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  • Is there a reliable, fun used coupe or convertible for under £4000? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Is there such a thing as a reliable, small, good to drive coupe or convertible with leather seats on a budget of up to £4000? Am I asking for the moon?
  • Are KIA Sedonas known for having poor brakes? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We are experience a continuing groaning noise when bringing our 2004 KIA Sedona automatic to a stop. We have been back and forth to our local dealership...
  • Why is my Jaguar diesel misfiring after short journeys? 8 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm having problems with my 2.2-litre Jaguar since the purchase of an ex-demo. If I drive one mile to the next village and stop and restart the car, say...
  • Why have Irish points been applied to my husband's UK driving licence? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My husband (Irish citizen) is a UK resident, but has only just got a UK counterpart licence after having to obtain a digital tachograph card. Due to previously...
  • Can you recommend a prestigious estate car with seven seats for £5000? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    As I work from home and do all the school runs and camping/driving holidays, I have a 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML270 (95,000 miles) but I want a car with better...
  • What could I replace my Volkswagen Polo with for use on long distance drives? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Volkswagen Polo estate TDI. While it is admittedly rubbish to drive, with no turn in feel, it has a torquey TDi engine and I am spoilt by its efficiency...
  • Regeneration game 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I had a Honda Civic hybrid loaner whilst my CR-V was being repaired at which time the road condition was snow covered. On 4 occasions as I braked on approach...
  • Skids marked 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I wrote to you in July this year about the new 2009 model BMW 320d automatic convertible I bought. It is the first auto and convertible I have owned and...
  • Peak performance 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am a GP, mountain rescue doctor and am about to do blue light training to respond as a volunteer for the local ambulance service. I need something that...
  • Limited imagination 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I used to get annoyed about speed cameras and the fact that they can be just a source of revenue and, despite respecting the need for safe speed limits;...
  • Cornish pasting 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am the proud owner of a 2004 MG ZT 260 SE. The general build quality is great. The handling, ride and braking are superb. The performance from the Ford...
  • Two left feet 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to endorse you advice in using automatics. In the 1960s I took over my father's automatic Jag, having just sold a manual Mk2. I quickly worked...
  • Drive now, own later 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have just ordered a car from a dealer in response to a reverse auction that I placed with autoebid.com. The offer states that the car will be trade...
  • Horse plower 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am a horse vet. I do between 25k and 30k miles a year. I need a car that is reliable, economical and has a large boot space. 4 wheel drive is an advantage...
  • Autos and crosses 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Further to recent correspondence, I have narrowed my choice down to a Smart or a FIAT 500C, the Nissan Micra C+C being no longer available. Do you know...
  • Soul rate? 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    At present my wife and I are sharing a 53 Honda Stream 2.0 auto (super gearbox) and a 04 FIAT panda Dualogic. We wish to reduce to one vehicle and are...
  • Breakdown of communication 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I bought my 04 reg Renault Espace 18 months ago. It ran fine until it decided it wanted to go at 10mph. I limped it to the Renault garage that said on...
  • Drivers keepers? 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 1989 W124 Mercedes 300 TE 24.We are looking to downsize to a FIAT Panda for local use as we also run a 2004 Mercedes S500, which we intend to...
  • Buying a new car - what would you recommend? 27 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a new car. The car I need has to have quite specific requirements (not least because I have significant back problems). I intend buying...
  • What small 4x4 with a reversing camera should I buy? 3 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I need a small, reliable, automatic 4WD, preferably with a reversing camera. Do you have any suggestions?
 

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