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  Relacing a Volvo V70 - Recommendations? 1 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my trusty and faithful, (had it for 12 years) Volvo 2000, V70 2.5D SE with something equivalent - recommendations please. What are...
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  Can you recommend a car that will cope with work and family life? 12 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently changed jobs and now work for myself as a market street food trader. I'm looking for a vehicle that can do two jobs: carry all of my equipment...
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  Should I buy a car with gaps in its history? 8 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Jaguar S-Type (2006 model) for £4500. I've had a HPI mileage check, which indicates the car "disappears" between November 2009...
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  Ford Mondeo diesel - keep or scrap? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about changing my 2006 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI for a Rover 75 2.5 V6 Automatic 2001, is this a good idea or am I mad to buy an older car?
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  How can I fix a blocked windscreen washer? 3 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Can I put something into the washer bottle in my Ford S-Max that may unblock the windscreen washers? They have stopped working and I was wondering if there's...
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  What pressure for winter tyres? 30 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a new Honda CR-V with 18-inch wheels as standard, but for a drive down to the Austrian Alps I changed to 17-inch wheels with 225/65...
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  What sort of mpg will I get from a Honda Civic? 7 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a 2010 Honda Civic 2.2 diesel. It has covered 34,000 miles and the dealer wants £10,695. Is this a good deal? What sort of mpg should...
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  Downsizing the family car - what should I buy? 9 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am downsizing my 2007 Ford S-Max and am thinking of replacing it with a Focus or Hyundai i30. My budget is around £9500, which car would be best for...
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  Speak to insurer or manufacturer after an accident? 13 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought new Hyundai i30. The manufacturers say if I have an accident claim I should contact their agent in the first instance NOT my insurer...
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  Need a car that can cope with farm roads and winter weather 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I live in a rural area and need a new car that can cope with farm tracks and untreated minor roads in the winter. I don’t want a big 4x4, but do want something...
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  Is a 2004 Range Rover worth having? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a 04 plate Range Rover TD6 Vogue 2.9L with 73k miles on the clock. AA inspection (which was excellent service) gave generally v good...
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  Time to change - what should I pick? 25 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I commute to work - do about 25,000 miles per annum, all motorway(M3). Currently I have a Toyota iQ with 50k on the clock, which is on finance - can...
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  How's the Dualogic system's reliability? 25 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Just bought my wife a Fiat Grande Punto 57 plate, first reg Dec 2007 and it's an auto which you can also use as a manual (like a mini tiptronic). Its...
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  Valuation on a Citroen C4 Picasso 26 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to trade my Citroen C4 picasso VTR+ 1.6 HDi seven-seater 57 plate with 36500 milers for a Kia Ceed 1.6 GS diesel. What Car? and Parker's...
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  My insurance won't cover all the fire damage to my classic Ford Prefect - why? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1952 Ford Prefect insured third party, fire and theft. A fault in the trafficator caused the loom to short. The dash, headlining, door card, front...
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  How can I strengthen my MINI's rear parcel shelf? 20 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The rear parcel shelf on my MINI has warped or bent such that it will not fit over the rear wiper motor cowl. When the hatch is shut it now forces the...
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  I want a Toyota IQ - is it worth buying the 1.33 automatic? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I fancy a Toyota iQ - do you think it's worth going for the 1.33 automatic? Most of my driving is in town and I'm fed up of my big BMW 535D. Also, do you...
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  I'm after a cheap and reliable car to run pop-ups from - what do you suggest? 6 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
  My Suzuki SX4 S-Cross has been deemed a write-off sadly. I enjoyed it for the height, looks, modern feel, boot space and easy flip over seats as I carry...
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  Are there any modern cars that don't feature a touchscreen for controls? 22 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  We’ve owned a 2011 VW Golf as a second car since it was almost new and have been very happy with it. Now think we should update it for something newer....
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  Can you recommend a car for a £11,000 budget? 17 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am desperately trying to make a decision on a car to buy. I have a £10,000/£11,000 budget and have narrowed my choice down to the Honda Jazz, Mazda 2,...