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  Buying a car with high seats 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have an A-Class Mercedes-Benz with cruise control and automatic transmission. The seat height is important - my wife is slightly disabled....
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  Which comfortable, petrol-engined manual car to replace our Rover 75? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are about to dispose of our treasured Rover 75 and downsize. We're thinking of replacing it with a Vauxhall Astra or similar. As we are in our 70s comfort...
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  What happens to ex-Motability cars after they're given back? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What happens to all the ex-Motabilty cars after the time comes when they have to be handed back? I am looking to replace our currant car and need a medium...
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  Converting a car from German to British spec 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I live in Germany and intend to import an Audi A2 for use in the North West of the UK as it has an aluminium body, so it should prevent salt spray corrosion....
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  Small family car with good performance 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a small medium size family car must seat 3 kids in back, economy not an issue due to limited mileage. Performance and style important,...
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  Skoda Octavia 1.6 TDI Elegance (diesel) - timing belt or chain? 6 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Skoda but I'm aware from reading Honest John's column regularly that the issue of timing belts/cams is important. Before I buy,...
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  Would the Nissan Primastar or Peugeot Expert Tepee make a better taxi? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a people carrier for my taxi trade. I have a choice between the Nissan Primastar or the Peugeot Expert Tepee
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  Should I buy a 2007 Ford Fiesta Zetec or 2007 Nisan Tiida? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have shortlisted two cars - a 2007 Ford Fiesta Zetec with 18,000 miles and a 2007 Nisan Tiida with 35,000 miles. Both are the same price. Which one...
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  Can you recommend an automatic car with low emissions for £20,000? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car with automatic transmission, and wish to stay below the 120G/km CO2 limit. I have a budget of £20,000 in mind, and performance...
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  Importing an American car into the UK - can I make a profit? 7 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a Brit who's lived in the US for the last seven years. We are relocating next year to the UK and can bring two cars tax free - one for me and one for...
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  Can you recommend a spacious car? 3 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at changing car, I do around 6,000 miles a year and I'm not a small bloke so I need something with a bit of room. I am looking for something...
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  Is a ten year old pick-up truck worth buying? 27 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Is a secondhand 2010 Mitsubishi L200 worth buying?
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  What's the best family estate or SUV for £7000? 4 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Can you help with advice on a family car - preferably an estate or SUV for around £7k? Safety and reliability are more important than gadgets.
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  Need a small hatchback with high ground clearance 15 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a small hatchback with high ground clearance and room for the dog in the boot. Long-term reliability is very important and it must be...
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  Why does my car have two registration dates? 12 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a used Ford Mondeo (2006) and on the logbook the first registration is 07/03/2006, while the the first UK registration is 24/11/2006....
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  What should I replace my Lexus CT200 with? 26 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I require a replacement (same size or smaller) for a Lexus CT200. The new car must have higher seats, rear camera and parking assist. Price not important...
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  Why spend money on 3-lane motorways when middle lane hogs ignore the outside lane anyway? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Apart from the issue of undertaking and multiple lane changing are we missing a more important point? Centre lane hoggers effectively turn a 3-lane motorway...
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  Buying a new small hybrid car - what is your advice? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My husband has a 2009 Honda Jazz, which he wants to replace with a new car. Should he get another Jazz, or go for hybrid, such as the Toyota Yaris? He...
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  Which small cars have interior low running noise? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently had a lift in a Mercedes-Benz saloon and was impressed at the silence inside the car so that a normal conversation was possible even between...
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  Small cars with moveable rear seats? 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you advise me of any small, five-door family cars that include a rear seat that is moveable while upright/erected? I have found the Nissan Note has...