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I've just passed my test - should I trade in my car for something older but faster? 21 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I passed my test about three months ago and currently drive a 2010 SEAT Ibiza. I want to buy some aesthetical upgrades for it such as respraying the wheels... -
Is buying a used LPG van, or new that needs converted, a good idea for fuel economy? 3 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I drive 200 miles once a week from London to Devon and need to buy a van (used or new) that's smaller than a Citroen Dispatch. I have two children so it... -
We bought a faulty car in a private sale - do we have consumer protection to get it fixed? 1 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My step-son just purchased a 2008 Citroen C2 from a car dealer for £1700. The dealer said that it was not their car, but an employee's car. The money was... -
Damage was done to my car from loose road chippings - will my premium go up if I lose the case against the council? 6 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
Two weeks ago, I drove on a lane near my home which had just been treated with loose chippings. All the appropriate signage was there to adhere to 10mph,... -
The catalytic converter light has come on - is this related to the emissions fix? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI. It had the Volkswagen emissions fix about six months ago and I have not had any noticeable problems with it. There... -
What used diesel SUV should I buy? 3 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I normally buy high mileage diesel SUVs. I have £13,500 to spend and am looking at a 2011/2012 Volvo XC60 D5 AWD start/stop with 70,000 miles on the clock... -
Ford Focus 1.6 running rough - why? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a Ford Focus MK2 1.6 Duratech and it is now running very rough, it struggles to start but once started it idles rough however does... -
Best sports car for 80 year old driver? 8 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought my 80 year old petrolhead father a Ford Focus RS. In fact my idea was to let him drive it for a few weeks, that was on 3 September and... -
SEAT Leon DPF troubles - what should I do? 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a SEAT Leon diesel with 52k on the clock. Within 2 weeks the DPF yellow light came on. The car had a couple of hundred motorway miles in... -
Replacing a classic with a modern car - what should I buy? ` 15 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
After 19 years of using my Austin-Healey 100/4, I have decided to sell as I can no longer cope without power steering. I want to replace it with a relatively... -
Buying a nearly new car - what do you recommend? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace me 2011 Skoda Octavia 1.6TDI in the next year or so. I'm looking for a recommendation for a replacement that meets the following... -
Dealer refuses to pay for clutch repair - what should I do? 19 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a Vauxhall Astra from a dealer. I have had the car for five months and done 2000 miles. The car has 10,000 miles in total on the clock... -
Qashqai 1.2 Petrol Auto - what do you think of it? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I like to know what you think of the new Qashqai 1.2 petrol automatic model. We're a family of four and have a very low annual mileage with driving... -
Buying a new hatchback 15 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife wants to buy her first car as she got the driving licence just last week. She has a automatic only licence. What do you recommend? We are thinking... -
Dealer holding onto V5 3 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a pre-reg Skoda Scout from a main dealer. They said I would get the V5 in about 3 weeks and didn't give me the new keeper section. After 5 weeks... -
Clutch failure on 2014 Ford C-MAX 20 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought an ex-demo from dealership with about 50 miles on the clock. At 3000 miles the clutch needed replacing due to "complete burn out". DMF and slave... -
Antenna snapped of by car wash - what are my rights? 21 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
We recently bought a second hand 2011 Honda CR-Z from a dealer. Last week we put the car through an automated car was and the fin antenna snapped off.... -
Which car is best for £2k - Audi A2 or Toyota Yaris? 28 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful for your advice on buying a car on a budget of £2000 for mainly city driving but also the odd long-distance motorway journey. I... -
Need a family car for £10k - what do you suggest? 12 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to buy a used car, either a Ford Focus or Fiesta, which will cope with our growing family. I drive around 200 miles per week to work (60% motorway... -
Need a family MPV for £4000 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are selling our beloved Citroen Berlingo (great MPV, but a stiff clutch and terrible economy around town) and want to buy a new family car that is better...