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  Can I drive my Vauxhall Corsa without wing mirrors? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  During the night some scumbag stole my Vauxhall Corsa SRI's door mirrors. I have now discovered that this was a limited edition and Vauxhall no longer...
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  Which would you pick from the Opel Corsa 1.2, Renault Clio III and Citroen C3? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to buy my first car. I am a girl, not married, 26 years old and I come from a small Balkan country. My budget would allow me choose between...
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  Reliable used car for under a grand with a large boot? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend is in the market to replace a ratty old Metro with something with space enough to put a folded massage table (approx 3 feet 6 inches by 2...
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  Drum sick 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Passat estate three years old. There is a drumming noise possibly from the rear of the car, mainly at speeds between 50 and 60 mph. My service...
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  Teving trouble 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Due to an array of warning lights on the dash of her 118d, including traction control and brakes, my daughter took the car for a diagnostic check to a...
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  Drip freed 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem. The gasket seals on my engine have gone and my engine slowly but surely drips oil out quite rapidly leaving drips everywhere. Would my...
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  Transmission tansition 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Toyota Verso car, which is almost 3 years old. The car has the Multi Mode Transmission (MMT). The car is superb but I have never really learnt...
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  Unbrakable 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I had new discs and pads fitted to the front of my 3 year old Subaru Forester at 20k miles in December 2008. Despite taking the car back they are still...
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  Risk and re-warned 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My 17-year-old son hopes to pass his driving test soon and we plan to buy him a car out of his savings. We have a budget of about £2,000 and are looking...
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  Bangers for your bucks 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My son is just about to take his driving test and I would like to buy him a SAFE, economical, low insurance group first car. I had thought about a Peugeot...
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  MINI off? 17 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have looked on your website and read John's and Mr Money’s advice. However I can't seem to find "deals" on new MINIs. Am I missing something? Or are...
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  What cars have active park assist or equivalent? 8 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 8 year old Ford Focus estate with Active Park Assist. Living in central London this is an invaluable feature. Ford say they are to discontinue...
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  What car do you recommend for £20k that's quiet and reliable? 31 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for recommendations for a used saloon or estate. I have a budget of around £20k. Ideally the car would be a maximum of 6 years old. The key...
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  Should I buy a petrol or diesel car in 2023? 8 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  In this current climate should I replace a diesel car with a petrol car?
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  Downsizing from a Jaguar XE - what should I buy? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I presently have a five-year-old Jaguar XE. I'm looking to change for a smaller car as I’m getting older and no longer do as many long journeys. However,...
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  Is it right that my new car should need the air conditioning serviced after just 18 months? 28 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW dealer has told me that the air conditioning on my 318d will require servicing in October by which time the car will only be 18 months old. I presume...
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  Broken cam belt - is the garage to blame? 6 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 10 year old Ford Focus. It broke down recently and the AA came out and said the cam belt was broken. The car was towed to my local dealership/garage...
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  Which fun car do you recommend for a daily 30-minute commute? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your recommendation of what car to get. I have between £6000-£8000 to spend on a car. I am 24 years old and do not have a no-claims...
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  Is buying abroad a problem? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a second hand LHD car (preferably a 4-5 year old German diesel auto estate) which I will leave at my holiday house in France for use while...
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  Which small car to replace my 2000 Volkswagen Golf? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a single 66-year old lady who does not enjoy changing cars. I am usually loyal to my car choice. My present car is a diesel 1.9 TDI Volkswagen Golf,...