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Value of the dolled 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have purchased a new XC90 via Drive the Deal at an excellent discount. The car is due to arrive June / July. I currently have a 2005/55 BMW 740iL with... -
What's the best car for towing a horse trailer? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy an affordable car for towing a horse trailer. We need a seven seater. My research points to the Skoda Kodiaq which can tow 2000kg.... -
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... -
We need a new MPV - what do you suggest? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our Volkswagen Golf is coming to the end of its life after over 170,000 trouble-free miles and we'd like some advice on getting a new MPV. Whatever we... -
Ford Fiesta or Ford KA+? 10 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is in the market for a used car and has her heart set on a Ford Fiesta or Ford KA+ as she wants a 4-door hatch. Her funds can stretch to £8000.... -
Can I challenge ULEZ compliance? 13 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a Merc ML250 Bluetech which has a euro 6 engine and shows emissions of 163 gms/ 100 on the V5C. According to Merc forums many other owners... -
Best 4x4 workhorse for under £10k? 24 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
Never owned an SUV, van, nor pick up truck before, but I need one for a small business that I can throw a lawn mower, garden waste and tool chest in the... -
Have you heard of an anti-skid system issue with the Volvo XC70? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
While driving in Greece recently, my 2005, 45,000-mile Volvo XC70 2.4 D5 flashed up 'Anti Skid Service Required'. On reaching home 1500 miles later, with... -
What's a good short term van purchase? 15 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am aiming to buy a car again soon. However I will shortly be moving house and this is likely to be a prolonged move. I have wondered about buying an... -
How does the ULEZ scrappage scheme work? 8 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has an 11 year old diesel Mercedes M class that is current valued at approx £11K but is non ULEZ compliant. She lives within the boundary of... -
Should I be swapping the wheels of my Volvo back to front to even out wear? 27 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
At a recent service for my Volvo XC60 I asked for the wheels to be swapped back to front to even out wear - as suggested in the Volvo handbook. This was... -
What should I do with a PCN? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Two days ago I found a parking ticket on my windscreen from UKPC parking control at a TK Max store for not parking correctly within the markings of the... -
Should I buy a Cat S Tesla? 8 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a CAT S Tesla Model 3 and I'm aware that insurance may cost more but I have a number of other questions that I'm hoping you might... -
Engine problem with my car - what rights do I have? 22 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a Suzuki SX4 which I bought new in April 2016. The car today has been excellent. To date I've done just over 20K miles. In early October I phoned... -
Can you recommend a used 4x4 for skiing? 17 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a used SUV with four-wheel drive. We don't plan to do serious off-roading, but will use the vehicle for ski trips to the mountains.... -
Small problem made worse by garage - should they pay for repairs? 2 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
The steering belt on my eight year old Volvo XC90 went recently whilst I was driving. I pulled over and had the car towed to a local garage. I asked the... -
At what point does a car become unfit for purpose? 8 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm having lots of software problems with my Volvo XC90. Many of the functions for which I bought this car don't work at all, or work for a while after... -
Should I buy a Skoda Yeti for long journeys? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've been looking at the Skoda Yeti. It seems lovely. I really wanted the 2-litre TDI engine with DSG gearbox in a two-wheel drive, but they only do a...