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  • Buying a used estate car - what would you recommend? 2 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are about to downsize from our Volvo V70 and the V50 seems a logical answer but we would appreciate your advice as to what else to consider. It...
  • Vibration in a Kia Cee'd 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    A high frequency vibration peaks at about 2900 rpm on my Kia Cee'd. It's not noticeable at low revs but unpleasant at 65ish mph, coming through the steering...
  • Winter warner 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently sold a XC90 and bought a Mercedes E class Estate. I am delighted with it but wary of another winter of snow. The XC90 coped well last year...
  • Doesn’t figure 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    According to your website, my annual road tax is £260 for my 2007 KIA Sedona 2.9 CRDi TS Auto but the DVLA charges me £445. I guess I'm not going to be...
  • E-Class reliability 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to purchase a three or four-year-old E-Class diesel automatic (Avantgarde preferred). From the many 'expert' reviews that are around,...
  • Why is is costing so much to replace a xenon headlamp? 25 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My Skoda Superb on a 54-plate needs a new headlight unit due to water ingress damaging the electronics. The price quoted is £540 plus VAT plus fitting...
  • Tyres 5 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Ford C-MAX 2.0 Titanium automatic. At the last MoT I was told it needed new front tyres so I asked the garage to get some fitted. It has come back...
  • small 4x4 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to buy a small, economical, comfortable, 4 door, automatic, 4 wheel drive vehicle. I drive a Peugeot 206 at the moment and like the length....
  • If we have our Mercedes-Benz A-Class chipped, will the warranty be void? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has a Mercedes-Benz A160 CDi automatic with which she is very happy in terms of access and comfort, but she would like a little more power. I have...
  • What's the correct tyre pressure for my Nissan Note? 18 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm trying to find out the recommended tyre pressure for my 2007 Nissan Note automatic (please see the details below) as the sticker on the door side where...
  • Wheel them in 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    As you may remember, Gowrings Mobility is now back in business and has some new products that fulfil specific needs of the disabled. The Gowrings Vauxhall...
  • Soughtomatic 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My wife, aged circa 71, would like to have her own small automatic gearbox car. It must have an excellent reliability record, low noise level and feel...
  • Open and shut 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    A local dealer has a bunch of 07 and 57 reg Peugeot 307CC 2.0 automatics. How do you rate the deal? It seems you weren’t too impressed with the auto in...
  • E-numbers 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking to buy a 2002/52 Mercedes E270 CDI Classic with 62,000 miles, or we have sourced an 04 E270 CDI Elegance. Do we need to look for any particular...
  • What happens if you receive 12 penalty points? 20 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
    What happens when you receive 12 penalty points on your driving licence?
  • Do USB chargers drain your battery? 18 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I recently purchased a USB adaptor that plugs into the cigarette lighter position. The adaptor has a digital display to show charging status. With the...
  • What's the best ULEZ compliant car? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
    Hi, we have 2 boys to do school runs 11 miles each way. What car and the best way to purchase one? It needs to be ULEZ compliant.
  • How long should rear brake pads last? 9 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I recently discovered my rear brake pads on my Volvo XC40 had worn down to the rivets at 37,000 miles, why is this? My fronts were only half worn.
  • Have you heard of Boom car insurance? 14 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I’ve just received a car insurance quote via a comparison site for Boom car insurance, which has a 5*Defaqto rating but is completely unknown to me. Have...
  • Can you recommend a Skoda Yeti replacement? 26 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
    What should I buy (new) to replace our wonderful Skoda Yeti? We want a similar, small SUV (4WD not necessary), a high seat (like the Yeti), comfortable...
 

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