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  • Autoquake 17 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I've seen a car I like being sold on Autoquake in Leeds and I live in North Devon. Are they a reputable company? The car is a Volvo V70 2008 at around...
  • Snow Socks 7 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I would very much appreciate your opinion on Snow Socks, particularly in relation to a Honda CR-V on the rear wheels in snow and ice.
  • What are your opinions of the Mazda 2 Activematic? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife is keen to buy a new car and has her sights on the Mazda 2 Activematic. Have you had the opportunity to test one yet?
  • Why isn't my Fiat Punto charging its battery? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Mk1 Fiat Punto. I've had no problems with it at all until yesterday, when I was driving along and the battery light came on and is now not charging...
  • Why is my Renault Clio's speedo erratic? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Everything in my 2001 Renault Clio's dashboard works properly apart from my speedometer. Once it gets to 40mph, the speedo hand becomes shaky and it goes...
  • What's wrong with my Mercedes-Benz's gearbox? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2000 320CDI Mercedes-Benz estate with 175,000 miles, owned from new. The latest problem is with the automatic gearbox. It won't go from park to...
  • Recommend a narrow car to fit into my garage? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a secondhand car that is narrow enough to fit into my garage (1.96m) and also allows easy access for my aged parents. I've found a Fiat...
  • Which model of Volkswagen Golf should I buy for 13,000 miles a year? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I want a perky Volkswagen Golf to drive that is fairly economical. I intend to keep the car, so am thinking about a diesel engine. I do quite a high mileage,...
  • What do you think of the Peugeot 3008 automatic? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of purchasing the Peugeot 3000 auto six-speed. I am disabled and am only able to now drive automatics. Have you any opinions on these cars?
  • How do all-season tyres perform on motorways? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I drive approximately 12,000 miles per year in a 2004 diesel Astra, 30 per cent motorway miles and the rest on country roads and lanes. The tyres are due...
  • What are the servicing costs of the 3-litre diesel Jaguar XF Sport? 24 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    After a test drive in the 3-litre diesel Jaguar XF Sport I was sold until I asked our Jaguar man about servicing costs, which seem to be extortionately...
  • Should I tell my insurer that a named driver has been prosecuted for speeding and has points on his licence? 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    A named driver on my private car insurance policy has an unspent Fixed Penalty speeding offence (Code SP30). Can I allow him to drive my car, given that...
  • Lex Plus 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Five years ago you recommended me a Lexus RX300. I have since been delighted with this car but feel it is now time to think of a replacement I am 80 years...
  • Style counselled 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I intend to buy a Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe. I’ve decided to go for the 2.0 litre engine but am undecided as to whether to specify the 6-speed manual transmission...
  • Smooth, creamy hell, man’s 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My 65,000 mile 1999S petrol Mercedes Benz E240 has excessive white creamy sludge on the inside of the oil filler cap, particularly during cold weather,...
  • Jazztised 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has a 5-year-old Honda Jazz CVT, which has been extremely reliable and a joy to drive, but she is now thinking of a replacement automatic. What...
  • A drunk driver wrote off my parked car but hasn't reported to his insurer - how do I claim for my losses? 23 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My parked car was crashed into by a drink driver at night, I was at home sleeping. The police arrested him for drink driving and criminal damage and arranged...
  • BMW Runflat Tyres 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a BMW 3 Series Touring (320d X Drive) with P7 runflats. I value the security they provide in being able to continue driving, albeit for a limited...
  • Bought a car but can't drive it due to missing paperwork - what can I do? 16 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    A few weeks ago I paid a deposit for a used Ford Focus ST. The car had a private registration, but the dealer said the paperwork was with the DVLA for...
  • Which family car? 7 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a young family, and now require a larger car but I want it to match certain criteria. I currently drive a Ford Fusion but this is quite a squeeze...
 

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