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Can you recommend a replacement for my Vauxhall Vectra? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have an ageing Vauxhall Vectra 2.6 V6 estate. The car is 13 years old, with 186,000 miles on the clock and I need to replace it. I need a good motorway... -
BMW 5 Series suffering poor ride and handling - are the wheels and tyres to blame? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a 2012 BMW 520d recently after 12 years with a 530i Sport. So far I love the car, but am comparatively disappointed with the road holding,... -
Cold starting problem on Xsara Picasso 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Xsara Picasso. In freezing temperatures, if I do not use the car every day, it will not start first thing in a morning. I have had a new... -
Which are the best runflat tyres currently available? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
You recommend fitting third generation runflat tyres to improve ride quality, but I have been unable to find any for sale in the UK. The most common mentioned... -
My insurer won't pay out for my stolen car because the MOT had expired. Is there anything I can do? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am having problems with my insurance company. My car was stolen on 07/01/2010, so I reported this to my insurance company but they refuse to pay out... -
Should I sell my car? 31 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
A couple of dealers are urging me to trade in my immaculate 39k 8 year old Skoda yeti now, saying all cars are dropping fast, except their stock of course. Is... -
How accurate are used car valuations? 16 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
My last car was an Accord estate, sold in Sep 2015 having been owned by me from new in 2007. WeBuyAnyCar offered me £2650 whilst the Mazda dealer where... -
Ford Focus EcoBoost engine failure, who is responsible? 5 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
My engine stopped working on my Ford Focus EcoBoost and the oil light came on. The recovery man said had seized up and its a fault with the model between... -
Dealer has added paint protection treatment without me asking for it, what are my rights? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a Ford Fiesta ST, which I was pleased to find as the model is being phased out and the specific car and options combination may be... -
Can you recommend a replacement for a BMW 528i Touring? 13 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need your advice on replacing my much loved (from new) and well-cared for BMW E39 of 1999 vintage because come next summer, if the Mayor of London has... -
Should I sell my Volkswagen Passat while used car prices are still high? 3 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2018 Volkswagen Passat GT 1.5 TSI Petrol DSG, with a panoramic roof, with 24,000 miles on the clock. It is in very good condition with a full VW... -
Should I buy a used Jaguar I-Pace or Porsche Taycan? 1 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Nissan Leaf Tekna in November and am very pleased apart from the range. In real terms I can only go around 45-50 miles and back unless... -
What do you recommend as a Suzuki Swift replacement? 22 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have had my Suzuki Swift for 5 years now and it's been a brilliant little car. Cheap to run and, most importantly, reliable after a rather sad and expensive... -
What dual dash cam should I buy? 21 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm bewildered by the range of dash cams on offer and would be grateful for your advice. I would like a hard wired system with front and rear cameras that... -
I want a stress-free alternative to all the Japanese/Korean cars I've owned. What do you suggest? 22 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm starting to get bored of all the fantastically reliable Japanese/Koreans cars which have shuffled me from A-B for decades. I'm finally willing to... -
What do you think will be the result if the Government is able to make all vehicles electric by 2035? 7 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
What do you think will be the result if the Government is able to make all vehicles by 2035 electric? I understand that the legislation will be all petrol... -
What tracker systems do you recommend? 20 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a 2016 Range Rover Sport and my insurers say I must have a tracker fitted. Is there a way to check if it already has one? Do you recommend... -
Do I need to screen my keyless car key when I'm at home? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
If a key has a button to open the car door and you press a different button to start the car, do you need to screen the key when at home? -
Is keyless theft a genuine problem on new cars? 5 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
Keyless hacking is in the news a lot. How real is it? I understand there are three types of keyless systems - ones that unlock the doors but still have... -
Should I swap my Kia Sorento diesel for a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid? 31 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
My current car is a 2014 Kia Sorento 2.2 CDI. However, I am concerned about the present issues with regard to diesel and am now considering a switch to...