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  Does it matter which garage does warranty work? 2 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a low-mileage three-year-old Volkswagen Polo from a Volvo dealership in Yorkshire. I was told it was covered by a warranty. As I live in Sussex...
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  Garage says brakes are rusty and need cleaned due to lack of driving. Is this right? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter in law took her Mazda MX-5 for a service this week. It's about eighteen months old and she has had it since June 2020. Due to lockdown, though,...
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  Can you recommend a car to replace my Citroen C3? 20 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
  We are about to change my wife's 2014 diesel Citroen C3 Picasso. It is used primarily for short to medium journeys with occasional longer trips. We've...
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  Can you recommend an economical 4x4 for £3000? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  The wife and I have decided to consolidate our cars. We have a sporty car for the summer but we now want a car that can be used for long journeys and can...
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  I want to replace my Ford Fiesta with a classy, four-door hatch, what do you think of the A-Class? 6 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a very nice 2018 Fiesta ST Line X with a lot of spec on it. But, because my partner and friends have various back and mobility problems, and I...
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  What's the best classic that goes and handles well? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a low cost classic which goes and handles well and is reliable. Toyota Celicas and the sportier Rover 75s seem to be in my price bracket....
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  Should we claim for an accident on a car that's only worth a few hundred pounds? 29 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter aged 25 was involved in a motorway accident. She was in the nearside lane when an HGV from Poland pulled over and scraped the side of her car...
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  Should I sell my 2013 Audi A6 Avant or keep it for possible legal compensation? 19 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My 2013 Audi A6 Avant was affected by the diesel emissions scandal. Rectification work has been completed and I have had no issues with the car whatsoever....
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  I want a 2007 diesel Honda CR-V for towing - will there be heavy tax penalties on old diesels? 8 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I cover about 10,000 miles per year, mostly journeys of 50+ miles. I need a 4x4 to negotiate muddy/slippery tracks and to tow a trailer. I'm looking at...
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  Should I restore my Jaguar XJ6 or sell it for parts? 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I was restoring a 1974 4.2 Jaguar XJ6 - then its engine was stolen. Is it worth carrying on, or should I sell it for parts?
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  Fiat Panda 1.1 Active Serpentine Belt 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2007 Fiat Panda 1.1 Active. It's currently done 49,000 miles and I've just had the serpentine belt replaced as the old one was making a chirping...
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  Nissan Qashqai or a regular estate? 29 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  It seems everyone and their dog now drives an SUV From where I see it if one of those hits you in your average size family car you will come off worse. At...
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  How often should a Fiat 500 be serviced? 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a used (three or four years old) Fiat 500 with a petrol engine. However, each one I have enquired about appears to have been serviced...
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  Electric vehicle battery warranty 30 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a Peugot Ion electric vehicle, 3 years old but with very low mileage. I am generally delighted with the car but disappointed with the...
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  Best used estate for £11k? 18 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a second hand diesel estate to replace my Volvo V50. I am looking for something that’s four years old or less, with 45,000 miles on...
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  What would make a good replacement for my 2003 Rover 75? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I enjoy driving my 2003 Rover 75 and like its handling and general driving feel. It has just over 90,000 on the clock and I would like to keep it for a...
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  Do you recommend the Ford 'CitiStop' system? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I run a six-year-old automatic Skoda Roomster. I like it and I find the warning bleeps when I reverse close to an obstruction helpful. I am nearly 80 and...
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  Replacing a Fabia estate? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have Skoda Fabia Greenline estate from 2008. As we use the car just for school runs mostly and afterschool clubs, distances of under a mile...
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  What small auto with cruise control? 28 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my Kia Carens for 8 months based on your advice. I am thinking of changing the car as I am getting to know my driving preferences and partly...
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  Which car is good for a retired couple to tour the UK with? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have retired and are intending to cut down from two cars, a 2004 Volkswagen Passat TDi and a 2000 Ford Focus 1.6, to one. We will be doing...