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Which car is best for icy conditions? 23 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I live in the country and own a 2014 BMW 5 Series which is useless on icy days. Which car would serve me better for such conditions? -
What fuel grade should I run my Toyota Celica on? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1992 generation 5 Celica Convertible imported from Japan many years ago. I notice that when driving up an incline it seems to 'pink'. I have not... -
Do I need to keep my old car insured while I'm selling it? 8 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've purchased a new car but haven't yet sold the old one. Do I need to keep this insured in the interim while I'm selling it? -
Do I need headlight deflectors to drive in France? 1 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm taking my 2013 Audi A6 S-line Estate to France next week. Will I need headlight beam deflectors or do Audi lights dip downwards? -
Should I buy or lease a new MINI Cooper? 9 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
Are the new MINI Cooper reliable and are parts expensive? Also, would it be better to buy or lease? -
What small, estate car would you suggest I buy? 2 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I would like to change my car for a small, petrol estate. I currently drive a diesel car and it chokes up. I'm a stop start driver because I'm a mobile... -
Should I swap my Audi A6 TDI for a petrol Audi A4 Avant? 6 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently have an Audi A6 TDI 190 and I'm nearly halfway through my PCP. I'm considering swapping for an A4 Avant, but is the TFSI petrol (252 Quattro)... -
What is the cheapest car for my 18 year old son to insure? 25 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son has just passed his driving test, could you recommend a few small cars to insure? He has a budget of around £1000 for the car and I'm expecting... -
Is the cam belt change on our 2012 Ford S-Max necessary? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2012 Ford S-Max 2.0 CDi Powershift with 45,000 miles on the clock. In last week's CAR section you suggested that the cam belt and associated... -
Can I fit run flat winter tyres to my BMW? 14 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
You very kindly recommended run flat tyres for our BMW 2 Series Active Tourer a couple of years ago. The tyre size is 205/55 R17 91W. Please can you tell... -
Should the spare be the same size as the standard wheels? 8 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am contemplating buying a nearly new Ford Mondeo Titanium with 18-inch alloy wheels. The dealer says the spare is 16-inch. Should I expect the spare... -
What's the best high performance 4x4? 1 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a new petrol 4x4 with decent performance and reasonable load space. I've just about settled on a Porsche Macan S, but is there anything... -
Searching for a used automatic family car with a petrol engine 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need help buying a used automatic family car. My budget is £6000. I would like it to be a torque converter automatic gearbox and a petrol as I only drive... -
What's the best first car for under £2000? 5 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm just getting ready to buy my first (used) car and despite my research I'm finding it a bit overwhelming. I live in the countryside in Wales and am... -
Buying a new car - hybrid or diesel? 17 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am coming up to replacing my existing car and have historically bought new diesels to cover an annual mileage of 25k (mostly motorway and A roads). Given... -
Buying a used Ford S-MAX - which engine is best for economy? 24 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a Ford S-MAX petrol. Could you advise which engine is the better buy. I have always thought the 2.3 engine was uneconomical, and not... -
New Car Dilemma 24 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
HJ; have an approx. budget of £15-20,000 to spend; reliability ONLY requirement! What should I purchase from below; Toyota Yaris Toyota Auris Mazda... -
Ford Mondeo with engine rattle 5 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Mondeo has covered 114,000 miles.and had just passed its M.O.T and service, but has a rattling similar to coins shaking around in a tin can, which the... -
SUV buying advice 4 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have between £5k-7k to spend on an SUV. I'm torn between a Honda CR-V and Mitsubishi Shogun elegance. Any thoughts? -
Considering buying a new Honda CR-V 13 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
With respect to the Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol automatic gearbox, I was considering buying one new but have noticed your comment that this model or rather gearbox...
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