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Which Porsche will depreciate the least? 26 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of committing a large amount of cash (for me) on a special car to enjoy in my retirement. Which of the following three cars which I am considering... -
Buying a new SUV - Nissan Qashqai or Mazda CX-5? 10 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a new SUV for both work and long runs to Scotland to see the in-laws. I have narrowed the search to a Nissan Qashqa (1.5d or 1.6d)... -
Will winter tyres work in heavy snow? 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Access to my house is via steep single track lane which does not get gritted. In the past I would avoid going out if I woke to a fresh fall of snow but... -
Car advertised with wrong price - what are my rights? 29 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I want a new car and found a 2013 Audi A1 for sale for £17,995. We really liked the car and the test drive was good; however, when we sat down... -
Which sporty coupe to replace my Mazda RX-8? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a 63-year old retired man currently driving a 2007 Mazda RX-8. I would like to change to a more economical car (VED is £460pa), but still a little... -
Buying a small car for town? 27 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife does 12,500 miles annually which is entirely urban short distances (community nurse). I would like to get her a car which would cost me ideally... -
Should we buy a Volvo V50 or an Audi A4 estate? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was looking at a used Volkswagen Touran but test-drove one and wasn't happy with it. As we are a four-member family, we don't really need seven seats,... -
How easy is it for an experienced manual gearbox user to switch to automatics and left-foot braking? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've been following the thread about left-foot braking with interest, as I've been considering switching to an automatic next summer when my Motability... -
How can I get in touch with the DVLA to enquire about my provisional driving licence? 14 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I applied for a provisional driving licence online and I didn't provide my passport number. There was a page that came up that I was meant to print but... -
Can you recommend a compact and comfortable car to replace my Mazda 3? 17 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
Four years ago, HonestJohn.co.uk recommended a Mazda 3 for me. I very much like it: it's comfortable, got good performance, and is very economical. However,... -
We need to store our hybrid for a long period - what's your advice? 5 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a Toyota Yaris Hybrid and the handbook states that if the car is not driven for a lengthy period, the electric battery will gradually discharge.... -
Faulty S-MAX - What are our options? 7 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
We recently bought a 2007 S-MAX and was told it came with a three month warranty from a third party company. The dealer assured us the car was free from... -
Trader won't give refund over dangerous van - what are my options? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a 2007 Fiat Ducato from a trader. Within a day of buying it, the clutch pedal started sticking and the speedo would only work... -
I'm being prosecuted for speeding but the police won't supply photographic evidence. What should I do? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
In January I received a speeding ticket for an alleged offence in November. I wrote to the authorities asking for the photographic evidence they informed... -
Should we use a diesel additive? 16 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I bought VW Tiguan 2.0 TDI 2015 but we do not do a lot of miles as we used to. We hardly do 2000 miles a year and mainly short journeys. We are aware of... -
The MPG on my car is terrible - what could be the cause? 3 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Insignia and all seems mechanically sound with 68000 miles on the clock, a recent service and full service history plus new discs brakes... -
DVLA tell me my my Austin Healey has been cloned, can I claim compensation? 28 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
When I came to sell my 100/4M in October 2023, I was made aware that I was not the registered owner, that DVLA had issued a replacement V5C for a replica... -
Why has my car insurance increased so much this year? 20 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
My insurance premium has doubled in 12 months, for a Toyota Touring 2.0 Hybrid. I am 74, with 57 years driving and a clean licence, as well as being an... -
I had an accident in a courtesy car, what do I do? 1 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
My car was having a clutch fitted, the garage lent me a car. A courier company vehicle (I think in training) drove into my lane on a busy roundabout forcing... -
I need to replace two SUVs with a single 4x4 with a large boot, what would you suggest? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
Currently I drive a 2005 Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 2.5 TD with 120,000 miles on the clock and my wife a 2002 2.0 Suzuki Grand Vitara which has done nearly...
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