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Scrapped for cash 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Under the scrappage scheme, I want to replace my 1995 Polo. I had decided between a FIAT 500 and a Hyundai i10 but now I read that uknewcars.com are offering... -
Jazz tidy…. 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I finally ordered my Jazz today after a quick 20 minute test drive. I am reassured by your forums when people say you do get used to it but am still worried... -
Should I buy a BMW E39? 28 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm a bit of a spanner monkey in my spare time and now that I'm working more from home I'd like to scratch my 'practical modern classic itch'. I'm looking... -
How can I fix the DPF fault on my Citroen C3 Picasso? 15 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen C3 Picasso has completed 47,000 miles without anything major going wrong. But now I have a dashboard warning light saying "SERVICE" and a message... -
What car will cope best with our potholed laneway? 4 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
We're in the market for a new or nearly new Volkswagen Golf-sized hatchback, SUV or estate. We drive roughly 10,000 miles per year, mainly on country roads... -
Convertible roof problems - what are my rights? 7 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a 2007 Alfa Romeo Spider for £8000. Today, after driving for the first day with the roof down, I got the following message : "Temporary roof... -
Can you recommend a no-nonsense car with lots of space for luggage and passengers? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having now retired I shall be looking for a secondhand car that will carry four people and luggage occasionally but is not in the big car league. I require... -
What car do you recommend for use in hilly terrain? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am a 57-year old female and I need to change the family car in the very near future. At present I drive a 56-reg Nissan Micra C+C, which I like driving... -
Why is my BMW 320d's gear stick vibrating? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had my new BMW 320d about eight weeks now and covered nearly 5000 miles. It has been back to BMW three times and I am currently trying to get my... -
What's the best electric city car? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
What's the best small electric car for driving around town? -
Why won't my Focus go into first or second gear? 3 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
Any ideas why my focus won't go into first and second gear? It drives perfectly fine in third, fourth and fifth gears. -
Honda Civic - Which auto box is best? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
Which gearbox in the Honda Civic 1.8 petrol would you recommend for reliability and a good drive - regular automatic or i-shift ? -
Got a parking ticket on Boxing Day - can this be right? 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have been issued a parking ticket on 26th Dec 2016 (Boxing Day) as I parked on the the curve opposite my house to allow other vehicles to pass through... -
Is my Volkswagen Golf's 257,000-mile-old clutch a record? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2002 Volkswagen Golf TDi PD. It's quite an old car, but it suits me. I have done 257,000 miles and its still on the original clutch. Would this... -
Can I drive a car with no MoT or tax? 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has seen a car for sale, but it's off the road and is not taxed or MoT'd. How can it be legally driven to the garage to be tested? -
What state with good ground clearance? 24 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a newish Volskwagen Passat, which is perfect for carrying two sets of golf clubs and two electric trollies out of view in the boot. However... -
Should I be waiting for a speeding fine? 31 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was driving in a 50mph limit but I was doing more. As I saw a police car I braked, but as I was braking the police officer flashed his headlights. He... -
Does my Ford Mondeo need a cambelt or is it chain driven? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Mondeo 2.0-litre Titanium manual. Does it have a chain drive or a replaceable cam belt? -
New petrol engine versus old diesel 23 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
How does the new 1.2TSI engine compare to the "old" 1.9TDI 105pd with acceleration and load pulling in a Skoda Octavia? The dealer claims they are comparable.... -
Which engine for a Leon covering 10,000 miles 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a Seat Leon SE Copa. I drive no more than 10,000 miles per year so is it better to get the 1.2 tsi or 1.6 diesel engine?