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Buying my first car - what do you recommend? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy my first car (second hand) with a budget of around £4000. I need the car to get me to and from work, which would include motorway (substantial)... -
Can you recommend a family car that will excite me? 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am going to be a dad for the first time and will be reluctantly selling my much-loved 2005 Honda Civic Type-R. So here's the question: what kind of used... -
Which reliable car do you recommend for a school run and the occasional 300-mile round trip? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a car for my wife and daughter to commute eight miles each way, via rural roads, to school each day. Occasionally we will drive from our... -
Faulty DMF - should I replace or wait till it goes? 3 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've been getting a kind of honking sound when I change down gears (usually from 3rd to 2nd). My local garage says it sounds like a dual mass flywheel... -
Should I consider a diesel or a petrol Focus for a 300-400 mile weekly mileage? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to change my car, and would like to remain loyal to the Ford Focus. I currently drive between 300 and 400 miles every week, the majority of this... -
Which small 4x4 do you recommend? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you please advise me as to what small 4x4 you would recommend to buy - taking into account emissions, a good driving experience, reliability and ride... -
Rules about towing caravans? 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have over 40 incident-free years of driving behind me, and for the past six and a half years I've been driving a small campervan, no larger than some... -
The optimum hand position on the steering wheel blocks my view of My Mercedes-Benz ML's speedometer. 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My driving instructor friends, some of whom are qualified for high-speed instruction, confirm that the optimum hand position on the steering wheel is between... -
Which small auto for comfortable motorway driving? 2 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently driving a 1999 BMW 328 which I very much like, but needs replacing. The BMW is too large for me, and I'd like to find something refined,... -
New Rear Discs and Pads after 7700 miles - is this right? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Just been told that my 2010 model Hyundai i30 requires to have new rear discs and pads after only 27800 miles and its third annual service. Nothing... -
Real 60mpg cars - can you suggest any? 17 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
What are your choices for a true 60mpg car ? I'm looking to change my current car, 2008 Peugeot 207 SW 1.4VVTi for something more economical as I now... -
Can we buy a left-hand drive car in the UK and export it to Spain? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are buying a small property near Torrevieja, Spain and think we would like to have a small car to use during visits - about three times a year. We... -
Are older cars really safer for younger drivers? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
You've advised someone looking for a cheap car for their 17-year-old son to consider a small classic such a Morris Minor. I'm very concerned about this... -
Why do some 4x4 drivers drive so inconsiderately? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
During the recent flooding a friend of mine came up to a section of flooded road and, seeing that the two cars in front of him had successfully edged their... -
Buying used car 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Could you give me your advice about cars like Skoda Superb 2008, BMW 3 Series E90, Mercedes C-Class W204, Kia Optima, Hyundai i40 estate or any other good... -
Problems with a car bought at auction 17 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a car from BCA which had a mechanical report. This shows the car has a good battery, drives well but has a bit of smoke from the exhaust. The... -
How do I renew my driving licence and ensure I keep my trailer entitlement? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I shall reach 70 next July 2013 and therefore will need to renew my licence. My present paper licence has many categories, most of which I do not use,... -
Fault immediately found after buying used car 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've recently bought a 1.6 Honda Civic Sport only to find when driving it back from the dealership, that one of the engine emissions control systems has... -
Why won't this Mercedes-Benz dealer repair my friend's B Class after the clutch failed? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an elderly friend who bought a brand new B-Class Mercedes-Benz in May. In September, after only some 3000 miles, the clutch failed and the fire... -
Too many short trips 29 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been told by my local BMW dealer that my driving profile, as it appears on the car’s computer, is 'undesirable', due to too many short trips (like...