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Which MPV should I buy? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has... -
Have cam belt change intervals changed for Skoda models? 29 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read that VW has issued a new directive to dealers about cam belt change intervals. I own a 2016 Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI which has only... -
If I transfer my insurance policy will a potential buyer of my old car be covered by his policy to drive it? 25 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
If I transfer my policy to my new car will a potential buyer still be covered by his policy to drive mine even though it’s not insured by me? -
Is it damaging to allow my car to idle for up to five minutes on cold mornings before setting out? 6 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is it damaging to allow my car to idle for up to five minutes on cold mornings before setting out? I have heard conflicting advice about this. Am I causing... -
Should I replace my runflats with normal tyres? 25 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My 2019 BMW Z4 will soon need new tyres. Should I renew with runflats or not? The latest G29 M4s are not fitted with runflats by BMW and lots of drivers... -
Can I buy a hybrid even if I don't use it during the winter? 31 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a Toyota Yaris, the car will not be used in the winter months and garaged. Will this affect the life of the lithium batteries if not used... -
Driving another vehicle with third party cover - what happens if the vehicle gets damaged? 1 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have fully comprehensive insurance on my car and the policy document says I can drive another vehicle with third party cover. I need to drive my sister's... -
What's the best automatic for a learner driver? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 21 year old daughter has applied for her provisional licence and is keen to learn on an automatic. We will need to buy a small auto and have up to £3500... -
Garage says brakes are rusty and need cleaned due to lack of driving. Is this right? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
My daughter in law took her Mazda MX-5 for a service this week. It's about eighteen months old and she has had it since June 2020. Due to lockdown, though,... -
My 90-year-old dad has decided to stop driving - can I drive his car as a named driver in order to sell it? 21 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My 90-year-old dad has suddenly decided to stop driving. His insurance runs out in a few days but as he lives far away I cannot get to see him before the... -
What are the respective pros and cons of naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
What are the respective pros and cons of naturally aspirated and turbocharged petrol engines? -
What's the best automatic gearbox? 12 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I started driving in the 1970s and have always had negative thoughts about automatic transmission - namely slow and thirsty. Clearly the world has moved... -
Should I keep or sell my old Polo? 1 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have had my 2008 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI since new. It has covered 37,000 miles and hasn’t given me any major problems. I am wondering if I should keep... -
MX5 vs GT86 - Which is best? 15 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a sports car. What is your view on the Mazda MX-5 (2.0-litre not the 1.5) and Toyota GT86. Cost wise there is not much difference... -
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... -
Can you recommend a family friendly SUV? 17 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am searching for a family friendly SUV. I drive about 12,000 miles a year and intend to keep the car for five years. Ideally, I want all-wheel drive... -
Can you recommend a no-nonsense car with lots of space for luggage and passengers? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having now retired I shall be looking for a secondhand car that will carry four people and luggage occasionally but is not in the big car league. I require... -
Misleading advertisement 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a car from a franchised dealer. The car was advertised as 2 owners (I have a copy of the Auto Trader advert), which influenced my decision... -
Audi A3 value 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Her indoors wants to change our 2003 A3 TDI Quattro for either an Audi A4 Avant, Volkswagen Tiguan or a Golf Estate. Please can you let us know how much... -
Can you recommend a hatchback that is shorter than 4596mm to replace our Vauxhall Vectra? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are 76 and have enjoyed the comfort and trouble-free motoring of our Vauxhall Vectra Design for the last six years. We are thinking of replacing it...
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