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Which medium sized car? 12 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need an economical Golf size car. 1. Needs to be auto. 2. Mileage will 60 mi per day (30mi each way), mainly country side roads... 40-50 mph limit... -
I found the Speed Awareness Course well worth doing, and I left as a better driver. 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
In response to JC of Trowbridge, I sympathise with his frustration at middle lane motorway drivers. Having recently returned from driving in France and... -
Fuel consumption tests 3 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm glad to see the DT taking up the cause for improving the completely unrealistic 'Official' consumption figures. As you say, manufacturers are simply... -
Under what circumstances is undertaking legal? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
When did the law on undertaking change? Many years ago I was driving a gutless Austin A60 automatic near Birmingham on a three-lane motorway. I was following... -
After 32 years of driving a Volvo 945 can you recommend an alternative? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have driven our current Volvo 945 for 18 years and our previous Volvo 945 for 14 year.Our sons tell us we don't need such a big car at our age (73).... -
Why is ABS part of the MoT? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Megane recently failed its MoT because the ABS was out of action. I told the tester that I did not need or want ABS. I have driven for more than 50... -
My Skoda has suffered an irreparable turbo fault - who is to blame? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 10-year-old Skoda TDI with 1.9 diesel engine and 70,000 miles on the clock. My wife drives the car, and even she complained of lack of power.... -
Is my Audi A6 a 'Quattro' and will it need a four-wheel alignment check? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Audi A6 1.8T suffered a front wheel impact, which caused me to suspect the tracking may need to be checked. My local tyre dealer confirmed on his... -
Why has my Ford Focus' speedometer has developed an intermittent fault? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Focus estate with a 1.8 Zetec engine, registered in 2001. It has now travelled about 75,000 miles with no problems. Recently a fault has... -
MINI 'surging.' 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have just bought a brand new Mini One diesel for our eighteen-year-old. Both my husband and I have experienced dangerous power surges that lurch... -
Should I change my Octavia estate now while interest rates are low? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I presently drive a 2006 Octavia 2.0 TDI automatic estate. Generally I am very pleased with its performance and its load capacity ideally suits my requirements.... -
Best all weather tyre for an X-Trail? 16 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
My X-Trail is fitted with 215/60/17/H Dunlop ST 20 Grandtrek on rear and Bridgestone Dueller HP Sport on front (which need replacing soon). I am considering... -
Fronts and family 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
My son is about to take his driving test, and his mind has turned to insuring his car assuming he passes. Currently he's with Learner Drivers Direct, which... -
Ford S-Max choices 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in a young-ish used Ford S-Max with Powershift gearbox to replace my 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi DSG estate. I would choose the S-Max... -
Practical and enjoyable - what can are the choices? 16 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 51-plate Rover 25 1.6 and a 97 plate MGF 1.8vvc. The MGF was bought as the fun car and I love driving it. Time has come to consider... -
Rejecting a new car because of a fault 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Citroen DS3 Racing brand new in May 2011 on finance. Within a few weeks it developed an issue where the car misfired and lost power on acceleration.... -
Car for less than £4,000 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive an 02 plate Mazda 6 2.0 petrol auto. I do 25k a year, 80% on A-roads and motorways. I average 36mpg in the Mazda with careful driving. I... -
Guiles per gallon 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
The article comparing diesel and petrol Fabias was very interesting but was probably not how most people drive most of the time. I am trying to choose... -
Would you recommend the Ford C-Max or Land Rover Freelander for towing a caravan? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am going to buy a caravan, possibly of a maximum weight of 1,400kg, and need to change my car, as at the moment drive a 2006 Ford Focus C Max 1.6 TDCi... -
How can I minimise damage to my Jaguar X-Type 2.2D's dual mass flywheel? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
It is apparent that the dual mass flywheel and clutch is known to give problems with some drivers (including myself) with the Jaguar X-Type 2.2D, but this...