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Which MPV? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a used family car or MPV that seats 2 adults and 2 kids - 7 seats would be nice for odd occasions but a 500+ litre boot is a must for bikes,... -
Seven seater for family of five? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace our reasonably good C-Max with a seven seater for our family of two adults, plus three children (5, 3 and 1 year old right now) and occasional... -
Buying a car with a fault from a private seller? 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read somewhere that any vehicle seller, whether private or trade, is not allowed to sell a vehicle that is unroadworthy and that if a fault develops... -
Coolant loss in a 16 month old Astra 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 16 month old (from new) 17k miles Astra J 1.4 Turbo has started consuming coolant. The first time the warning "check coolant" came on I filled the header... -
Can I change my BMW 1 Series' tyres for something with a more comfortable ride? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently changed my car from a BMW 3 Series to a 1 Series 1.6 model and I have Michelin tyres 205/55 R16 91H runflats and I find the ride to be... -
Why does our Mercedes-Benz CLS 320 cut out for no reason? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
In May this year our 52,000 mile 2006 Mercedes CLS 320 CDI suddenly stopped without warning with the ignition switching itself off and the key rotating... -
Will you run a made-up question in your column to help us pressure the government over compulsory eye examinations? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm getting in touch from Specsavers with a view to sharing with you statistics found as part of their Drive Safe campaign, in conjunction with road safety... -
Should my daughter adopt left-foot braking techniques to drive an automatic? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just insured my 21-year-old daughter to drive my automatic Volvo XC70. She is a calm, competent and safe driver and I have no misgivings about her... -
Which automatic MPV is most reliable for under £7000? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for an automatic 7-seater for under £7000. Any type of vehicle will be considered, ideally not larger than a Galaxy, which is reasonably... -
I think my Peugeot 406 Coupe, converted to LPG, meets the requirements of your correspondent BL. 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
BL had £5000 for a car needed for a 400-mile weekly commute. I had to make this choice about four years ago. My choice was a 2.0-litre 2001 Peugeot 406... -
2009 Mondeo clutch problem 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've got a 2009/59 Mondeo diesel - 140hp 2-litre, manual, Titanium X. I bought it from TC Harrison in Peterborough at 10,000 miles; they had previously... -
I urge fellow motorists to consider buying older cars, such as my 1996 BMW 328i. 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I always read with interest the letters you publish, yet find myself exasperated by the cost of even modest modern motors. It is many years since I purchased... -
Is my car an imposter? 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a type r 53plate. It was imported from the Isle of Man in 2010 with low miles. I have spoken today to the seller and he... -
Diagnosing poor fuel consumption 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am experiencing very low fuel returns on my 2006 Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi Ghia of around 28 miles per gallon. The large rubber hose that connects to rear... -
Garage charging excessively and not repairing the problem 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My X-Type is suffering excess fuel consumption and poor acceleration. My local garage stated it had two leaking diesel injectors and gave an estimate of... -
Why won't my Alfa Romeo Giulietta return the quoted mpg figure of 54mpg? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
The mpg on my Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 MultiAir TCT has worsened to a combined 26.4mpg. I have just got it back from the dealer today after having it checked... -
Are there any cheap, basic cars available in the UK? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am old. In car years, my vehicle is even older. I don’t drive it because I like classic cars. I drive it because, not having a nice taxpayer-funded pension,... -
Trading in my old car for a new one, what should I get? 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 3 year old Clio 1.2 3-door. I finish paying for it in April. I think I should trade in for new. I want similar size car but with better fuel... -
Disastra zone 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
My husband's trusty and very ancient Vauxhall Astra 1.6 automatic has finally given up the ghost and he needs to replace it quickly with a very reliable... -
Commutered sentences 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
For more than a decade, I have been commuting long distances to work, so have had a small diesel MPV, and also tow a caravan. Quite a cost-effective combination...
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