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  Carry on cramping 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am in a dilemma. I read your reply to the person about the caravanette. I am a 61-year-old female, entering an adventurous second childhood, who loves...
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  Matching numbers 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 53 plate Golf Match V and I'm thinking of changing it soon. I've spent over £1,800 on it in 14 months and I think it's time for a change....
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  Dealer Dolittle 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My brother has just telephoned to tell me that he had a cambelt replaced on his 10 yr old Mitsubishi 1.8 GDI Space Star by a main dealer three months ago...
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  Filter tip - DPF regeneration 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've run a BMW E60 525SE petrol auto from new. It's 6 years old and I intend to change it for a new F10 5-Series. There are compelling paper reasons for...
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  Elf and safety 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife wants a cute second car to bomb around in. I on the other hand would like a classic. We have agreed (compromised) that a late 1960s Wolseley Hornet...
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  Black death 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for your thoughts on the following. I have a 2004 Corolla Verso. It had a main dealer service and oil change at 90,000 miles 7 weeks...
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  Date protected fact 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  On 10 August 2009 I signed up for a scrappage deal for my Ford Fiesta and paid a deposit of £250 for a new VW. The dealer photocopied my Tax disc and...
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  Can you advise some rear-facing car seats for 9 months to four years? 12 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What are the best rear-facing car seats for a Ford Fiesta. I need one for 9 months to four years old. Thanks.
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  Best car for taxi driver - Toyota Avensis or Prius? 2 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to buy used (one year old) car to start my private hire job; however, I can't choose between the Toyota Avensis and Prius. Which is more...
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  Need a comfortable car for towing 30 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my Audi A6 Avant diesel as I want to upgrade my racing car trailer, which would have a weight of 2000 to 2200kg when fully loaded....
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  Mercedes C-Class - are there any known issues? 4 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  As a former company car driver, I have for the last six years driven a Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Having left my job, I am now in the market for a used model,...
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  Jazztity belts 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I wrote to you in May about the Honda Jazz I-shift, which I'd had for a month. I have now had mine since early April and done over 3,000 miles. A lot of...
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  Are long new car wait times going to affect the used car market? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have just been told by a Citroen main dealer that the lead time for a new C5 Aircross is going to be about nine months and - due to the shortage - prices...
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  How should we prepare our cars for winter hibernation? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  We have a couple of 1950s classic cars. At the onset of salted roads, in the past we filled the cars up with petrol, over inflated the tyres and kept the...
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  I bought a car from a dealer that didn't disclose it was in an accident - what should I do? 14 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used car last November from a MINI main dealer. The car was only five months old and had covered 5000 miles. A few months ago, I noticed the...
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  Would you pick the Audi A6, BMW 5 Series or Mercedes-Benz E-Class? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the very fortunate position to buy whatever car I want within reason, but realistically I am not that interested in cars other than in the need...
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  Is there a known problem with the Ford Fusion gearbox? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We were recently driving our Ford Fusion when it lost all power. The Green Flag driver said that in his experience, as the car still went into gear, it...
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  What's the most reliable used estate for £10k? 26 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What are the best estate cars for around £10k that you can get? We want something that is reliable, comfy and with a few toys. We have a 2014 Golf GT TDI...
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  A car to suit all needs 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Apologies if this comes across as a rather long winded one... The decision isn't an easy one, hence a simple bit of advice would be most gratefully received! My...
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  My new car was stolen and recovered with an extra 2000 miles on it - can I ask the insurer to total loss it? 8 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My three-month old Audi S3 was stolen and recovered three weeks later. It was bought from new and was still in showroom condition with 1800 miles on it....