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  • Buying a second hand van 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My van was stolen back in December. I used it to carry big drums around to schools to do workshops. I don't know much about vans at all and am finding...
  • Which cars are in a low or exempt road tax bracket? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I want to change my big old car for something small and economical. There are so many to choose from, but what do you recommend? I want low tax group,...
  • Raised expectation 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We're in our late 60s and not getting any more nimble. My 05 E46 BMW 320d Touring with 40k miles on the clock has always been dealer-serviced since new....
  • Valetta parking 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I have reached an impasse when trying to choose a new car. For most of the year, we live in Gozo: a wonderfully old-fashioned, sunkissed hideaway,...
  • RAV counter 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 52 plate 61,000 mile RAV-4 D-4D. The car has been owned by us for the last two years. Earlier this year, at 55,000 miles, we lost the use of...
  • Might shift 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I recently purchased a Honda Jazz 1.4 ES I-SHIFT and am very disappointed so far, just not getting at all used the deceleration and lurching back when...
  • Does the £40k VED premium apply to vans as well as cars? 4 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I am purchasing a new Volkswagen Transporter van and having it converted into a campervan. The purchase price of the basic van is just over £40k. Does...
  • Downsizing to one car, what should we choose? 9 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I have a Mazda CX5 petrol automatic and a Kia Stinger GTS. It might make sense to opt for a single car. We like the performance and front-seat...
  • Could you recommend some all-season tyres? 20 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Could you recommend some all-season tyres for my Nissan Qashqai? Size is 215/60 R17 96H. I do approximately 8000-10,000 miles a year. Looking for comfort,...
  • Can you recommend a small, economical car to replace my ageing Micra? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a Nissan Micra and it's getting old (2006, 110,000 miles) so I'm looking at what to buy next. I would like something similar regarding economy...
  • Why won't the brakes on my Morris Minor work? 19 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1970 Morris Minor truck. I have fitted a new master cylinder and renewed all of the brake lines. When I pump brakes I have nothing, I have rebuilt...
  • Would a two wheel drive car fitted with winter tyres cope as well as a 4x4 with winter tyres? 11 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I am having to change my 2008 Nissan X-Trail and want to buy a more environmentally friendly car. However, I live in an upland area of Wales where we get...
  • What's the best car for someone with back pain? 18 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
    What should I look when selecting a new car taking into consideration that I commute 60 miles per day (good quality road) and I have some issues with back...
  • What's causing the intermittent power loss in my Toyota RAV4? 16 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Toyota RAV4 CVT 2014 petrol, that has an intermittent loss of power when trying to pull away particularly from a side. I'm not sure if it's the...
  • Poor fuel economy - are drivers to blame? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I was looking at your Real MPG section and checked my 2007 Nissan Qashqai; it shows a Real MPG of 47mpg which is not that great really I think. I drive...
  • Why is my Renault Scenic cutting out? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 52-reg Scenic which drives like a gem and started every day at -8 this winter, which I love. But it has started cutting out and after visiting...
  • Can you recommend a 4x4 company car with good load carrying capacity? 28 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a new company vehicle. I work in outdoor events - in the summer I am on green field sites across the country and in the winter I’m doing...
  • What is causing mould in our car? 20 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has a 2005 Nissan Micra. She hasn't driven for a few weeks and we went to start it today, the seats and steering wheel are covered in mould. First...
  • Could you suggest a relatively easy to maintain and economic to fix modern classic? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
    Having sold my two classic Triumphs, I'm at the age where I'm having difficulty in doing full maintenance jobs but still appreciate driving and owning...
  • Problematic 1 Series clutch 27 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    First, I must say how totally impressed I am with the service received from Sytner BMW, Birmingham. 1. At my first service, approx. 7000 miles, I remarked...
 

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