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Which car offers a flat boot for easy loading of a walking frame? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
My mother who is 80 currently drives a Toyota Yaris. She has great difficulty walking for more than twenty yards, therefore she uses a wheeled walker frame... -
Which car offers comfortable seating, preferably a Vauxhall? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are finding difficulties to get in and out of our 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SXI. Seat adjustment is important now I am 75 and my wife will... -
Buying a family car for less than £3000 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have just sold our beloved old Land Cruiser after three years of trouble free driving as it was just too juicy but I am terrified at re-entering the... -
What is the Eco Drive engine like? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am wary of Skoda because of problems your readers have reported on Volkswagen Group engine management systems. I would appreciate your thoughts on Eco... -
Which 4x4 SUV do you recommend? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to replace my 2003 Rover 75 Connoisseur with a good, dependable and economical 4x4. Reviews and comparisons of CR-Vs and RAV4s are pretty much... -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel Grand C-Max for short commutes with longer weekend drives? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in purchasing either a brand-new 1.6 petrol Ecoboost Grand C-Max or a nearly new 1.6 diesel Grand C-Max. Both are the same price at £16,500.... -
Which manual car could we buy to replace our 2000-registered Lexus IS 200SE? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Your reply about the new MoT made me think that perhaps I should consider changing my 2000-registered Lexus IS 200SE. As an 80-year-old we do around 5000... -
Buying a car for back problems 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
At 60yrs old, I would like to buy my first decent motor vehicle. It is for touring and carrying grand children. I am 6.00 foot tall and suffer from back... -
Misfuelled my Volvo, now the dealer wants £800 15 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I misfuelled my XC90 diesel this morning. Put 12 litres of petrol instead of diesel in the tank. I realised while filling it up, stopped and called Volvo. Dealer... -
Buying a reliable used family saloon 16 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm helping a friend replace her car, she's a mum with two primary-school-aged children, doing average mileage, but mainly short local distances (1 to... -
I want leather seats 5 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
My ambition for ages has been to own a car with leather seats. I have a budget of up to £4000. In the past you have recommended a Daihatsu Copen,... -
What's my Volkswagen Urban Fox worth, and what could I replace it with? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 (07) 1.2 Volkswagen Urban Fox. I have had the car from new and have recently begun to drive around 25,000 per annum. Given my current mileage... -
Are short journeys damaging the DPF in my SEAT Leon? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 57-plate SEAT Leon with a DPF filter fitted. I recently went to my local dealer as a warning light came on my dash. I left the car with them all... -
Ramp charger 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are confounded. We need an estate or similar to take two large dogs and be able fit a wheelchair hoist. Budget is around £15,000. we have at present... -
Threedom’s just another word 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
Friends have finally decided to buy a car. They are prosperous and looking to buy new, no P/X, good for the economy. I recommended him a Honda FR-V when... -
Expat advised 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I’m an expat living in Cape Town. I’m thinking about buying a Ford Ranger 3-litre TDCI manual but have concerns about the Turbo and Dual Mass Flywheel.... -
False economy? 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am hoping to swap my 54 plate 1.8 auto Almera for a new car that will be cheaper to run. I have looked at the Chevrolet Aveo and ruled that out due to... -
Swift decision 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s car is eligible for the scrappage scheme and so we will be replacing it shortly. She wants a small, cheap 4-door car that is reliable and reasonably... -
Lifter shifter 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Some weeks ago you had a letter from the owner of a Honda Jazz I-shift who was struggling to use the gearbox smoothly. You suggested perseverance. My experience... -
Government waste 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I think the government car scrappage scheme has got serious failings. I am sure there will be many cases where someone who only does 5,000 miles a year...
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