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  • Steer crazy 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We have a newly acquired 2002 Peugeot 307 SW SE HDI. Its steering and roadholding give us cause for concern (especially compared with our old R reg Mondeo...
  • Mobile hones 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have just been given the highest rate of DLA mobility allowance and therefore am entitled to make use of Motability. Is it worth me doing this? At the...
  • Dodge Caliber MPG claims - are they true? 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    As a member of the Dodge Caliber Owners Forum I am finding some extraordinary claims being made. In normal motoring, would you expect a heavy 2.0-litre...
  • Long driver, short list 24 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My shortlist for my next car includes Citroen C4, Ford Focus ECOnetic, and SEAT Ibiza/Leon Ecomotive. I am looking at manual gearbox, room for four adults...
  • What's the best small off-roader? 18 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I need a compact 4x4 with good fuel economy and lots of ground clearance for bumpy tracks. Good boot space would also be a plus. I'm thinking of buying...
  • Which vehicle is best to pull a horsebox? 30 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
    What's the best vehicle to pull an IFOR 505 horsebox with? I'd also like it to be economical with low road tax.
  • Are the SEAT Leon DSG issues now resolved? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of buying a 2014 SEAT Leon DSG auto SE. What should I look out for? Also, are the DSG issues now resolved?
  • Could you recommend a 7 seat, economical car for £12,000? 17 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a Vauxhall Zafira and am looking to buy a new 7 seat car. I have a £12,000 budget and I want a car that is economical to run, performs...
  • Which is the best automatic car? 9 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I need to buy an automatic car. I have about £4000 to spend and don't want to spend a lot on tax. Which is the best automatic car for a girl? I love the...
  • What's the best used family car? 16 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I need a used car - ideally the smallest and cheapest to buy and run for three children. What would you recommend?
  • Is the Nissan Murano really that bad? 19 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a replacement for my old Jeep Grand Cherokee and have £8000 to spend. I've noticed that there are lots of nice looking, lowish mileage...
  • Garaging a car for winter - should I disconnect the battery? 8 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 1995 Honda Civic, which doesn’t get used all that much. To keep the battery charged, I it out every other week, but I am now thinking of disconnecting...
  • Ford Focus wing damage - should I replace or repair? 3 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    The rear right wing on my 2004 Ford Focus has been badly scratched. The mark is one meter lone and quite deep. Should I get it repairs or replace the whole...
  • Buying a Mitsubishi Evo X - are there any known issues? 6 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am about to take the plunge on a Mitsubishi Evo X - FQ 360. Is there any mechanical issues I should be aware of?
  • Audi A3 - does it have any known issues? 3 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Can you tell me if the Audi A3 has any known mechanical issues? I’m in the market for a used example with high mileage, but don’t want to buy a money pit....
  • New BMW 330d or used M3 - which would you buy? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of replacing my 2001 BMW 530d with either the new 330d or a used 2008/2009 M3 saloon. I do 20,000 miles a year of motorway commuting mixed...
  • Upgrading to two cars - what should I buy? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I want to replace my works lease car (Audi A3) with a family/work car which will cover 14,000 miles per year. I also need a small car for my 18 year old...
  • Hyundai i20 or Seat Ibiza- what should I buy? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I need to buy a new car that’s reliable and cheap to run. I’ve narrowed down my search to the Hyundai i20 1.25 manual and the Seat Ibiza Reference 1.4...
  • Buying an automatic MPV 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking to buy a new car for our expanding family. We need an Automatic model and think we like either the new Zafria Tourer or the Ford S-MAX....
  • Jaguar XF 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I know you are a fan of this car and I'd like to take the plunge and buy new, but is the diesel worth the premium over petrol?
 

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