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  Need a car for rural commute - which should I get? 21 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering moving to an area in the central belt in Scotland (between Edinburgh and Glasgow) that won’t have easy access to motorways. Therefore,...
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  Buying a Ford Puma - what should I look out for? 10 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Ford Puma for £995. The seller has told the car had a number of advisories on the last MoT, which was done two months ago. These...
• Ford S-MAX - EU Directive on using NON Manufacturers parts. 24 Oct 2013 (Forum)
  Hi, I have an S Max 2011 plate from new. My problem is that, this is the 3rd or 4th time that the tailgate lock has ceased to work. As soon as you shut it, it pops open again AND if you cannot get into the car quickly and shut  and lock all doors, it opens again.  My
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  Can you recommend a small automatic car for a disabled driver? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is mildly disabled and drives with hand controls. She currently has a 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.6 with an automatic gearbox. The time has come for a new...
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  A4 Avant wandering on its big wheels 16 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2008 Audi A4 Avant S-line just over a year ago but have always found that on roads with uneven surfaces (not rough surfaces) it has a tendency...
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  Which petrol auto car enables easy access for a disabled person? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is disabled. We are driving a 2009 Ford Fusion 1.4 diesel, and are now looking to buy a similar sized car but with a petrol engine and automatic...
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  A seven seater for towing a caravan 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Currently we have a 1.6-litre petrol 54 plate Zafira which is ideal sized as we occaisionally fill 6 - 7 seats with adults in the back row or load up the...
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  Which automatic car would you recommend for 6000 miles per year? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a suitable new car with automatic transmission for my wife. Annual mileage will be about 6000. Current models being considered are Astra...
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  Does the Volkswagen Passat suffer from corroded brake discs? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 2.0 Volkswagen Passat TDI that I have just taken for its second service with 24,000 miles on the clock. When I picked up my car, I was informed...
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  Which tyres will reduce road noise in my Jaguar S-Type? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Jaguar S-Type 2.7 diesel sports version (lowered, stiffened and with spoilers). I have some well-worn Pirellis on the front and 30,000-mile...
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  Automatic fearbox? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have driven automatics for the last 30 years. 25 years with Toyota and no real problems other than disappointment in my wife's Yaris multimode "automatic"...
• Ford Focus (1998 - 2004) - 02 1.6 High idle and creeping revs 19 Jan 2010 (Forum)
  . It?s a bit annoying when in first and I?m creeping along in traffic as the revs pick up, the car starts to accelerate under it?s own power, the revs then increase as the speed increases and so on. It?s not doing my fuel or brakes any good. If I am running the engine about 2000 rpm and drop the clutch
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  S-hell 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Mercedes SL350 in June 2009 from a reputable dealer, the car belonged to his mother it had done 14,500 miles and is mint condition. It is...
• Ford Mondeo III (2000 - 2007) - 01 2.0 Noise from rear brake(s) 23 Jun 2008 (Forum)
  for a decent run I have noticed an odd sound coming from the O/S rear brakes. I'm fairly certain they're disc brakes on these though haven't checked to be honest! The sound couldn't quite be described as a grinding but it's definitely a friction-like sound. Imagine clawing your nails lightly across a formica
• M3's Value - please help! 8 Jul 2003 (Forum)
  £15,040 privately and the bmw enthusiasts site have said my car is quite rare and should fetch at least £15,500-£16000. Judging by these valuations, there seems to be a big variation. Also, there are a number of not very highly specified M3's on autotrader compared to my car. I am totally confused so am
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  What is the best seven seater for under £8000? 3 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for the best used 7 seater under £8000? I'm looking at Mazda 5, Ford S-MAX and the Toyota Verso.
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  Can you recommend a steering wheel lock to suit a Peugeot 2008? 28 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a Stoplock HG134 59. I read somewhere they dont fit the new Peugeot 3008. I presume therefore it would be the same for a new...
• Ford S-MAX - White smoke from under bonnet. Losing the will! Please help :-) 25 Feb 2023 (Forum)
  Hi, this is my first time posting but having been back and forth with my car to my mechanic I was hoping for some help/advice. My 2007 diesel Ford S Max was losing coolant. My mechanic diagnosed an issue with the thermostat housing which he then replaced. When I got the car back there was diesel
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  Can I drive a SORN car to an MoT? 13 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I have my Porsche 911 that's been SORN for a few years. Can I just insure it so I can drive it to my mechanics for an MoT or will I have to un-SORN it...
• Has buy to let wrecked the housing market? 22 Jun 2021 (Forum)
  are struggling to afford a property, while we sit comfortably in a mortgage free property bought in the 90’s before the housing market became crazy. And yes we struggled through the late 80’s early 90’s boom and bust housing bubble plus incredibly high interest rates when we were first time buyers ourselves