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  • Which tyres are best for the Subaru Forester? 9 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm due a tyre change shortly and the Michelin Crossclimate will be available in my Subaru Forester's size 225 60 17 from July. I'm aware that the Nokian...
  • Should I buy my ex-lease 3 Series? 25 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I lease a 2012 BMW 320d. It has done 14,000 miles and is regularly serviced. I retire next year and have the option of buying it for £11,500. Obviously...
  • Cracked tyres on Toyota RAV4 22 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have taken my Toyota RAV4 for an MOT today and have been told that I will need to put on new tyres due to cracking in between the treads. Really cheesed...
  • Buying a Honda Jazz - which engine is best? 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    You are enthusiastic about the new Honda Jazz but less so about the engine offered. Do you know whether additional or updated engines such as those offered...
  • Would I benefit from higher-grade petrol? 4 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have driven a BMW E30 318i automatic from new which I had converted to run on unleaded petrol when leaded petrol was phased out. I currently always refuel...
  • What small automatic would you recommend for £9000? 29 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    What small to medium size 5 door petrol automatic hatchbacks can you recommend for £9,000? Usage mainly in town and occasional motorway trips. Reliability...
  • Volkswagen Golf TSI buying advice 4 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2008 Golf Match with the 1.4 TSI (122) engine and have been impressed with the car and engine. Is the MKVI a good used buy in similar spec and...
  • Where have all of the petrol Yetis gone? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I want to get a second hand Skoda Yeti. I do not want a diesel as I only cover 7000 miles a year. This only leaves the 1.2 petrol which fear is too underpowered...
  • What are the pitfalls of buying a used hybrid? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My mother is looking to buy a Toyota Auris 1.8 VVTi Hybrid T4 CVT Auto (2011 model) with 43,000 miles on the clock. What are the pros and cons of a hybrid...
  • Efficient Petrol Cars 20 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Hello, I am looking at efficient petrols for mostly town commuting with occasional long distance of motorway/dual-carriageway. I am looking specifically...
  • Tyres for Mercedes CLS 5 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2008 Mercedes CLS which has 245/40/18 tyres. I fitted Michelin Primacy 3's to my previous E-Class which lasted well and were good on fuel but...
  • Used car has broken down after 2 months - what should I do? 3 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I recently purchased a 2007 Isuzu Rodeo for £7200 a few months ago. Today, the engine started making a strange noise and the car then refused to start....
  • Should I keep or sell my Mk2 Golf? 18 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I bought my 1990 Volkswagen Golf from new in September 1990. It has alloy wheels, sunroof, radio cassette, CD player and 113,000 miles on the clock. It...
  • Buying a Ford Puma - what should I look out for? 10 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of buying a Ford Puma for £995. The seller has told the car had a number of advisories on the last MoT, which was done two months ago. These...
  • Rough running Polo GTi 22 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Volkswagen Polo GTi 6R, which is fitted with the 1.4-litre TSi 180 petrol engine and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. The car was purchased...
  • Which Vauxhall Corsa do you recommend? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am going to change my wife's 2009 1.4 Corsa. She requires five doors, reversing sensors and aircon. The car does around 7000 miles pa, mostly short journeys...
  • Which fun, economical 2-seat convertible sports car would you recommend? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We want to buy a used 2-seater convertible for under £4000 for three/four long trips every year, so we need some luggage space, comfort for distances,...
  • Why are quoted CO2 emissions reducing so fast on Skoda's Octavia? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The current brochure does not list an Octavia 1.4 TSI DSG, but the Skoda on-line configurator allows you to configure one. The CO2 emissions are lower...
  • How do we get a refund for a faulty car? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We recently bought a 2012 Ford Galaxy. We have driven it four times and had an engine malfunction warning come up three times. We have only had the car...
  • Which luxury cabrio? 20 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have an Audi A3 Cab 2.0L auto - efficient but dull. I dream of an SL level of car while just under 70 years old, but for the best engines we are looking...
 

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