two adults and four children under the age of 10. We have looked at the... -
Why did my Clio pass an MOT with two broken rear springs? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2006 Renault Clio three years ago with 22,000 miles on the clock; it came with a new MoT certificate. I do about 6000 miles a year, mainly on... -
Which car do you recommend for use on a small island? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I love my 2002 Honda Jazz, which has been perfect for island life, accommodating four people and a cello. However, we are looking to replace it with a... -
Why does the gearbox whine on our new Volkswagen High Up? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
In June my wife took delivery of a new Volkswagen High Up. Within a week we were aware of a distinct whine from the engine compartment. I queried the noise... -
Which cars have a low boot sill for wheelchair loading? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are both in our late 70s and we have a disabled son (spina bifida) who is 50 years old. We have two cars, one a Skoda Roomster, which my... -
Parking attendant wrote a registration down wrong and I was issued with a ticket - why does this happen? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently received a PCN from Gravesham council for failure to display a ticket on an Audi. I live in Shropshire and my car (a Renault) was on the drive... -
Seven seater for family of five? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace our reasonably good C-Max with a seven seater for our family of two adults, plus three children (5, 3 and 1 year old right now) and occasional... -
I bought a Skoda Octavia DSG to use as a taxi, and the gearbox has failed four times. 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought Skoda Octavia to use as a taxi in 2008 and I know this ‘Dynamic Shift Gearbox’ better than someone who designed it. Soon after I received my car... -
Buying a new small car – what would you recommend? 9 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My mother is looking to replace her BMW 320D Touring with a smaller car, maybe something in the Polo/Golf size and now she does fewer miles, maybe petrol.... -
Are there any cheap, basic cars available in the UK? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am old. In car years, my vehicle is even older. I don’t drive it because I like classic cars. I drive it because, not having a nice taxpayer-funded pension,... -
Commutered sentences 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
For more than a decade, I have been commuting long distances to work, so have had a small diesel MPV, and also tow a caravan. Quite a cost-effective combination... -
Which convertible has a large boot space to accommodate my golf clubs? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Having, regrettably, had to sell my pristine XJS convertible through lack of winter garage space, I would be most grateful to know which "Eurocar" convertible... -
How could we speed up the process of having my son's Renault Clio repaired by the insurance? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My son and his partner purchased a pre-reg Clio Music with zero miles last October for the advertised price of £8,500. In December, whilst stationary in... -
No fuel like an old fuel 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Several weeks ago, I accidentally put 20 litres of unleaded into my 9 year old, 93,000 mile 1.9D Renault Kangoo. I immediately filled the rest of the tank... -
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... -
Which £7500 car is capable of covering large mileages in comfort? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am currently driving about 650-700 miles per week (rarely on motorways) in my Laguna 2.0 auto petrol, and really need to change to a more economical... -
Which vehicle would you recommend as a replacement for my Toyota Corolla Verso? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had a Toyota Corolla Verso for seven years. It has been brilliant but the warranty can no longer be renewed and I'd like to buy a replacement. For... -
Petropolis? 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
We're looking for a replacement 5-door hatch in the Focus/Astra/Golf sector. Most manufacturers seem to have neglected the petrol models at the expense... -
Lardy cars 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
It was with some exasperation that I read in today's Motoring Telegraph that the new Vauxhall Astra is to be longer and wider than the current car. When...
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