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Should I keep my trusty Civic or replace? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 56 plate Civic Sport 2.2 diesel. It has done 65k and has been totally reliable so far. It has been regularly serviced since new and there is... -
What should I replace my A5 Sportback with? 26 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
As my Audi A5 Sportback reaches five years old, I am thinking about a replacement before big repair bills start appearing. I have done 26,000 miles (trouble... -
Need a new family car that will last 10 years 1 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking for a used family estate that will keep for up to 10 years. It will need to be petrol for our short commute, but also need to accommodate 800... -
How can I improve the ride comfort in my Qashqai? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought Nissan Qashqai Tekna CVT 2-litre petrol with 2500 miles on the clock. Unfortunately I made the grave error of testing it only on the... -
Why are cars made with hard suspension and low profile tyres? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Suspension engineers seem to be deluded. They seem to think we all want to drive sports cars on perfect German roads. I have test driven several premium... -
What do you think of the new 3 Series BMW? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would welcome your advice as I want to replace my BMW 525d SE auto touring (E61), which I purchased new in 2005, with a smaller estate or hatchback,... -
Changing from BMW 3series saloon 21 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Hi I have a 2007 3 Series BMW which is a great car however I am tired of the concerns regarding grip in winter with rear wheel drive, despite using... -
Buying a small crossover/4x4 to replace a C30... 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace our 58 plate diesel C30 R Design [55k miles] with something that's a little more capable in winter conditions. We don't go off road... -
Which estate or large hatchback to replace my Mercedes-Benz A-Class? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I shall soon be changing my six-year-old Mercedes-Benz A180 and was wondering if you could suggest a few options. My main criteria are for low CO2 emissions,... -
Ripped off by a 'Good Garage'? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I took my 1993 Mazda MX5 for a service and got a phone call to say that the left front brake caliper was leaking brake fluid and needed to be replaced... -
We need a new car with easy access and good reliability with low mileages - what do you suggest? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are a couple in our early 70s and we have enjoyed a Mercedes C180 for some years, but it gives signs of rising repair costs and we give signs of decreasing... -
What can real-world drivers do to improve the ride quality of their cars which are supplied on large wheels? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Once again, thanks for your great 'column' in the Saturday's Motoring Section. I appreciate all your comments, and especially those on big tyres and small... -
Which small cars rival the Honda Jazz? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have had three Honda Jazzes and have no complaints about comfort, reliability, versatility, economy etc. However, the market has changed and relative... -
How secure are modern convertibles? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I may soon be moving back from law-abiding Singapore to the urban jungle of London. I love convertible motoring, having had an MG Midget in my younger... -
Buying a mid-sized car - any recommendations? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003/53 Nissan Micra SE 1.4 that I have owned from new, and which has been entirely trouble-free after more than 90,000 miles. I now need... -
Which small station wagon should I buy? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My needs are varied. Most trips tend to be in the city with the occasional long trip and annual trip to Germany. I thought of buying a supermini estate... -
Replacing 7 seater 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our 05 Galaxy tdi auto with 98k on the clock had an argument with the central reservation of the M1 in the snow. The insurance company has declared it... -
Concerns over the DPF on my C-MAX 31 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1.6TDCI C-MAX on 2011 plate. The mention of DPF keeps rearing its ugly head. Diesels use less fuel so pollute the planet less (in theory),... -
Practical and enjoyable - what can are the choices? 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 51-plate Rover 25 1.6 and a 97 plate MGF 1.8vvc. The MGF was bought as the fun car and I love driving it. Time has come to consider... -
Which specification Ford Fiesta best suits my needs? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I love my X-reg 1.25 Fiesta Zetec, but it's definitely starting to show its age and I think it's about time I replaced it. Ideally I'd like to buy a new...
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