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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... -
Can you recommend a comfortable automatic car with good access, as I have a bad hip? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm 88 and am actively recovering from a replaced right hip. The need to be fully able to control the car in an emergency situation is prompting me to... -
Can you recommend an economical car for my 60-mile commute? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2007 Aygo+, with three doors. Following a job change last year I am now commuting over 60 miles a day on the A5 and A38, both dual carriageways,... -
No recollection 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Faced with failure of the ABS unit of my three and a half year old Golf and a £1,500 bill, I followed your advice, reported the matter to VOSA and asked... -
Passat imperfect 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have an 2004 VW Passat Turbo with 51,000 miles on the clock that is showing an Airbag Fault sign. My local VW dealer's inspection at a cost of £72 identified... -
I want to replace my Ford C-Max soon - what Estate do you suggest? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of replacing my Ford C-Max next year. The contenders are a Volvo V50, Skoda Octavia Estate or VW Passat Estate? What are the pitfalls of purchasing... -
Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi CVT problem 14 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I had my automatic gearbox on my Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi, Registered 11/2006, replaced in May 2014, as it was making a very loud noise which was diagnosed... -
Just a quick question for you on the Volkswagen emissions scandal... 23 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
Just a quick question for you guys to chew on. This emissions scandal should also be subject to the other subsidiaries that they own including Skoda, Seat,... -
What are the servicing intervals for a motorhome? 29 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am to take delivery soon of a newly registered motorhome based on a Ford 2.2 diesel engine and chassis. It is an old model and is between one and two... -
Can you recommend a fun, stylish car for under £20,000? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wrote off my 9-year-old BMW 330i and am trying to decide what to replace it with. My husband is fixated on Mercedes-Benzs or BMWs and so I have considered... -
BMW has a steering lock fault - can I claim the cost? 22 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned an 07 BMW E91 since new. It is now 6 years old and has done 34000 miles. A red steering lock light has come up on the dashboard, although... -
Replacement for my 1.6 '03 Civic 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I feel the need to replace my '03 1.6 five-door Civic. Owned since '04, it's low mileage, close to impeccable but at nearly 10 years old, it's due for... -
What new hatchback? 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 12-year old 5-door Rover 420Gsi and my wife has a 10-year old 3-door RAV4. We want to sell both cars and get one new petrol 5-door medium-size... -
In the right Kia 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at the KIA Sportage (not sure if I will go for 4WD since don't do off road but it might be better if we get bad winters). The 7-year warranty... -
Legal A’d 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a seven-year-old semi-auto Mercedes A-Class petrol 190 that has suited me, but now I should replace it with something similar. I liked its performance... -
Bought new car that is ex-rental 16 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a one-year-old Audi A1 from local Audi dealer with low miles. I have found out that the first owner was rental car company. Should they have... -
What is a reliable, easily-available car in Portugal? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are moving to rural Portugal in a couple of months. We have noticed that car prices in Portugal are much higher than in the UK. We will need to buy... -
What's the best car to replace my ageing Renault Clio? 10 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am replacing my 12-year-old Renault Clio. I want something similar, possibly more estate like, with five doors and a petrol engine. A large boot with... -
Buying a used car for £2k - is the Yaris diesel a wise buy? 3 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking for a used Toyota Yaris diesel with a budget of £2000. I have been on the lookout for sometime with very few coming on the market at... -
How do I know a new reg car isn't several months old? 1 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
If you order a new 74 plate car how do you know that it was not sat in the forecourt for many months?
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