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Best used sports car for £5k? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm after a used sports car for £5000. I want something that will have a soft top and give me driving pleasure for my retirement. We were thinking about... -
What is your advice on the used electric car market? 23 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
Could you give me your thoughts on the second-hand EV car market please as dealers are making a huge mark up? I enquired about a two year old e-Golf that... -
Volvo cars reliability 12 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I recently took my car for its fourth annual service at TMS Volvo at 46000 miles when, during the service, a gearbox fluid leak was identified. I paid... -
Is there a major fault with the DPF-equipped Mazda 6 diesel engine? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
The Mazda 6 diesel engine, from its first incarnation to the current model, has a new form of diesel engine with a diesel particulate filter. According... -
I bought a Volkswagen Beetle from a dealer who agreed to send the FSH and spare key later - he hasn't. What can I do? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I part exchanged my old car for a Volkswagen Beetle from a local dealership. Half way into the journey to view the car (and potentially... -
Problem with used car bought privately - what are my rights? 26 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 21 year old daughter bought a 2008 BMW 1 Series one month ago from a private seller. The car has 51,000 miles on the clock and cost her £5450. She paid... -
How long before my Euro 5 compliant petrol car becomes an issue? 9 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm a satisfied owner of a 2010 Euro 5 compliant petrol Audi A5. It's been fully serviced from new, still runs completely fine and comfortably meets all... -
Insurance claim 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Golf (2.0TDI, 140 bhp, 2004, 90k miles) was hit on 27th December whilst parked with no occupants in a residential area. The other party admitted... -
Which cars are big enough to carry two bikes? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
We've just purchased two electric bikes and are looking to buy a car in which we can transport them. We'd like the car to be no older than seven years... -
Do you have any advice for driving and hiring a car in Thailand? 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I know from past columns you have written that you often visit Thailand and therefore you are familiar with the driving regulations. I have been on holiday... -
What is the clicking sound my Renault Megane makes on full lock of steering? 5 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 Renault Megane 1.5 and I noticed yesterday a clicking sound coming from the driver's side on a right turn at full lock, though it does happen... -
Can you recommend an equivalent to the Peugeot 3008, which we were disappointed with? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Following plenty of good reports, 'What Car Car of the Year', Honest John, etc we booked a test drive in a Peugeot 3008 1.6 VTi (the only one available)... -
How can I minimise damage to my MINI Countryman diesel's DPF on short journeys? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
On 2 December 2010 I bought a diesel MINI Countryman ALL4. This is the first diesel-engined car I have ever bought. I am delighted with it as a car. It... -
Missing, impossible? 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can help. Last summer I bought a second-hand 2006/56 Ford Ranger Supercab from a dealer with the remainder of the three-year warranty.... -
Mis Match 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI Match from a Volkswagen franchise on 24th November, 2010. I bought the car for £16,600. On 27 November 2010... -
Rejecting a car as not fit for purpose 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
In August 2012 I bought a 2008 BMW 330i from my local main dealer. The car appeared to be in superb condition with around 15,000 miles on the clock. However,... -
I'm looking for a car with a forgiving ride and decent ground clearance? 20 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a car with a forgiving ride and decent ground clearance for travelling over parkland. Four wheel drive is not essential and as I don't... -
How much is my Mitsubishi Lancer GLS worth? 5 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My dad is 82. He has an old Mitsubishi Colt Lancer GLS (W reg). It’s very low mileage and the interior is immaculate. Could you tell me roughly how much... -
Are these add-ons to my new Honda Jazz good value for money? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
Are these add-ons to my new Honda Jazz good value for money? The first is a Honda extended guarantee, including road side assistance, for £460 for one... -
When should I change the oil in my Focus ST? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm collecting my new Ford Focus ST this week (the petrol one) and like virtually all cars nowadays, there's no running-in service with the first oil change...
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