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Which car for our 17-year-old, 6-feet tall son to learn to drive in? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a bit of a dilemma that I hope you may be able to help with. My son is 17 and just learning to drive. We want to buy a car to replace my Nissan... -
What large MPV would you recommend? 8 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2003 Volkswagen Sharan 130 diesel. Bought from a year old it has been through 3 DMF's yet has only just reached 98k. I am looking to... -
Why has my Toyota IQ developed a clutch fault at 12,000 miles? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Toyota IQ 1.0-litre manual in June 2009 and overall I am delighted with it. Unfortunately, right from the start, I had difficulty changing from... -
Which family car would you recommend? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My nephew has asked me for advice on buying a family car. He is going to test drive a 2001 Honda Civic 1.6SE auto which has had one owner and has 100,000... -
Are French drivers particularly patriotic about which makes of car they buy? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
On a recent long weekend in Paris I eventually noticed that there were very few Ford or GM (Vauxhall or Opel) badged cars. Obviously the French are patriotic... -
Trading in my old car for a new one, what should I get? 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 3 year old Clio 1.2 3-door. I finish paying for it in April. I think I should trade in for new. I want similar size car but with better fuel... -
Why was my engine diagnosed as a write-off after driving through deep water? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Three days ago I stupidly drove my Citroen diesel ZX auto (190,000 on the clock) through a flooded road. The engine stalled and would not start. When the... -
New car to carry twins and twins adults 24 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have just had twins and our 2003 Honda Civic is now not big enough for us. We'd like to be able to carry 3 adults and the twins but there... -
Can you recommend a car which will be cheap to insure for our 17-year-old son? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Four years ago I was able to insure our 17-year-old daughter with a provisional licence on my own Morris Minor classic car insurance policy for a negligible... -
First Car 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a car, and I'm nearly 20, and have had my licence for over 2 years. I cannot understand how insurance quotes are worked out. I am wanting... -
Cats 22 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just had the unfortunate experience of being landed with an unexpected bill of £1,262 for a replacement catalytic converter at 72,000miles in my... -
Estate of the nation 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife insisted that I wrote to you before rushing headlong in pursuit of another zany half-baked plan. My bitch (not my esteemed wife) is that I have... -
Espaced out 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have done nearly 90,000 miles in my W reg Renault Grand Espace. It’s been a great workhorse. Yes, there have been a few expensive glitches, like a new... -
Grasping for air 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
I bought a T reg Citroen Xsara West Coast 1.4 on May 21st this year for £1,200 from a dealer who gives a 3 month warranty. It was advertised as having... -
Performing art 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
Back in March 2003 I brought a 1400cc Honda Jazz SE Sport, (on your recommendation) it has now done 96,000 miles, average 46 mpg, original exhaust, it... -
Speedos of discontent 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Why is it that the majority of vehicles display speed in analogue format, viewed down a dark tunnel between steering wheel hub and rim, requiring maximum... -
Speed awareness curse 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
To help drivers avoid speeding tickets I have in mind is a very simple panel with six clear numbers on it, synchronised with the speedometer - 2 3 4 5... -
Revolvo? 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
My daughter returns from a lengthy stay in Bangkok with her family, as her husband now has a job in Luton. He will have a company car and she needs one... -
Long driver, short list 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
My shortlist for my next car includes Citroen C4, Ford Focus ECOnetic, and SEAT Ibiza/Leon Ecomotive. I am looking at manual gearbox, room for four adults... -
Why does the rear windscreen wiper on my car come on every time I start the engine? 2 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Fabia SE TDI 2013. Every time I turn on the engine the back windscreen wiper comes on for two wipes then stops?
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