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Black death 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
Just over a year ago I bought a new (pre-reg) FIAT 500 1.25 diesel (I mean the type of fuel, not the confusingly ‘Diesel’ branded car). I used it as a... -
Charge of the electric light brigade 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
So Gordon Brown wants us all to whizz around in electric cars because they are 'green'. I see plenty of downsides but not many upsides, except reduced... -
Should I buy a used Jaguar XF? 23 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
Can you give me your opinion of a Jaguar XF please. I had one (late 2015 mark), sold it and bought a Fabia that is very sensible but so boring. It makes... -
Overheating problems with a Fiesta 18 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I broke down after my car overheated. Looked at the coolant and there wasn't any. Put loads in and managed to get it back (3miles away). Got home and looked... -
A winter’s tyre 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
In a recent response I think you said that a new run-flat tyre would be available from October which offered a softer ride than previous run-flats. I need... -
Is the Citroen C4 Cactus safe? 12 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
Please advise if a used Citroen C4 Cactus is a good buy, given its 4-star Euro NCAP rating. I think this is due to the absence of autonomous emergency... -
Should I replace by 9 year old Toyota Land Cruiser or keep it? 19 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Toyota Land Cruiser Invincible with 90k (bought about 3 years ago). They are claimed to be reliable am I better holding on to it and 'running... -
Which automatic should I buy up to £20,000? 11 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm going to be taking my driving test soon so am looking to buy a reliable automatic. My budget is £20,000. I think I need something the size of a saloon... -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel small van? 15 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a small van for our dog walking business. The Peugeot Partner/Berlingo/Cargo Life are absolutely ideal for our needs. It is lots of stop-start... -
Can you recommend a used car for £4,500? 15 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used car for around £4,500. I am currently looking at a Hyundai i10 (2014 model) as this is the car that my parents' drive and that... -
What's the best small, reliable car with raised driving position for under £8000? 13 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm a single parent looking for advice for buying a small, reliable, inexpensive to run car with a high driving seat and easy access for the driver (dodgy... -
What's the future for classic car owners amidst the move to electric? 10 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
Being in a position to indulge myself, I'm thinking of buying a classic car with a view to using it as a daily runner on short runs with the occasional... -
I'm buying a high mileage BMW, do you have any advice? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to buy a high mileage but very well maintained 2008 BMW 520d. It looks really nice and clean. The car is in pristine condition but there is no... -
Should I get a Honda Jazz or Ford Fiesta? 3 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've narrowed my search down to a Ford Fiesta 1.0 turboboost or Honda Jazz 1.33. Both are 2016 models with just under 20,000 miles on the clock. I intend... -
Should I keep or sell my four-year-old Toyota RAV4 hybrid? 10 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2016 Toyota RAV4 hybrid which will soon be out of warranty. It is a solid reliable car and comfortable for the regular 100-mile journey... -
What kind of automatic does a Volvo 460 have fitted? 1 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
We recently purchased a house, which has a Volvo 460 1.7 SE 1994, with 72,000 miles. The car is in good condition with only minor rusting at door bottoms... -
What electric or hybrid car should I buy for £10,000? 30 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I don't have a car and need to buy one. I would like an electric or hybrid car, an automatic, it has to have easy access because I have a bad back. I will... -
My car was towed while awaiting repairs - should the garage pay for the fine because they parked it on the road? 20 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
My car has spent several weeks at the garage waiting to be repaired (parts coming from the US) in the mean time the tax and MoT had expired. I didn't think... -
What's the lowest rpm I could drop to in achieving good economy and a clean pick up? 20 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just watched your Volkswagen Polo economy driving video. I recently bought a new Vauxhall Astra ST 1.4 150 T (i.e. same sort of small capacity turbo... -
Need a family car capable of carrying bikes 29 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have recently retired and will be handing back my trusty Volvo V70 company car, which has doubled as our family car for the past few years. I am now...
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