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New road tax system - Which cars qualify for the higher rate? 4 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
For the £40k threshold for additional tax on new cars in 2017, is the list price used or the price paid? I am considering a car with a list price over... -
Buying a convertible for £4k 23 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking about buying a convertible. I want a diesel, preferably an auto, up to about £4000. I have had a few BMW diesel cars in the past and I like... -
New small automatic car for 80-year-old 2 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a car a car for my 80 year old Mum. She is 100% fine driving at the moment but I am realistic that could change at short notice in the... -
Replacement for MINI Cooper S 5 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife bought a new MINI Cooper S in 2004, she has now done just over 30,000 miles and likes the still funky look of the car, but she now has arthritis... -
Buying a car for retirement 18 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm due to retire soon and looking for a car that has good build quality, reliability and very low cabin noise. I have £12-15k to spend and the Lexus IS... -
SEAT Exeo buying advice? 17 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TSI 2010 67K miles. I a see practical sporty estate that should have several more years reliable service - assuming... -
Best automatic small car? 31 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
We need to upgrade our trusted Seat Arosa with a new 5 door automatic. This is a second car that will only complete 6000 miles per year, a combination... -
Tyre noise 28 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 57 plate Audi A6 3.0 TDI Quattro for seven years. The first few years I replaced all four tyres regularly with Pirrelli P Zero. The price... -
Buying new small car 3 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to downsize my Focus automatic and normally I would be looking at the likes of a Fiesta or Jazz. However, I am of an age when this could... -
Need a cheap and reliable hatchback for £2k 16 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I've got a maximum of £2250 to spend and am looking at buying a used Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 or Ford Focus. I want a car that will be reasonably cheap... -
Best car for carrying three children in the back? 23 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I would like to replace my Volkswagen Golf Estate with a new car, which can carry three children, aged from a few months to seven years old. I don't want... -
Diesel cars for short runs - are there still problems? 10 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Mazda a few years ago but it developed DPF problems as I only did about 7k miles annually and mainly short journeys. I want to buy diesel... -
Buying a used family car for £10k - what's best? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my 2008 Citroen C5 Tourer. I do about 15,000 miles per year now and want a medium size, reliable replacement with reasonable performance... -
Can I expect much depreciation on the new Porsche Macan? 25 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Porsche Macan diesel on order and have an early delivery slot (late April). Given it's now sold out for this year and no one has even driven... -
Which SUV offers luxury interior and easy access? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for your recent good advice on a replacement for my Jaguar XFS. However, being realistic, advancing years and stiffer joints tell me I should... -
Should I specify the 8-speed autobox for my new BMW 435i? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just ordered a 435i M-Sport and now have a few days in which to decide whether or not I should go for the 8-speed autobox. I have always been a... -
Can you recommend a comfortable car for long motorway journeys? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are in our eighties and our next car will probably be our last. What is most important is ride comfort and comfortable seats. We do about 11,000-12,000... -
Do Volkswagen and Skoda automatics share the same brake interlock problem? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having a Skoda Fabia 1.2TSI 105 DSG on order, my attention was drawn to two of your recent answers: Your reply to BH of Norwich about turbo shim adjustment... -
Which new large all-wheel drive? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Audi A6 Allroad (bought from new) recently let me down on the motorway and I've lost confidence in it. I need to ford a small stream (level fluctuates)... -
Buying a replacement (Volvo V70 T5) family estate car whjich is good in snow and MPG. What would you recommend? 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Looking to replace my expensive (19mpg) Volvo V70 T5 (53 plate) with a comparable estate car 2008 onwards. Need massive boot space and good clearance and...
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