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What all-season tyres do you recommend? 30 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace the worn tyres on my 2005 Toyota Yaris. There are currently Goodyear tyres fitted but I am unsure whether to have these fitted... -
Can you suggest a small, petrol, reliable used van? 7 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a small petrol van. I need it to be big enough to sleep in the back occasionally (I'm only 5'4 so doesn't need to be very long). I'm about... -
I have £6000 for a fun, economic and reliable car - any suggestions? 27 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have about £6000 to spend on a used car. I'll use it for a daily 25 mile commute in rush hour and, as my wife has a Volkswagen Up!, it will be our main... -
Best second hand 4x4? 11 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a second hand 4x4 as I'm going to be starting a self build project soon. My primary requirement is for traditional 4x4 capabilities,... -
Which MPV should I buy? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has... -
Vauxhall Meriva or the Ford B Max - which would you buy? 14 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I will soon need to change my car to one that is suitable to take two elderly people in the back. I have decided it is between the Vauxhall Meriva and... -
Ford Mondeo losing power - what could the problem be? 31 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Ford Mondeo TDCi has started losing power and, most recently, the power cut out completely. After a few tries, it restarted, but now sounds like... -
Is there an economical, reliable automatic car with cruise control for under £6000? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used car. My budget is £6000. Could you please tell me the choice of cars I could have with the following specifications? Fuel economy... -
Can you still buy a no frills hatchback? 26 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
Even seven years ago you could buy an entry level five-door hatchback from any well-known marque without lots of options. Now there seems to be about £3k... -
Can I use winter tyres in summer months? 16 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a set of summer and winter tyres but the summer tyres need replacing and I'm thinking of changing to all-season tyres. However, the winter tyres... -
A hire car firm claims a car was returned late and has charged for it - what can we do? 22 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
An Australian friend hired a car in UK and was upgraded. The car was returned in perfect order with a tank of fuel and he has copies of the contract and... -
My insurer won't remove a no fault claim from their system - what can I do? 15 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had two misfuel incidents in 2015 and 2017. On the first I asked advice from L&V on the viability of making a claim. The response was: do not claim as... -
What economical family car could fit two child seats and a dog for £15,000? 21 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'll soon be changing jobs and my 10 mile round trip to work will soon become 100-120 miles per day. I've currently got a Ford Fiesta, which is fine for... -
Need an upmarket estate with low running costs 20 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the market for a decent quality estate that will give excellent fuel economy. Ideally, I'd like a diesel, as I travel over 15,000 miles a year.... -
Should I replace my Renault with a Dacia? 25 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 20 year old Renault Espace diesel. It has been a brilliant family vehicle and covered more than 200,000 miles. Would a Dacia Logan Estate... -
Is my Jaguar X-Type clutch going? 7 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently had an issue with my Jaguar X-Type in that a pipe from the turbo had cracked and the car belched black smoke out of the exhaust. That was fixed... -
Which wheels and tyres for an Audi A6 Avant? 19 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought an Audi A6 Avant SE Quattro 3.0L diesel 09 plate. I have recently sold a Jaguar XJ8 and wanted as quiet and smooth a ride as possible.... -
Which Citroen would make a good replacement for the discontinued Xsara Picasso? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My second Xsara Picasso diesel will be three years old in late March. Sadly, they don't make it any longer and the other Citroen offerings either seem... -
Which would you select from the Audi A3 2.0 TDI, Volvo C30 2.0d and Volkswagen 2.0 TDI GT? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying a used car for £10,000-£11.500. My criteria is that the fuel economy is fairly good, it is comfortable (due to longish journeys... -
What should I replace my Mondeo IV petrol estate with? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my 2009 Ford Mondeo IV petrol estate. Among my requirements are: good reliability, reasonable economy and preferably low emissions;...