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Which 5-door car with good accessibility and an automatic gearbox would you recommend for my in-laws? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have been asked by my in-laws to sort out what will probably be their last vehicle, to replace their trusty Nissan Almera, which they now find a bit... -
Mazda 6 or Peugeot 508? 26 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was initially planning to buy a new 508 saloon, but my father is driving a Mazda 6 (version 1 from 2009 - not the facelifted version). So we went... -
Which safe, comfortable hatchback would you recommend to replace my Renault Laguna? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I may well change my car - can you make any suggestions please? We are both retired and travel abroad without the car several times a year so our annual... -
How can I speed up engine repairs to my ex-demo Volvo C70 2.0D? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought an 11-month-old ex-Volvo management C70 with 4400 miles on the clock from a Volvo dealer in February 2010. Included in the deal was the first... -
Is it time to change my MG ZT, and what to? 5 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an MG ZT-T 2L diesel auto estate with 130,000 miles on the clock. Last year I had two expensive bills and now my air conditioning is playing up.... -
Taking a barth 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
When my husband died I was left with his 10-year-old SLK Kompressor and my own Abarth. An ideal combination. Unfortunately a recent illness has made it... -
I think that older cars can be much better value than newer cars. 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Concerning recent correspondence about Jaguar XFs, diesels are more economical but by a very small margin when you consider the cost of fuel and diesel... -
Need a used seven seater - what do you recommend> 13 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need some advice on buying a new second hand car. We are a family of six, with two adults and four children under the age of 10. We have looked at the... -
I did a 250-mile, 7-hour trip in my diesel car. How would an electric car have coped? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
Last bank holiday Monday, I travelled the 260 miles from Edinburgh to the North Midlands in my diesel Hyundai. I still had enough fuel for another 250... -
Privileged customer 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2005 Renault Grand Scenic 1.9CDi Privilege that has done 52,000 miles. I bought it used a year ago. We were travelling back down the A9 from Dornoch,... -
Need a used small family car for £5000 - what would you recommend? 23 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have £5000 to spend on a used car. It must have five-doors and space to fit a buggy in the boot. I have been looking at the Mazda 3 (2010 model), are... -
What is the long term life of EV batteries? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am selling my Audi A4 Allroad 3.0 TDI and am trying to decide upon either a hybrid or EV. Is there any data available on the rate of decline in performance... -
Why does my DPF warning light keep coming on? 10 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Honda CR-V and the Diesel Particulate Filter Warning Light keeps coming on. I get it recharged and it has had the ERG valve replaced recently.... -
If an electric car runs out of power in a traffic jam, how can it be moved? 25 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a couple of questions about electric vehicles. There are known issues associated with Sub Stations and strong EMF from devices. How safe is it to... -
What car should I buy for my 30,000 mile a year commute? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently changed jobs and will now be required to commute 30,000 miles per year, compared to previously 7000 miles. I have a 2015 Ford Focus which I... -
Dealer Liability over Holed Air con Condenser - where do I stand? 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a 3-year-old Renault Modus diesel QS5 with 16,800 miles for £7995, which the independent dealer claimed was in perfect condition. The fuel... -
Buying a family car - what do you recommend? 9 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my 2007 (07) Corsa 1.4 Design with about 46,000 miles on the clock. It's been OK, but is a bit unrefined and gutless, and numerous parts... -
BMW 320d E46 engine 'flutter' 1 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 E46 320d ES has a frustrating flutter/slight hesitation between approx 1700 and 2200 or 2300 RPM - noticeable at about 30mph in 3rd or at around... -
Is it possible to get figures which show the environmental impact of a vehicle over its whole life? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Much is made of the low carbon dioxide emission needed to meet various targets and the drive towards zero emission objectives through all electric vehicles,... -
Can you help me prepare for a court case regarding my purchase of a faulty Ford Focus? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am about to go to Small Claims Court on the 21 September and I am terrified. I feel there is a claim to be heard. It started last August when I purchased...
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