A good car for 4000 miles a year to France

I do about 4000miles in short trips around town and 4000 in France on two holidays a year.I need some pointers for another car to do the following--automatic,boot large enough for golf gear and trips to...

Renault Koleos 2.0dCi reliability

Happy New Year and good health to you all at HJ Do you know if there are any reliability issues with the 2.0dci engines fitted to the Renault Koleos and whether they suffer badly with their DPFs? I'm...

Lead time on a Skoda Yeti

I ordered A Skoda Yeti (1.8 TSI 4x4 SE+) back in Sept and was told to expect delivery in 3 to 4 months (late Dec to Jan). Today (9th Jan) on visiting my dealer I was told build week has moved from week...

Which used diesel saloon?

I need an economical saloon for commuting and visiting a sick relative on a regular basis. I want something that has prestige, torque, is economical and well built. My budget is £6000 tops. I have narrowed...

Buying a very large estate car

Is it best for me to buy a estate car with 30,000 miles on the clock with FSH 2006 06 at 14445 with lots of extras a good buy? It's in a private dealer with FSH by Mercedes and is an ex-lease car and it...

Small, fun car for Country roads

I need to get rid of my beloved 51 diesel Fabia estate and swap it for a second hand hatchback. I'd like an economical diesel (manual) which is safe, but with good handling for Cornish roads. It will...

Buying a relaxed motorway car

I want to change my car to meet our new requirements. Some years ago you recommended the Seat Leon Cupra TDi, which I bought. I love this car but as age creeps on (I will be 60 soon) and as we mainly do...

Buying a high mileage car

I am seriously considering buying a very tidy 07 plate E220 CDI Estate at 150,000 miles for £8k. Is this daft? What are the main (cost) problems that might be expected? I have read the reviews and the...

£3,000 car for 18 year old

My 18 year old grandson passed his test last year. In April I will be buying him a small car. It needs to have low insurance, low VED and be economical to run and maintain. I don't know where to go to...

Buying a small daily car - a Micra?

Am looking to spend around £4k for a small, reliable, economic car (with low insurance) which will have to carry out a 50 mile a day round trip commute on dual carriageway & country roads. Was looking...