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  • What's the best used car for £2000 - £3000? 20 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have £2000 - £3000 to spend and need a reliable car. I don't know if I want a diesel or petrol. I travel about 200-300 miles a week. I want a cheap car,...
  • Revs increase when breaking 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SRI. I bought it (used) six weeks ago, but noticed when breaking to stop (break pressed and clutch in) the revs rise to...
  • Need a car with easy access - what do you recommend? 28 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am in my late 70s and it finding difficult getting in and out of my car. You have recommended Volkswagen Golf SV, BMW 2 Series Active Tourer and Mazda...
  • Buying a used Ford Focus - petrol or diesel? 12 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a 2009 Ford Focus Zetec S and I have found two models of similar spec and price. One is a 1.8 petrol the other a 1.8 diesel. I have read...
  • How can I fix my Micra's wiring problem? 18 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I took my 2003 Nissan Micra to the garage when the boot failed to open. They diagnosed a wiring problem and said they need to replace the loom. However,...
  • Major electrical issues with Fiat 500 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have had a Fiat 500 1.4 lounge from new. Now experiencing major electrical problems. Warning messages on dash, oil light on, headlight light on. Tailgate...
  • Four year old Mazda 6 - keep or sell? 22 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a four year old (2011) Mazda 6 Sport (180) diesel tourer. I've had it from new, covering 126,000 miles and love the car. I've seen a 2012 reg "Venture"...
  • Can you recommend a cheap used car? 21 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a cheap second hand car for my partner. She only does 4000 miles a year, but needs something with five doors and a large boot. We've...
  • Clutch problem with new Fiat Panda 29 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a new Fiat Panda 1.2 Easy. Within two miles of collection, I found gear changes to be difficult, with the clutch bite getting nearer and nearer...
  • How much is my Land Rover Discover worth? 25 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of selling my Land Rover Discovery 3 (2007) Pursuit (limited edition- only 300 ever made). It has Java Black paint with Ebony interior leather,...
  • Need to downsize from a 3 Series - what should we get? 13 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We need to replace our 2005 BMW 320d, which we both enjoy driving, with its rapid acceleration. Ideally, we would like a used car with a little more headroom....
  • Faulty air con 1 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 2008 Focus with a poor a/c system. It has been serviced/re-gassed over the last two years by our local Ford dealer, who have found no leaks during...
  • What's wrong with my Audi A3? 18 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 2008 Audi A3 2.0 TDi which has covered 73,000 miles and is driven twice a week (90 miles on a motorway) with a couple of urban miles at either...
  • Buying a Lexus - which model is best? 3 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have an extremely reliable 1997 Mercedes-Benz C180 estate that has done 410,000 mile. I am now thinking of changing it for a Lexus. My son has a IS250...
  • Can I appeal a Cat B decision? 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Can I appeal against a Category B decision, which my insurer has issued on my Daihatsu Fourtrak after it was stolen and then recovered. The car is fine,...
  • What tyres should I fit to my Golf GTi to make the ride quieter? 17 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Mark V Golf GTi and need to replace two front tyres. The current tyres on the front are Dunlop SP Sport MAXX 225/40ZR18s, while on the rear they...
  • Does my Irish registered BMW need an MoT to be sold in the UK? 15 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I live in the Republic of Ireland and want to sell my 2001 BMW M5. The market here is very quiet, so I want to try and sell it in the UK. Does it need...
  • Can you recommend a used MPV for a family of five? 12 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We are a family of five searching for a used car that will be cheap to run and insure. It must have three point seat belts in the back for all three seats...
  • Car radio stuck on ‘one hour’ mode 20 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The radio on my 2007 Ford Mondeo is stuck on 'one hour' mode, regardless if the engine is running or not. Ford technical has said it was the GEM module,...
  • Which is better second hand, Ford S-Max or Galaxy? 17 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have the option of buying a 2006 Ford Galaxy Ghia Tdci with 72,000 miles or having a 2007 S-Max Tdci, with a reconditioned engine (72,000 miles), new...
 

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