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  Can you suggest an automatic that would suit me for under £4000? 30 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I recently suffered a back injury leaving me with some discomfort and a weak left leg. I'm looking for an auto, up to 2.0-litre, 3 or 5 door hatch to suit...
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  My new Volkswagen Amarok keeps making a strange grinding noise when engaging drive - what could it be? 7 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have just taken delivery of a brand new Volkswagen Amarok with an 8-speed automatic gearbox. On a number of occasions now the vehicle has made a nasty...
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  What should I look out for when buying a 1999 Honda CR-V? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a Honda CR-V 1999 automatic with 135000 km from a private seller. What should I look out for? Any advice is appreciated.
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  Is a low mileage pick-up a good buy? 1 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have the opportunity to purchase a well looked-after Nissan Navara 2.3-litre diesel auto. It has 9000 miles and was first registered in May 2016. The...
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  Which small auto is best? 8 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  The lease on my top of the range Kia Rio ends in the autumn. I've enjoyed the 1.4 engine, heated front seats and general space, but the ride is harsh around...
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  Yeti automatic doesn't engage at low speeds 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven many different autos for over 20 years, but can't master control of my Skoda Yeti. When wanting to pull away, I gently depress the accelerator,...
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  Economic auto with boot space for a pram £2000-£3000 budget! 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Looking for a new motor for my wife, bought her a 2003 Fiesta Semi Auto 9 months ago and the TCU and ECU have gone on it and so we've had to get rid of...
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  Could I buy a diesel Freelander 2 for short journeys? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I thought diesels were good for short runs. Is that not so? My daily commute is five miles each way. I ask because I am tempted by a Freelander 2. There’s...
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  Which reliable family car offers low maintenance and good safety? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a car, and I haven't owned a car in over 10 years. The last time I owned one was in America before the days of satnav, iPod connections,...
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  Where can I sell my cars and replace them with an MPV? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband, who sadly passed away recently, drove a Mercedes C250 which is under one year old with low mileage. I currently drive a Honda Jazz but I now...
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  Can I expect my diesel Renault Laguna to develop expensive problems soon? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In 2009 I bought a new Renault Laguna 2.0dCi 150 Initiale 50 diesel automatic. Can you tell me whether it has a diesel particulate filter, dual mass flywheel...
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  Downsizing from a Renault Scenic 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have had two Renault Scenics but now want to downsize. Must be automatic and, as I have disabled passenger, I need a higher seating position than a normal...
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  C4 1.6eHDI EGS gearbox problem 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new C4 with EGS system. It would appear to me that there is a problem on first and second gear in that on the very odd occasion as I have...
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  Do you have Golden Spanner Awards? I'd like to nominate Trevor King of Epsom for repairing the ECU in my A-Class Mercedes-Benz. 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 10-year-old, 30,000 miles, serviced by Mercedes-Benz A-Class suffered the dreaded ECU fault warning light. The Mercedes-Benz garage informed me a repair...
• Help Required with New Car Options Please 23 Nov 2011 (Forum)
  , economical, practical 5-door car. I also need an automatic as I have developed a form of arthritis (fully automatic I may add, none of those wretched semi-automatics which are jerky and horrible to drive in my experience
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  Seating plans 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently had to return my company Mercedes Benz Vito Dualiner (6-seater), which was a fantastic family vehicle with masses of space. I now have...
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  Handing over the Mike 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly mother needs to replace her Nissan Micra variomatic as it is getting a bit long in the tooth. She needs a similar car, small but roomy enough...
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  Lightmare in Berkshire 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  It seems now days that many cars are fitted with overpowered headlights, which are not necessary and are a danger to other road users. At one time I believed...
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  One car in place of two? 13 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We do about 10,000 miles a year between our two current cars, an 06 E-Class Mercedes 220CDI auto estate for quiet comfort on long runs and a 51 Daihatsu...
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  Why does my Audi A4 Executive's radio come on automatically when I start the car? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A4 Executive saloon, bought new in September 2009. The radio comes on as soon as the engine is started. I have visited our local Audi dealer...