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  • What's the best car for ride comfort? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking about my next car, I'm looking for something to deal with the numerous pot holes and rather large speed bumps on the way to my son's school....
  • What's the best used family car? 16 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I need a used car - ideally the smallest and cheapest to buy and run for three children. What would you recommend?
  • Buying a new Qashqai - which petrol engine is best? 20 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a new Nissan Qashqai, but can't decide on which petrol engine to specify. Can you help?
  • Buying my first car - Yaris or Corolla? 22 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy my first car and have narrowed down the choices to a Toyota Yaris T Sport (2004) and a Toyota Corolla T Spirit (2004). Both are available...
  • Will a USB stick drain my car's battery? 10 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Does leaving a USB stick connected and/or a phone charger discharge the battery? My wife's Honda CR- has just done a 100 mile journey, yet a few days later...
  • Refuelling problems with Jaguar XF 2 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I've started experiencing problems when refuelling the tank of my 2011 Jaguar XF. The fuel pump starts clicking when the tank is 1/3 full and it's almost...
  • Car cuts out when towing a caravan 10 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    When towing my caravan, the engine in my 2005 Hyundai Sant Fe cuts out tackling steep hills or pausing at a roundabout. The car will restart after 30 seconds...
  • Buying a new car - i30 or Golf? 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am about to buy a new car, but can’t choose between a pre-reg (14) 50 mile Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi (110) SE Go 5dr for £15,495 or to pay the extra and purchase...
  • Can you recommend a comfortable estate? 31 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Can you recommend an automatic estate with very comfortable seats? I drive 30,000 per year and want something with a nice ride and reasonable economy....
  • SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI - is it suitable for motorway driving? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a new SEAT Ibiza but am worried the 1.2 TSI (105) engine will not be able to cope on the motorway. Would the high miles and speed...
  • Gas smell after change of pollen filter 27 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter's Kia Cee'd has a strong smell (like gas) in her car. The dealership recently changed her pollen filter and say there is nothing wrong, just...
  • Uni student in need of a cheap car – what do you recommend? 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am a university student looking to buy my first car. I have a maximum budget of £2000 and need something small and cheap to run and insure. What do...
  • Buying a used diesel estate - what's best? 9 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am in the market for a used estate car, with a manual gearbox and diesel engine. Ideally, I’d like the car to be seven or eight years old and the engine...
  • Can you recommend a simple a reliable car? 23 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a new car that is simple, economical and reliable. I am very disillusioned with new designs and want something that will be basic and...
  • Trade in or auction - what's the best method for selling a car? 22 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I’m in the process of buying a BMW 1 Series, but am not sure what to do with my 2012 Ford Fiesta. Should I sell it privately, trade it in or auction via...
  • Why does my BMW cut out? 2 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Today my BMW 3 Series cut out four times as I was reducing speed and changing down the gears. I wondered if it was due to the heat? The car restarts...
  • Hyundai i20 or Seat Ibiza- what should I buy? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I need to buy a new car that’s reliable and cheap to run. I’ve narrowed down my search to the Hyundai i20 1.25 manual and the Seat Ibiza Reference 1.4...
  • Dacia Sandero - can my sums really be correct? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking at the Dacia Sandero, which would be my first new car. Although the Access spec suits me fine, it seems the Ambience with the more efficient...
  • Petrol or Diesel Golf? 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am switching from having a company car to car allowance. I do 12,000 miles per year. For personal reasons I like to drive cars from the Volkswagen...
  • Downsizing from an S-Type Jaguar 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I would like to replace my Jaguar for a small car. Where will I get the best deal? I am a lady owner, retired, and had the car since new. What reliable...
 

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