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Does annual mileage make much difference to car insurance costs? 4 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I wonder what difference quoting annual mileages makes to premiums, unless mileages are enormous. I only do about 9000 miles a year. Would quoting 10,000... -
Can I mix different tyre brands front and back on a 4x4? 27 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 BMW X1 xDrive on run flats. I don’t mind the harsh ride but they are Pirelli P7 and seem to lack grip in winter. It has 255/40 R18 95V on... -
What is a pensioners racing car? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I - both pensioners - are car enthusiasts. We recently bought a Kia Sorento KX3 automatic for towing the caravan and now would like a car for... -
Should I change my insurer or stick with my current policy provider at renewal time? 9 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
My multi-car insurance policy is coming up for renewal with Aviva, who I have been with for years. My renewal is £447, so I went online and found LV's... -
I hit a car, then another vehicle hit my car afterwards - why am I being charged two excess fees? 26 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I had a collision in the snow on 28 February, which was my fault. While exchanging details with the other party, an out of control tractor drove into the... -
Is there a way of establishing the name/location of previous owners of the car that I've bought? 18 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a 1990 SAAB 900. On the V5 Doc it states that it has had 6 previous owners. I have extensive paperwork from day 1, but can only see details... -
Should I have the oil pipes changed to avoid the turbo becoming blocked? 7 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Volvo XC60 Twin Turbo, which has done 40,000 miles. Should I have the oil pipes changed at the next service? I know you're often saying they... -
What four door saloon should I get to use as a taxi? 11 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a Skoda Octavia for a taxi. I'm looking at the DSG in the 1.6 TDI or 2.0 TDI. Which would you recommend in terms of reliability as I would... -
Does Proton still exist in this country? 5 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My elderly great aunt has had the same Proton 1.3 GE since 1991. It has been faultlessly reliable but, as she is now 89 years of age, she would like an... -
Need a small petrol hatchback with torque converter gearbox 17 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my Honda Jazz with a similar-sized hatchback;however, I want a petrol automatic with decent performance. I don’t fancy a CVT gearbox... -
Best used estate? 13 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a used mid-size estate. I have been reading your answers to similar questions, and it seems you recommend the following: * Ford Mondeo *... -
What's the whining noise coming from my engine? 11 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD SE Lux automatic with 20k on the clock. Over the past few weeks I can hear a whining noise behind the normal engine noise... -
Need a used car for high mileage motorway driving 12 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a car for high mileage motorway use. Approx 30k miles a year. Preferably automatic. Considered BMW 3 or 5 series (including coupe), Merc... -
Twin-turbochargers - do I have to worry about overheating? 23 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new Honda CR-V. The vehicle has two turbo-chargers giving the 1.6 diesel engine the same power as the diesel 2.2. I have read in your... -
Bought a car six weeks ago but still haven't got the V5C 8 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car from a used car dealer forecourt 6 weeks ago. Two weeks ago I rang the dealer as the V5C registration document had still not arrived - I... -
Emailing with mobile phone while using stop start technology 3 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am having a disagreement with someone who was driving a car and using their phone while I was a passenger. We were stopped in traffic (not a long time)... -
Selling our Micra 1 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am 82 and my wife is 78. We both dislike driving and would like to sell our 2011 Nissan Micra Visia CVT. I pay £110 annual tax, £205 insurance and... -
How can I cure excessive road noise on my Ford Kuga? 21 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2012 Ford Kuga Titanium X with 15,000 miles on the clock from a local dealer. The car has Nexen tyres on the front, Bridgestone... -
Buying a new Crossover - what would you recommend? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new crossover, but cannot decide on what car to buy. I want something that’s fun to drive, with good fuel economy and low road tax. I’m... -
Buying a used BMW 3 series saloon - which engine? 1 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
Which engine would be best for long term reliability - 320i, 328i or 330d? I prefer the way petrol drives but am worried about coil and injector problems...
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