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  • Why do hardly any new cars come with a spare wheel? 1 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to replace my 2021 Audi Q2 which I have owned from new. I have always had cars with spare wheels, but I am struggling to find a new electric...
  • Suspension issues on XC90 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I've had intermittent knocks and creaks from the driver's side front suspension. I left this until the car had its 4th year service today. It's done 30,400...
  • Can we have our BMW X5's headlights adjusted for use on the continent? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We are HM Forces stationed in Germany. We have just bought a right-hand drive BMW X5 and were assured by the seller that we did not need to buy continental...
  • XC Naughty 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Volvo XC90 2.4 D5 SE 185, purchased in March 2006 and it has now done 74,000 miles. My mileage is largely motorway driving, no off road use,...
  • Is a car more valuable secondhand if it's only been serviced by the dealer? 1 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I've owned a Volvo XC90 from new. It's now nearly six years old and is due its next service. It has so far been serviced by Volvo but if I have it serviced...
  • Need a seven-seater with good towing ability 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a seven-seat people carrier for four adults and two young babies. It would also need to be able to tow a caravan that will be big enough...
  • Value of the dolled 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have purchased a new XC90 via Drive the Deal at an excellent discount. The car is due to arrive June / July. I currently have a 2005/55 BMW 740iL with...
  • What's the best car for towing a horse trailer? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy an affordable car for towing a horse trailer. We need a seven seater. My research points to the Skoda Kodiaq which can tow 2000kg....
  • Are there any cars with sliding doors that fit three child seats? 8 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I want a car or MPV with sliding doors for a family of three kids and two adults. I currently have a Ford S-MAX and we can get three child seats in the...
  • We need a new MPV - what do you suggest? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Our Volkswagen Golf is coming to the end of its life after over 170,000 trouble-free miles and we'd like some advice on getting a new MPV. Whatever we...
  • Ford Fiesta or Ford KA+? 10 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter is in the market for a used car and has her heart set on a Ford Fiesta or Ford KA+ as she wants a 4-door hatch. Her funds can stretch to £8000....
  • Can I challenge ULEZ compliance? 13 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter has a Merc ML250 Bluetech which has a euro 6 engine and shows emissions of 163 gms/ 100 on the V5C. According to Merc forums many other owners...
  • Best 4x4 workhorse for under £10k? 24 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Never owned an SUV, van, nor pick up truck before, but I need one for a small business that I can throw a lawn mower, garden waste and tool chest in the...
  • Have you heard of an anti-skid system issue with the Volvo XC70? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    While driving in Greece recently, my 2005, 45,000-mile Volvo XC70 2.4 D5 flashed up 'Anti Skid Service Required'. On reaching home 1500 miles later, with...
  • What's a good short term van purchase? 15 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I am aiming to buy a car again soon. However I will shortly be moving house and this is likely to be a prolonged move. I have wondered about buying an...
  • How does the ULEZ scrappage scheme work? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter has an 11 year old diesel Mercedes M class that is current valued at approx £11K but is non ULEZ compliant. She lives within the boundary of...
  • Should I be swapping the wheels of my Volvo back to front to even out wear? 27 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    At a recent service for my Volvo XC60 I asked for the wheels to be swapped back to front to even out wear - as suggested in the Volvo handbook. This was...
  • What should I do with a PCN? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Two days ago I found a parking ticket on my windscreen from UKPC parking control at a TK Max store for not parking correctly within the markings of the...
  • Should I buy a Cat S Tesla? 8 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I'm considering buying a CAT S Tesla Model 3 and I'm aware that insurance may cost more but I have a number of other questions that I'm hoping you might...
  • Engine problem with my car - what rights do I have? 22 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Suzuki SX4 which I bought new in April 2016. The car today has been excellent. To date I've done just over 20K miles. In early October I phoned...
 

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