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  Can I reject my used Tiguan over the emissions scandal? 12 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Six months ago I purchased a used Volkswagen Tiguan from a local dealer. The car was 14 months old and the salesman assured me that the engine was not...
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  Can you recommend a cheap second car? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a second car for work/odd jobs that will otherwise ruin a new car. All it needs to be is cheap to run/buy and reliable. The top contenders...
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  Are rear-wheel drive cars rubbish in the winter? 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking at buying a newish (2-3yr old) sporty car and we've been looking at BMW 1 Series, specifically the 116 or 118. All good so far however given...
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  Passenger door will not open? 17 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm trying to solve a conundrum which I doubt that there is a solution to. The front passenger door of my partner's Lantra (1998) cannot be opened from...
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  Which wax should I use for my new white car? 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After looking at and test driving a lot of small and medium hatchbacks to replace our now three year old BMW 1 Series, we have ordered a new Renault Clio...
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  Which 2.2-litre petrol car to replace our Vectra? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  For many years my wife and I have been buying the Vauxhall 2.2-litre Vectra as we like its combination of size and power, we also like the fact that the...
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  Who is responsible for causing 'fuel gloop' in my Hyundai i40? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 14-month-old Hyundai i40 'died' on my way to work on 17 January. There followed a long saga of recovery and the problem was finally diagnosed as frozen...
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  I'm looking for a new car to replace my Astra 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a Vauxhall Astra CDTi (120) - it's lovely but is seven years old and needs to be replaced. I am currently considering a Ford Focus or...
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  What automatic transmission congestion-charge free cars are there? 1 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A 79 year-old relative wishes to buy a congestion-charge free car BUT it must have automatic transmission. I have spent some time looking in to this...
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  Thank you for your invaluable advice 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Just wanted to say a huge thank you for all your advice. Purchased a new Hyundai ix35 via Drivethedeal, which I have been driving now for just over 1 week,...
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  Buying a Mercedes-Benz C-Class 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a C220 Estate to tow a caravan (approx 1500kg) and to accommodate 2 large black labradors. I usually keep my cars for 8 to 10 years. I...
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  Buying a used SEAT Ibiza? 23 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I like the Seat Ibiza. I have found a 2006 reg, 1.9TDI Sport for under £3k, but it has 106,000 miles on the clock. Is this something to worry about or...
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  Small car for occasional long drives 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a second car, just to get me to the station and back and for the occasional longer trip - could be to anywhere in UK though. I am looking...
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  Can you suggest a smaller, more manageable replacement for my friend's Peugeot 3008? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been asked to suggest a suitable car to replace a recently-widowed friend's Peugeot 3008, which was purchased new in October 2010. The car is now...
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  Small automatic car - is it worth looking at the Mazda2 1.4 ASM? 6 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am learning driving automatic cars and thinking of buying a second hard small auto. I found that Mazda2 1.4 ASM seems cheaper than Toyata Yaris or...
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  Has the recall work on my Accord been done? 2 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Honda Accord (2000, 120k miles, 1.8 Vtec) about a year ago, and decided to have it serviced at the local Honda dealership. I have been having...
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  Buying an economical family car 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 53 plate Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDi and I average 44-48mpg. I'm looking to purchase a used (up to 18-month old ) family car (£10K...
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  MoTs and airbag lights 29 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 2002 renault clio will next year be ten years old. The car has only done 21,000 miles and is immaculate, so we wish to keep it. However,...
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  Captain Tugwell 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used car capable of towing a four-berth caravan. Being a novice to this art, I would appreciate your advice. The car will have to cope...
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  Buying a used Ford Galaxy from Addison Lee 14 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying one of the Addison Lee Ford Galaxy 2.0 TDCI 6-speed automatics that the cab firm disposes of at 3 years old. However, i am wary...