What is life like with your car? Let us know and win £500 in John Lewis vouchers | No thanks
Showing results in 
Ask HJ [Show all channels]
Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first
-
Should I buy an ex-rental car? 21 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2015 Skoda Octavia Estate 1.6 diesel. The vehicle has 13,000 miles on the clock and is an ex-rental. It will need an oil replacement... -
What are the best websites to find a used car? 22 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
What are the best websites to capture used cars for sale up to 5 years old? Are there any physical car supermarkets still in business or are they all like... -
I want a practical second car, would I be best taking out a multi-car policy? 16 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've had my Mazda MX5 for 15 years and have no intention of parting with it, but the load/tow car to which I've had access when necessary will soon become... -
I just found hidden damage on a friend's two-year-old car. Is the dealer liable after this long? 19 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
My friend asked me to look at the grill on his car the other day. It looked like it suffered damage and was covered up with plastic body treatment. On... -
Buying a used car - Lexus or Peugeot? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
We have a 'next-car' conundrum that we can’t stop agonising over and we really need some independent impartial advice. We would like a raised-height... -
Cinq, or swim? 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I test-drove a FIAT 500 Lounge at Parkside Garage, Twickenham. There's no doubt, it has bags of style and character at a very, very attractive price (though... -
Best of the breed 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
No 1 daughter is due to produce No 1 grandchild the turn of the year and we are looking for a four/five door replacement for the reliable 12 year old Toyota... -
I need a new car capable of driving in snow, with a good safety rating. 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a new car. I live in the country and whilst my current mileage is around 1000 miles per month I'm expecting it to drop to around 500 per... -
How much is a 2004 Toyota Celica worth? 22 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2004 Toyota Celica 1.8 VTTi . It's a genuine 'two lady owners' (the original and my wife for the past 4 years) with a full service history from... -
Why are people using headlights during the daytime? 2 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
Why is there a plague of car drivers driving in good daytime viability using full headlights? This habit is a minor irritation with old fashioned headlights... -
What small self-charging hybrid has low insurance? 30 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
At 88 years old I find that the insurance cost for my Dacia Jogger is prohibitive. I am prepared to downsize. Which small self charging car (petrol/electric)... -
Are range extender EVs any good? 16 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
What do you think of these? To me they seem to be the answer given the issues of finding chargers and general range anxiety. The only ones I have heard... -
What is the most reliable used 8 or 9 seater? 16 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
What is the most reliable used 8 or 9 seater car/van? I'm at the cheap end of the market, so probably under £8,000. I need a fairly bullet proof engine... -
Which four-wheel drive should I buy? 15 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a four-wheel drive car for driving on single-track roads in my new home in the North-West Highlands of Scotland. I currently drive a fantastic... -
Which small cars have a reliable automatic gearbox? 20 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a one-year-old Honda Jazz for my wife in 2012. It’s proved reliable and practical for her needs. She initially wanted an automatic but we agreed... -
Should a dealer fix a faulty car they sold me? 14 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2-year-old Toyota RAV4 hybrid with 3500 miles on the clock 14 days ago. I've only driven it 50 miles but I've noticed the backlight has a crack... -
Could you recommend a safe, reliable car for £2000? 12 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
My son is starting his first job and needs something to use to commute 35 miles each way via the M25. His budget is £2000. I expect him to drive about... -
How often should a MINI Cooper be serviced? 7 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2017 MINI Cooper, however, I'm concerned about the service history which the seller describes as 'full-service history'. The... -
Can I service my new car at an independent garage without voiding the warranty? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
Is it true that to ensure the validity of a vehicle's three-year warranty, you have to have it serviced by the supplying main dealer? I've just bought... -
What smaller hatchback would you recommend for a couple in their 70s? 4 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are in our 70s and own a BMW 118d. Soon we feel we'll need a newer and smaller car, perhaps three years old and economical. Our favourite...
.jpg)
