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  • The young wons 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I hope you don't mind me asking, but you mentioned an insurance company that insures young drivers, 18 years old. I am trying to get insurance for an...
  • CC top 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have decided to buy a CC - convertible with a metal folding roof. Having owned a 3 Series BMW convertible in the past, I find their servicing costs,...
  • Unbroken brakes 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I read in last weeks Saturday motoring section, your reply to a motorist who complained about having to replace brake discs and pads after only 19,000...
  • Sticks shift 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of moving on from my much-loved 120,000 mile Volvo 480. I live in inner London and mainly use a car for quick trips to and from North Wales...
  • The white stuff 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I just got my first experience of driving my C-Max 2.0 TDCI Titanium on snow-covered roads. I’ve been driving for 50 years, last 10 in a Volvo V40 and...
  • Steering problem with Suzuki SX4 6 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My Suzuki SX4's steering has a habit of wandering when motorway driving. Would fitting all weather tyres help to reduce this?
  • ABS light is on my Peugeot 307 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The ABS light on my Peugeot 307 has come on. I can also hear a tinny sound when driving, any idea what’s the fault?
  • What cam drive does my Yaris have? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Please advise whether my Toyota Yaris 2006 1.3 VVT-i has a chain or belt driven cam?
  • What licence for a full-sized trike? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have been told that I can drive a full size trike motor cycle on my existing licence (Cat B, G & H from 1974)
  • Which tyres would give a softer ride on my Volvo V70? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a Volvo V70 on Pirelli 6000 tyres (original spec). Can you recommend a tyre that would provide a softer ride?
  • Why is my Triumph Herald breaking rotor arms? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Why is the engine killing my Triumph Herald's rotor arm? I'm now on my third in a matter of months.
  • Almera mater 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Thank you for your advice. In the end I have bought a Nissan Almera 1.5S. Please let me know your views on this.
  • Do I need to renew my driving licence when I turn 70? 22 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
    My driving licence was issued in November 2021 and is valid until November 2024. I turn 70 before the expiry date. Do I have to renew my licence when I...
  • What is the best car for a person recovering from a hip replacement? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
    What is the best car for a person recovering from a hip replacement?
  • What's causing my Peugeot 206 to misfire? 22 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My 2003 Peugeot 206 1.4 diesel has developed a misfire. I took it to my local garage, but they have not been able to find any fault as the diagnostics...
  • Citroen Berlingo fault light - what does it mean? 1 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    When driving my 2004 Citroen Berlingo Multispace I've noticed a red stop sign appearing on the instrument cluster and warning sound. It happens once a...
  • Need a narrower car 2 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a SAAB 9-5 Aerodeck 04-Reg and I am fed up with the tight squeeze in and out of my garage. I would like to buy a smaller car with all or more of...
  • Would you recommend a Beetle or MINI convertible, and should I buy an automatic? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am a fit and active 75-year-old and learned to drive in London in a Ford Popular when I was 17. I have always driven manual cars. Being barely five foot...
  • How can I defend my friend against an accident claim when he was driving my car? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Please can you help me? At the end of last year I loaned my car to a Missionary friend who returned to this country for Christmas, who was aged 55 with...
  • Can you recommend a 4x4 for use in snow, and can we buy a car and register it in Spain? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I hope you can give me some advice. I've never been attracted to 4x4s, but living in Scotland and having two severe winters in a row has persuaded me that...
 

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