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Our secondhand Ford Focus suffered coolant failure - should we take it to a main dealer for repairs? 28 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
We had what sounds like coolant failure in our Ford Focus EcoBoost Estate this week. Unfortunately it happened in France and we are in the process of organising... -
Why are 2CVs so expensive to buy? 13 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine likes the 2CV and he thinks they are reliable. Is this true? Why are they they also expensive to buy? -
My son wants to buy a classic car in Morocco and drive it home to the UK - what are the pitfalls of him doing this? 5 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son is a student on a year abroad in Morocco. He's fallen in love with an ancient Renault 4 (left hand drive). He wants to buy it and drive it home... -
Why can't I find an affordable used car with a full service history? 21 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My beloved Citroen C1 has recently been written off as a Cat D so I need to find a replacement. I'm looking to spend no more than £3500 and want to buy... -
Parking Eye parking charge notice - how can I appeal? 28 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have just received a parking ticket from Parking Eye for parking at a large service station. I had just arrived back from France and had driven non-stop... -
Is my Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI likely to suffer from DSG problems? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI DSG. I have just been on Twitter and a couple of forums and found out that problems are appearing in France and Denmark,... -
Which MPV do you recommend which can carry a lot of luggage and a dog cage? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter lives most of the year in France and now wants to change her car. She does approx 10,000 miles a year and needs a reasonable amount of space... -
Are winter tyres compulsory for hire cars in Europe? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I know you’re a fan of winter tyres, and you mention that they are very commonly used in mainland Europe. When I go on skiing holidays, I look for winter... -
Which used petrol saloon/hatchback for £15,000? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wish to buy used saloon/hatchback. I have a budget of about £15,000 and I want a car of no more than three years old, max 20,000 miles, petrol, good... -
Can you recommend a car with easy access for elderly relatives? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are looking after elderly relatives and now have to provide transport for them. They struggle to get into our cars so my much loved 2007... -
Why don't green lights flash before turning orange, allowing drivers to halt before the red light? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Some time ago you rightly pointed out that, approaching a green light, you should expect that it would change. Although theoretically it shouldn't happen,... -
Astra la vista 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our Astra of 10 years and 100,000 miles has nagging problems and we struggle to get out of the low seating and to load a wheel chair in and our of the... -
Recommend a replacement for our Mazda 2 with a high driving position and easy access? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2003 Mazda 2 TS2, owned from new, with under 50,000 miles on the clock. We wish to change this for a similar car, petrol, not diesel. We require... -
Would you choose the 2008 Toyota Avensis, 2007 Volkswagen Golf or 2007 Volkswagen Passat? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive about 20,000 miles each year including about three trips to France, during which time I tow a light caravan for no more than three weeks. I look... -
Why did my husband's Renault Safrane produce a puff of smoke when he started it? 8 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My huband is driving his ageing Renault Safrane in France at the moment and wrote "It was 42 degrees when I started the car, and I got a brief puff of... -
Why the delay in delivery of my new Citroen Grand Picasso? 25 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had a Citroen Grand Picasso Exclusive EGS on order since March. The delivery date was going to be June, but the dealer has told me that the expected... -
Big banger theory 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter wants to buy a car to keep in the garage of her house in France for use when she's there. It's likely to be parked for 3 months at a time then... -
Holiday ire car 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I had a wonderful, carefree holiday in South of France, until we came to return the Avis hire car at Marseille Airport. The car had acquired a small chip... -
Registration fate 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
During a holiday in France our Renault Megane Cabriolet Coupe was written off in an accident on June 23rd 2005. We never saw it again. This car had our... -
Driving back into UK with camper van on SORN 6 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have been in france for the past five years, stuck here with camper van and drunk violent partner. Unable to drive van as too big for me to drive. Partner...
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