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Replacement for a Golf Plus 9 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
Must have the high driving position. Petrol engine and automatic preferred. BMW 2 Series Active Tourer a possibility but what alternatives are there? Good... -
When should I change my tyres due to age? 2 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 520d which is six years old and has completed 56,000 miles on three of the original Goodyear runflats, which still have 4mm left. Should I... -
Three cars to choose, which do you recommend? 12 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to decide between three cars to buy (new). I only drive about 8000 miles annually. Nissan Qashqa 1.2 dig T Acenta Kia 1.7 CRDi 1 2WD Hyundai... -
Can I return an exported car back to the UK? 26 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
About 11 years ago I exported my second-hand car to Croatia. I now want to return to the UK. Can I drive my car back to the UK legally? -
Ford C-Max - "Limited EPB" warning light 18 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a Ford C-Max 1.6 diesel. For the past two week, the car has started displaying a message on start up. The message says “Limited EPB” but goes away... -
Airbag warnings stickers- can I remove them? 7 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
My new BMW 4 Series Convertible has airbag warning stickers on both sides of the passenger visor, which I find to be a distraction. Can I remove them?... -
Buying a new Golf GTI - should I pay extra for the performance pack? 21 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I've ordered a new Volkswagen Golf GTI, but didn't specify the performance pack as I didn't think it would be of much benefit in day to day driving. However... -
What's the wading depth for a plug-in hybrid? 4 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a plug-in hybrid, but am worried about the wading depth for such cars: eg Outlander, Golf & A3? I'm not planning on driving through flood... -
Can you recommend a petrol MPV? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
We need to buy an MPV and would like an automatic. We rarely use the car for long journeys (just a three mile run on the school run) and therefore want... -
Why won't my Honda CR-V do any better than 28 miles to the gallon? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2003 Honda CR-V with 48,000 miles on the clock. I cannot achieve more than 28 miles to the gallon. I have tried four tanks of Shell V Power and... -
Cleaning alloy wheels 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I used my Mazda 6 for a journey back from the continent and during the trip one disk pad wore out. There is now a deposit of steel powder on the alloy... -
Buying a used car for £3000 - what would you recommend? 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Im looking to buy a used 5 Door medium sized petrol car for no more than £3000. Which of these cars would you recommend, 2004 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec or 2003... -
Buying a SEAT Leon - petrol or diesel? 23 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a new SEAT, but am undecided between buying a Leon 1.4TSI 140 or the 2.0TDI 150. I lean towards the petrol version but plan to keep the vehicle... -
Dacia Duster - do they suffer DPF problems? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My husband is thinking of buying a diesel Dacia Duster, but is hesitating because of the DPF - he is a mechanic so is aware of the problems they can cause.... -
What's wrong with my Citroen C5? 9 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Citroen C5 estate sits very low to ground, but opening the door makes it goes back to normal height and it drives fine. Do you think something... -
Noisy tyres on Nissan Qashqai – Can you recommend quieter alternatives? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2007 Nissan Qashqai 2007 with Nexen 215/65/R16 tyres. I have been advised that I will need to change two for the next MoT and want... -
Which car could we buy for our 6-feet 5-inch son for £6500"? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I want to buy a car for our son to celebrate his 21st birthday. He is 6-feet 5-inches tall and currently drives a 12-year-old Fiesta. Our budget... -
Keeping oil levels right in my Aston Martin? 14 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am about to drive about 3500 miles in my new Aston Martin Vantage 4.7-litre manual. The oil level is half way, should I keep it at maximum or just below... -
Can you recommend a new automatic? 10 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Honda Civic automatic that I want to change. I have difficulty using the automatic gearshifts, where you have to press a spring loaded 'latch'... -
Need a second hand car that will fit a wheelchair 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
We need a second hand car (circa £10,000) with room for a wheelchair, two children and two adults. We have a Mini Copper Clubman diesel, which is fantastic...