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  • Proboematic Jaguar S-Type 13 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I recently bought a Jaguar S-Type on an internet auction site from a trader with no reserve. The car looked good in the pictures, but only had a few months...
  • Byers questions Final part (hopefully) 2 May 2002 (Forum)
    in an efficient manner without use of a car and do not have the Minister?s block exemption from benefit in kind tax. Government Policy A steady run down of public transport has resulted in the motor car being, for the majority, the only viable method of personal mobility, especially in rural areas
  • Are there any cars with sliding doors that fit three child seats? 8 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I want a car or MPV with sliding doors for a family of three kids and two adults. I currently have a Ford S-MAX and we can get three child seats in the...
  • I get the impression that buying any other car but a hybrid or electric in today's market is risky - do you agree? 30 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a 1.5 TSI VW Passat Estate GT in September and I'm very happy with the buy. I moved from a 2.0 TDI to the mid-sized petrol engine due to the overall...
  • Would a Rover 75 make a good first car? 4 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm 17 and working on passing my driving test soon. I've got a little bit of money saved up and want to buy my first car. Ideally I want to spend £3000...
  • Faulty S-MAX - What are our options? 7 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We recently bought a 2007 S-MAX and was told it came with a three month warranty from a third party company. The dealer assured us the car was free from...
  • Which petrol automatic SUV should we buy for motorway and local use? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Over the past four years our situation has changed. I no longer drive due to eye problems and my wife now does all the driving. She is in her mid 70’s....
  • Ford C-Max electric parking brake problem 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Three weeks ago I went over a speed bump and the battery warning light came on and a warning 'Limited EPB' appeared on the console. I took the car, a 2004...
  • Claiming compensation from trade seller 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a Ford Focus 1.8 (2000) 75,000 miles roughly two months ago from a Trade Seller - one guy owning a fully registered company. I was generally happy...
  • Porschy and best 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a BMW Z4 coupe (57 - Dec 2007, 3.0 Sport manual, FSH, 44k), which I would like to change. I recently drove the new Z4 35i and was unimpressed....
  • Chattering Class 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned a series of S-Class Mercedes. At least ten in a row, all wonderful, and all petrol. Recently, against my better judgement, I bought an ex-demonstrator...
  • Shifting circumstances 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My problem is probably not uncommon. Some 5 years ago I suffered a series of strokes, which left me with an insubordinate left leg. I was advised by our...
  • Drove a few cars yesterday 10 May 2009 (Forum)
    and had its first "service" (expensive oil change) a few weeks ago. It has been faultless since I've owned it and consistently returns around 30 mpg in mainly urban use and up to early 40's on the motorway. The most impressive thing about the car is undoubtedly the engine, which is smooth, quick and has
  • Can you suggest a replacement for our Suzuki Vitara? 28 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
    My Suzuki Vitara is six years old and starting to need a few extra repairs every MoT and service. The tinny sounding doors are also beginning to annoy...
  • Should I get Michelin or Continental tyres? 17 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
    You recommend Michelin CrossClimate+ but they're not available in my tyre size. Are Cross Climate SUVs just as good or would Continental AllSeasonContact...
  • Is a cam belt change necessary? 9 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2015 Audi A3 e-tron plug in hybrid, and find it brilliant in every way. It was our main car but 18 months ago I passed it on to my wife, who only...
  • What's the best aftermarket reversing camera? 25 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering fitting a reversing camera to my recently purchased Honda Jazz, to supplement the reversing sensors. I am looking at the Halfords EchoMaster...
  • Will an MGB retro fitted with a V8 still be classed as historic and tax free? 8 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a 1970s MGB GT V8. An original car will be classed as an historic vehicle affecting the need for tax and MoT. Many of the originally...
  • A neighbour reversed into my car and is blaming me - what do I do to stop the claim being 50/50 fault? 1 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently been involved in an incident where I reversed out of my relatives' driveway and was stationary on the roadside. A neighbour then reversed...
  • Ford Powershift gearbox fault - unacceptable issue? 4 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 60 reg S-MAX with the power shift box. We bought it second hand from a large non-Ford dealer. When the car was 3 1/2 years old but with only...
 

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