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  • Which cars have the best seats? 18 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a bad back and need a new car with comfortable seats. I have an old Peugeot 30, what should I replace it with?
  • Buying my daughter's first car 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter is pestering me to buy her first car. She is still in full time education and has a weekend job. We have seen advertised an ex-rental white...
  • How can I prove to a court that I have valid insurance? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I recently bought a car and transferred my insurance policy from my old car to my new one; the insurance broker told me it would show on the system immediately,...
  • Can you recommend a car that can fit two rear facing child seats? 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Having recently discovered that my wife is expecting twins, we're now in the position of needing a car which can accommodate two rear facing child seats...
  • Does my turbo need replacing? 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My car is making a whirring noise between 1st and 2nd gear, and I've been told I need the turbo replaced, which is going to cost me over £1000. I have...
  • Jeepest item free 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Our Jeep was recently stolen from the drive. It was very old 1995 and not worth more than about £500. My husband has a protected no claims bonus and an...
  • Best large family car? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm look for a large family car, my current selection includes: Mazda 6 1.8 TS, Mondeo IV 1.6 Ecoboost Zetec or Toyota Avensis TR 1.8 v-matic estate...
  • What gets five stars? 30 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I see you give cars "star" ratings - what cars get "5 Stars" from Honest John? Am searching for a 5 star old automatic luxury petrol car I can cherish...
  • Kia Rio - are you sitting comfortably? 27 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Have you heard anything about quality and durability of seat cloth material on the Rio 1.4 L. My wife's car is now approaching 3 years old and has done...
  • Suitable car post hip replacement 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am in hospital recovering from twice-done hip replacement. When I am discharged I will be taken from hospital by a friend and need to use a car with...
  • Volkswagen Tiguan coil spring failure 12 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have just experienced a rear coil spring failure on my VW Tiguan, fortunately it fell off in the garage. I have examined the spring and it looks...
  • Should I be wary of a 2011 Mondeo with a 2010 paint colour? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering a 2-litre diesel 140 automatic Mondeo Titanium X from a large dealership. The car is on a 61 plate but the body colour has been omitted...
  • Is it time to change our car? 12 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We own a 2007 Seat Leon 1.9 diesel. It has been a very reliable car, but it is due a cam belt and, at almost five years old, I wonder whether it is liable...
  • More praise for LV insurance 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Sixteen days ago I took delivery of a new car. I traded in my previous car with a personal number plate that I wanted to transfer to the new vehicle. Now,...
  • Doctor rates 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently finished studying my doctorate. I currently have a 2002 Citroen Saxo Furio 1.4 and feel that I have out grown this car. I'm looking to...
  • Can you recommend a short wheelbase car with good ground clearance? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a 2005 Toyota Avensis which I now find is too large. I am looking for a shorter wheelbase car which also stands higher off the ground...
  • Pitted wheels 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My car is less than a year old. I recently noticed the steel effect alloy wheels are starting to pit. The garage state it is caused by brake dust and...
  • Expanding family - what car? 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 4 year old and we have twins due in June. We currently have a Ford C-MAX and we are worried that we will not get three car seats in the back....
  • Which car offers a wide opening door, comfortable seating and space for a wheelchair? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am in the process of buying a new car. Three years ago you recommended in the Telegraph the Ford C-Max and Honda Jazz. What's on the market now? Because...
  • Recommend an estate car for under £2000 to carry four kayaks? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a first car, around the £1000-£2000 mark. It has to be able to carry four kayaks on the roof and seat four passengers, and possibly even...
 

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