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  What car for a driver with a bad back? 4 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a bad back and need a car that has plenty of head room (for a 6ft person) and a seat that adjusts. Ideally a car that you don't lower down into....
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  Best family car for £10,000? 27 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  What car would you recommend to replace our 1997 Toyota Picnic? We prefer Japanese cars and want to spend £10,000 on a manual with a petrol engine. Any...
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  Can you recommend a reliable and efficient second hand diesel hatchback? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need a comfortable, reliable and efficient diesel hatchback for a weekly commute from Leeds to Birmingham. I have around £8000 to spend for a second...
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  High pitched whine from clutch or gearbox 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Honda Accord saloon has started making a high pitched noise when I apply the throttle. I’ve been told it could be: - wheel bearing - clutch bearing - automatic...
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  What used automatic? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to trade in my 54 plate MINI Cooper for a small or medium sized car which is economical and reliable. It must be automatic. I do long distances...
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  Lots of 2.2-litre diesels - which to avoid? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Everyone seems to offer 2.2 diesel engines. Honda, Nissan, Lexus, Ford. Should any of these engines be avoided? X-trail comes with 2.2 or 2.0 diesel...
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  Small cars: Can you help me with my shortlist? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new supermini. I have looked at the new Ford Fiesta with both the 1.0 petrol and 1.5 diesel units and they seem really efficient. Which...
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  Which car offers ease of access and a comfortable ride? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are both in our 70s and would appreciate your advice on the choice of our last car. Our budget is £4000, annual mileage about 6000. We have...
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  I need a 4x4 with no DPF? 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have a Dec 2005 Skoda Superb 2.5 V6 TDI which is our only car as we have a 1500kg caravan. I understand the problems with DPFs but most...
• Any - Narrowing down new car options 14 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  cars as I live up north and it can get bad up here I will be buying the car through BCA as I have a family member in the trade and looking to spend 13k max. I intend to keep the car for at least 3 years Options so far include: Honda Civic EX - 1.8 Petrol     (Manual
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  Which small automatic car? 1 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife had a Vauxhall Corsa energy 2004 Reg semi-automatic car. We had a bad experience with this vehicle as one day it suddenly stopped displaying F...
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  How to stop us misfuelling? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  On your recommendation, we've just bought a Yaris diesel. Many people seem to have filled their car with petrol by mistake. Although we've had diesels...
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  Fuel Economy of post-2008 cars 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  You mention in the current stats that newer cars fair worse on fuel economy compared to official figures - do you have the average drop for newer models...
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  Tempted by a Volvo C30 - good idea? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm tempted by the Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift accepting that every few years I might have a big-ish bill with the DPF. Are the engine and transmission reasonably...
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  I need a 4x4 for muddy wet woodland use 12 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a 4x4 for use in a small woodland and driving back and forth to the woodland a distance of about 5 miles. My obvious thought was a Land Rover...
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  Winter tyre problem 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Why cant I source a supplier of All Seasons tyres, ideally run flat, for my MINI? Current tyres are 225/45R18. MINI wants nearly £1500 and goodness-knows-how-much...
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  Insurance versus paying yourself - what would you do? 1 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have had a slight knock on the front wing of our 2009 Honda Civic and our dealer quotes £900 for the spares and fix. The fault is entirely ours...
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  Baby grandson has lost the keys for my MKII Honda CR-V - How do I replace them? 30 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My baby grandson has lost my keys, and I have been quoted £200+ by a dealer plus coding! Help! I have seen in your column that there are other possible...
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  Have you officially recommended this satnav disc website? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to get an updated satnav DVD for a 5-year-old Honda. The dealer warns that anything other than a very expensive disc bought from them would...
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  What coolant/anti-freeze to use in my car? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1994 Honda Civic, and I think I need to top up the coolant in the engine as the tank next to the radiator is hovering around the minimum level...