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Will the new Nissan Note 1.2 be underpowered? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 7-year-old Nissan Note automatic, bought from new, with which she is entirely happy. Being short (5-feet) she likes the ease of access to... -
Should I have my Peugeot 3008's timing belt changed? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Peugeot 308 S 1.6HDI 5-door hatchback. So far it has been an excellent car with no breakdowns. A few months ago I received a leaflet from... -
Car supermarket sold me a S-Max with hidden accident history - what can I do? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
A few months ago I bought a 2011 Ford S-Max from a well-known car supermarket. After less than a month of ownership the car started rusting. I took it... -
Which high-performance sports car should I buy? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a pensioner and have a budget of around £50,000 to treat myself to a 'fun' car before I am finally too old to enjoy driving. I have owned many high-performance... -
Low annual mileage 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a new sports convertible to use as a third car. I would expect to keep it for at least 10 years but the average annual mileage... -
Which car do you recommend for short journeys with good load space and comfort? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are in our eighties and have been happy with our now 4-year-old Golf Plus (total miles 20,000) and much older Nissan Micra, both owned from... -
Is it fair to compare my 2007 Volvo D5's fuel economy against the 2013 model? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was pleased to get 49.4 mpg real whilst averaging 53mph over 760 miles. The combined "book" figure for my 2007 Volvo D5 manual was shown as 41.5mpg and... -
Which MPV for high mileage and good comfort? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2007 SEAT Altea 2.0TDI from new and I think that it's time to change. Ideally I'd like something with a little more luggage carrying capacity... -
I think older cars, like my 2003 Jaguar S-Type, are excellent value for money. 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest the letter from ‘MH’ with regard to older luxury cars being value for money. I purchased a 53 plate S-Type Jaguar, 4.2 V8 model for... -
Buying a car for back problems 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
At 60yrs old, I would like to buy my first decent motor vehicle. It is for touring and carrying grand children. I am 6.00 foot tall and suffer from back... -
Economy con 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest comments on fuel consumption in your column. We have had a Golf Mk V Estate 2.0 TDI auto estate for over a year. It returns from... -
Which 4-door hatchback would you recommend to replace my wife's Peugeot 206? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
We are thinking of replacing my wife's car, which is a 2003 Peugeot 206 Verve, 1,124cc. We would welcome your recommendation to meet the following requirements:-... -
Why is my Jaguar XF more expensive to tax than my S-Type, despite producing less CO2 emissions? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to obtain an explanation for the following. I recently sold my S-Type Jaguar, which was listed as having a CO2 emission of CO2 g/km of 274... -
Buying a small easy access car 10 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a small, five-door, automatic car with a quality build/reliability reputation. As I have an arthritic hip, I need a car with a high driving... -
Is the Perodua Myvi a good replacement for the Toyota Yaris Verso? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
JS of Belgium wrote that her greatest car joy was when she owned a Toyota Yaris Verso and bemoaned the fact that they were no longer in production. She... -
Can you suggest a replacement for my Honda Jazz which offers better protection than a Toyota IQ? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my Honda Jazz for a Toyota IQ. I change my car every few years and my greatest joy was a Toyota Yaris Verso, alas no longer in... -
Could you recommend an automatic with lots of load space and power? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm aged 70 and need a new car. I've had major spinal surgery and my surgeon recommended that I should be driving a bus or a lorry to be in the correct... -
Undue courtesy? 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My experiences regarding courtesy cars have always been where the car was provided by the accident repair company. My 87-year-old sister has recently had... -
Shoulders of fortune 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I always understood that if it was necessary to stop on the hard shoulder that it was advisable to point the steering towards the kerb. This would help... -
What do you think about the Kia Cee'd? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 2 year old Kia Cee'd. The nature of my motoring means I need either the 1.6 petrol or the 1.6 diesel. My preference would be for...
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