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Which reliable, economical four or five door car would you recommend? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 1995 Mercedes-Benz E320 coupe and a 1989 Mercedes-Benz G Wagon (that runs on LPG and petrol). Both have done over 140,000 miles and... -
Why can't the London Congestion Charge be automated? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just heard on Radio 5 a very interesting fact about Ken Livingstone’s London Congestion Charge. The programme alleged that the whole scheme is now... -
S320 CDI automatic transmission 7 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 53 reg Merc S320 CDI, which has covered 120,000 miles. Last year (20,000 miles ago) I had to have the transmission rebuilt (ingress of water... -
Devon help us 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I write regarding the letter from MM in last Saturday's Telegraph. As an accident to my wife's car was deemed to be the fault of the other party, our... -
Can you recommend a small petrol automatic hatchback to replace our Nissan Qashqai and Toyota Verso? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Having considered a rationalisation of our transport requirements, my wife and I have finally decided to address the situation. I am 81, and my wife is... -
Using left-foot braking in an automatic is much more efficient in traffic, and faster away from the lights. 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I passed my IAM test in 1985. I had arranged a test at short notice and was tested by the chief examiner who remarked that he had never seen anyone braking... -
Are you aware of a transmission fault recall for the 2002 BMW X5? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 BMW X5 which has got transmission problems, has displayed a transmission error ('Trans. Fail-Safe Prog') on the dash but is not now showing.... -
Wagging the dog 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
We wondered if you could offer your thoughts on the following please. My partner's company car (currently 9-3 Sportwagon) is due for renewal in September... -
Institute of Advanced Manslaughter 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I quote from the IAM handbook - "Advanced Driving - the essential guide" in which and I quote, from page 46: "As a rule, left foot braking is best avoided,... -
Fraughtomatic 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have been the proud owner of various models of Honda all with automatic gearbox over the last 14 years. At present I own a 2006 Jazz automatic. This... -
Tees made 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
We are now retired and would like your advice on which car/s might best suit our current needs. We fancy a Mini MPV for the added height giving clearer... -
Chain letter 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have a dilemma. At present we have a 70,000 mile 1998S Nissan Almera automatic, top spec. We love it: always reliable, cheap to service oil... -
Do motorway speed cameras operate when no limit is shown? 7 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have received a notification of prosecution from West Midlands Police for travelling at 81 mph thus exceeding the 70 mph speed limit. This was recorded... -
Is a car whose airbags have deployed automatically a write off? 27 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is it true insurance companies will generally write off a car whose airbags have deployed? -
What's a good modern classic to use as a daily car? 9 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
My son would like a modern classic car. However it would have to be his main car and be up to being used daily all year round. Are there any cars suitable... -
What's a suitable replacement for a Ford B-MAX? 1 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
My daughter needs to replace her 2016 Ford B-MAX for something with more luggage space. She likes the sliding doors and wants an automatic and can add... -
What's the best first car for a new driver? 3 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
My daughter will be finishing university in June and wants help to buy her first car. She will be 22 and we just require a car thats reliable and cheap... -
Can you still get insurance that covers a car to be driven by anyone? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am 92 and I seem to remember that about 70 years ago my father used to insure his car comprehensibly to be driven by 'any driver' When did that option... -
My dealer says my Mercedes E-Class Auto needs a gearbox service but it's only done 33,000 miles, is this necessary? 25 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2018 MB E-Class, it’s done 33,000 miles. The dealer tells me it needs an automatic gearbox service this year - £375 + VAT. Is it strictly necessary,... -
Has the private parking code of practice been scrapped? 2 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I've just come across the headline: "Private Parking Code of Practice scrapped." Seriously, after all the hype, all the waiting, all the hope of a fairer...
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