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  Should I sell my 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 320 CDI? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 320 CDI which has done 105,000 miles. So far it's only had routine maintenance and has been trouble free. I've been...
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  Could you recommend me a car that's easy to get in and out of? 14 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Joint problems mean I have incredible difficulty getting in and out of any seating. I love my 1995 Mercedes-Benz C-Class, it has only done 60,000 miles...
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  On a budget of £14,000 what small diesel SUV can offer a spacious boot, 4WD and tow 1080kg? 14 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We are undecided between a Ford Kuga 2.0d, a Nissan Qashqai 1.6-2.0d and a Kia Sportage 2.0d. We would consider petrol if it was economical enough, or...
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  What medium-sized petrol SUV with a comfortable interior, enjoyable drive and good performance can I get for £60,000? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a refined medium-sized SUV with comfortable interior, enjoyable drive and good performance. I'd also like DAB and iPhone connectivity....
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  Could you recommend a good first classic? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What would you recommend as a decent starter classic? I'm 25 and have got around £3k to spend. Something that's a bit different to MGB would be appreciated....
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  Why does my Mazda E2000 van smoke on startup? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My petrol Mazda E2000 panel van smokes on start up but this disappears after 20 minutes and nothing while driving. Had stem seals replaced but no better....
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  Why is my Volkswagen Bora overheating if the coolant is full? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI 115PS and when I drive for about 3-4 miles the car overheats and sometimes there is no coolant at all. I asked a few friends...
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  Buying a family car for low mileage driving - Kia Niro or Toyota Prius? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I drive about 8000 to 11,000 miles per year and want a reliable and high MPG car, priced around £25k. Majority of the travel is less than three miles,...
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  Buying a seven-seater - what would you recommend? 2 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter has four children, a dog and a husband. What do you suggest she buys to replace her Volkswagen Caddy Maxi Life? Priority is reliability, low...
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  New baby on the way, which car should we get for £13k? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We have our first child arriving in six months and have £13,000 to spend on a used car that needs to be safe, reliable, spacious and hopefully cheap to...
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  Which almost new car should I buy: Focus or Octavia? 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to trade in my 2012 diesel Ford Mondeo soon. I do less than 8000 miles a year and want a car that's reliable and cheap to run. I will keep...
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  Why won't my BMW 320i start? 7 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a BMW 320i for about three months and during this time it has developed an intermittent starting fault. Basically, about every fourth time I...
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  Buying a used car - seller's address doesn't match V5C 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just viewed a used car that's for sale. All looked fine, except the log book (V5C) document has the V5C/3 (selling to a motor trader) yellow slip...
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  Buying a used SUV - Nissan Quashqai or Hyundai ix35 10 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've decided that my next car will be an SUV and have up to £12,000 to spend. I've narrowed my choice down to either the Nissan Quashqai or the Hyundai...
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  Volkswagen Golf heater problems 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with the heating on my 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. I have to turn the heater temperature control wheel to very nearly the maximum setting...
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  Does the Mazda CX-5 suffer from DPF problems? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Mazda CX-5 2.2 diesel automatic (2WD). I have two questions :- (a) Will the above vehicle be adequate to tow a caravan, 1300kgs...
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  Franchised dealer vs specialist garage 23 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Audi A3 cabriolet had an engine management light come up. I took it to a reputable local Audi specialist who traced the code to the cooling fan....
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  Need a economical SUV with a bit of poke 24 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of selling 2013 Nissan Qashqai (underpowered and thirsty). I want to replace it with a petrol/automatic/ SUV with a smaller footprint (London...
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  Jaguar XJ6 - fix or sell? 18 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a 1997 Jaguar XJ6 for £700. The sale included a private plate. Since then, I've spent £360 replacing the rear driveshaft because of bearing...
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  Starting a new job with a 60 mile commute - should I buy a diesel? 23 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm starting a new job soon, which will involve a daily 60 mile motorway commute. Should I change my petrol Fiat Punto for a diesel? If yes, what would...