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Flyaway Ford 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just had to replace a dual mass flywheel on a 2-litre TDCI Ford Focus at 51,000 miles. I was amazed to learn from the dealer that 50,000 miles is... -
Can you recommend a sensible car with high seats and lots of legroom in the rear? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Renault Kangoo Expression, which we needed for my recently deceased partner in order to get a mobility scooter on a hoist in the back. It is just... -
Buying a new family saloon 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm not a car buff and have had Fords for the last 30 years. I've had Mondeos for the last 18 years. Very, very happy with them and there's local... -
Can you recommend a car with easy access to replace my Toyota Yaris Verso? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wrote previously when I needed a vehicle to suit my incapacity, which was easy to get into and out of, automatic and would take two Labradors and my... -
Should I buy a 2000 Renault Clio with 'tippexed-out' details on the V5? 21 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am about to buy a Renault Clio 1.6 RT automatic (2000) but I have a couple of questions. When I inspected it today there was no reservoir for the automatic... -
Why is my Volkswagen Passat automatic jerking in lower gears? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI automatic. Recently it staring jumping or jerking in low gears when the engine is cold. It has been in the Volkswagen... -
Can you recommend a car with easy access for my mother, who's just had a knee operation? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend for my mother who has just had a knee op and has trouble lifting her legs up over a ledge to get into a car. My wife's Scenic... -
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Skids marked 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wrote to you in July this year about the new 2009 model BMW 320d automatic convertible I bought. It is the first auto and convertible I have owned and... -
Easy DSG 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Could you please explain the different driving technique of a DSG gearbox, and a standard autobox? Do you need to put the car in neutral at every stop,... -
Partics change? 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
In which year were particulate filters first fitted to diesel engines in cars? My 5,000pa mileage is made up of short runs of 5 miles each way and longer... -
Hip, step and jump 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
My husband has no left hip joint and therefore cannot use a clutch. We need a new automatic car, preferably a hatchback, which is easy to get into and... -
Soul rate? 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
At present my wife and I are sharing a 53 Honda Stream 2.0 auto (super gearbox) and a 04 FIAT panda Dualogic. We wish to reduce to one vehicle and are... -
Which are the best breakdown providers? 20 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
Which are the best and most reliable breakdown and recovery clubs these days? -
Which seven-seater would you recommend for £30,000? 30 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
Which SUV or MPV would you recommend for a young family requiring seven seats occasionally? It must be automatic and petrol, as we drive mainly short distances.... -
Are all weather tyres compatible with summer tyres? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
Are all weather tyres compatible with summer tyres? Can I have summer tyres on the front and all weather tyres on the rear of a 4 wheel drive? -
Does sport mode increase fuel consumption? 4 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just changed my Porsche Boxster 981 for a 718. I've only had one automatic in 44 years, but the PDK is fantastic. Anyway, I know the sport button... -
I have rheumatoid arthritis and need a car with an electronic tailgate - which? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have rheumatoid arthritis and need a car with an electronic tailgate. Five door, petrol, automatic. Can you advise what I should be test driving? -
How reliable is the Audi A4? 22 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying an Audi A4 3.0 TDI auto, but have been told that there have been terrible problems with Audi auto gearboxes and that the trade... -
Buying a used family car - Avensis or Passat? 19 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have 2007 Renault Grand Scenic 1.9 diesel automatic and want to upgrade. I have budget of £10-£12K. Was thinking of Toyota Avensis or Volkswagen Passat....