What's wrong with my Hyundai ix35?

I have a 2012 Hyundai ix35 1.7 diesel, which is under a finance agreement. The vehicle frequently goes into limp mode, exclusively under acceleration such as overtaking or joining the motorway. The dash...

Best used 7 seat SUV

Dear HJ, We brought our 57 plate Mercedes E-class Estate with has rear facing seats in the boot brought in anticipation adding to our two children. However, whilst they are okay for occasional use we...

Buying an automatic city car - Picanto or i10?

We are looking at buying a used automatic city car and like the latest generation Kia Picanto and Hyundai i10. What's the difference between the two cars?

Rusty Ford Ka - keep or scrap?

I have a narrow driveway, which my 2004 Ford Ka fits perfectly. Unfortunately it has failed its MoT. It only has 25,000 miles on the clock, but the main issue is the near side and offside rear lower inner...

Missing service history - what should I do?

We have just purchased a three year old Hyundai i20 from a main agent. However, according to the service history, the first service was performed 18 months from new by a non-Hyundai agent. As the terms...

Buying an affordable second hand rural runabout

I need to buy an affordable (probably small) second hand car for the school runs and commute to work. But I live rurally with lots of muddy, stony and high banked lanes and plenty of soft verges and...

Buying a first car - i10 or Picanto?

I am looking for a first car for my wife. She can only drive an automatic. I have decided we definitely want a proper torque converter auto. The front runner is the Kia Picanto. Our budget is up to £5000...

I need to replace the tyres on my Hyundai ix35 - what do you recommend?

I will need to replace my tyres soon. Current tyres are the original Hankook Optimo K415 225/55R 18 98H. Which tyres would you recommend as replacements?

My wife has an i10 but grandchildren are growing and she needs something a little larger ... can you help?

I have followed your advice several times in the past and bought cars which were good but not trendy and so were well priced. My wife has an i10 but grandchildren are growing and she needs something a...

Hyundai ix35 fuel filter issues in cold weather - is this right?

I have recently had a problem with my Hyundai ix35 (12 reg/25,000 miles) regarding the fuel filter clogging up in cold weather. The car came to a halt after losing power and the garage advised that the...