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Should I let my car idle before switching it off? 16 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is waiting to collect a used 2017 Kia Sportage from a Kia dealership. Your articles have often recommend drivers using Shell V power fuel.... -
What's the best way to tackle a steep incline in a 4WD? 26 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mitsubishi L200. There is no 'hill descent' facility on this vehicle. To avoid excessive brake wear, would you suggest I select 'Sport Mode' and... -
I have noticed many different makes of cars that seem to have a defect when they turn at right angles? 8 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have noticed many different makes of cars that seem to have a defect when they turn at right angles or go round a roundabout, in their lights. Specifically... -
What's the best classic that goes and handles well? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a low cost classic which goes and handles well and is reliable. Toyota Celicas and the sportier Rover 75s seem to be in my price bracket.... -
What used van do you recommend for £8000? 19 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a Toyota Proace, Peugeot Expert or Citroen Dispatch (around three years old). It’s for my business, but will also need to tow my... -
What car would you recommend for high mileage, mainly motorway driving, on a £9000 budget? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
What car would you recommend for 25,000 miles a year, mainly motorway driving? I have had Audi and Mercedes-Benz in the past but found that the rate they... -
Need a used MPG for £3500 - what should I buy? 6 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have budget of around £3500 for a seven-seater automatic MPV. This will be used for 10 mile trips by my wife for dropping kids to school. I would like... -
What's the best used car for £4000? 6 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used car on a budget of £4000. I will be doing about 12,000 miles a year - 40 miles a day on my commute along an A-road to work -... -
We need a small MPV with good access for a dog - any suggestions? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a new car which our dog can easily climb into. We need something with an estate car-type seat arrangement, where the flat floor goes... -
Can I reject a car that does not have a full service history as advertised? 1 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a car from a National Car Dealership under the distance online regulations. The car was delivered last week just before I was... -
Our diesel Ford Focus suffered a big DPF fault with other damage - is the trader who sold us the car liable? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am writing you regarding my Ford Focus 1.6TDCI. I purchased it in April 2012 with 38,000 miles on the clock. In October the engine malfunction light... -
Which family car? 7 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a young family, and now require a larger car but I want it to match certain criteria. I currently drive a Ford Fusion but this is quite a squeeze... -
V62 bomber 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
Two years ago I accepted a job in the UK, moving myself and family from Belgium to the Midlands. I have been happy with our new life in the UK, but recently... -
How can I prevent my Ford Fiesta from being stolen? 12 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I understand that the Ford Fiesta, especially those with keyless systems are quite prone to theft. Is there any relatively straightforward and not too... -
What should we replace our Peugeot 208 with? 28 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My wife wants to replace her 2012 Peugeot 208. We have looked at similar sized Kia and Hyundai vehicles but nothing is really grabbing our attention. We... -
What affordable alternatives are there to tyre repair kit? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Volkswagen T-Cross, which comes with tyre repair kit. The dealer doesn't seem keen on a spare tyre kit and quoted about £400... -
How reliable is the BMW i3? 8 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
My BMW i3 is just about to exit its 3 year warranty and I have been offered extended warranty at £700-plus per annum. This seems quite a lot of money for... -
What are the age restrictions for towing a trailer? 11 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
Because of my age, 72, I am restricted to towing a small trailer (gross weight 750kg). How can I upgrade my driving licence to tow a bigger trailer, say... -
What's the cheapest way to get insurance for a 17-year-old? 2 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
My grandson will be 17 years old this month. He has a Citroen C2 purchased for him. What would be the most economical way to get insured? -
Do any manufacturers offer free insurance on new cars? 5 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
When searching for a good small used car for my 19 year old daughter in 1996, we found that the brand new Citroen Saxo came with two years free insurance,...
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