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What car would double as a first car for a teenager and a second family runabout? 2 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
Please could you advise on a car that would be cheap to insure for a 19-year-old as a first car and that would also double as a second family runaround.... -
What small automatic hatchback - that's easy to get in and out of - is best? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My mother currently drives a two year old Skoda Yeti 1.2 TSI 2WD. She would like a smaller new automatic hatchback for mainly very low mileage but possibly... -
What reliable car should I replace my Honda Jazz with? 15 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently have an almost six year old Honda Jazz 1.4 ES which I have had from new. It has been very reliable and I have been happy with it. I thought... -
If I change all 4 tyres to Michelin Cross Climates could I still use my space saver wheel? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo XC60 and am thinking of changing all four tyres to Michelin Cross Climates, however, I have a space saver spare wheel. Would I still be... -
Pre registered cars - which one for me? 17 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a pre registered car, I understand that dealers often registrar cars approaching end of the financial year and then discount. Where... -
When driving a smell of exhaust enters the cabin. What is it? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
When driving over distances of about 30 miles or so on the motorway at approx 70mph on occasion an exhaust gas smell enters the cabin. This is not constant,... -
What small automatic would you recommend for £9000? 29 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
What small to medium size 5 door petrol automatic hatchbacks can you recommend for £9,000? Usage mainly in town and occasional motorway trips. Reliability... -
Which small cabriolet should I buy? 2 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
Age 70 and fancy open air motoring. The car must be small and comfortable to tempt the wife! I have no garage, so will avoid a rag-top. Do you think the... -
Diesel hatchback, 5dr, £8k budget, high Euro ncap, low mileage, turbo 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a used five door hatchback, with with a good torquey diesel engine that will return high mpg on constant speed (motorway) driving.... -
Can you recommend a small automatic car for a disabled driver? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife is mildly disabled and drives with hand controls. She currently has a 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.6 with an automatic gearbox. The time has come for a new... -
Car drivers need to concentrate and look out for motorcycles. 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife was a nurse in a busy A&E hospital and she has seen some shocking after-effects of motorbike accidents, mainly caused by the actions of car drivers... -
Do I need to recalibrate my speedometer when fitting smaller wheels to my Ford Mondeo? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mondeo Ghia 2.5T with 18-inch wheels and am seriously considering wasting some of my children's inheritance by switching to 17-inch (plus tyres... -
Can we buy a left-hand drive car in the UK and export it to Spain? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are buying a small property near Torrevieja, Spain and think we would like to have a small car to use during visits - about three times a year. We... -
Buying a Honda Jazz - what should I expect? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am currently an owner of the mark 1 Toyota Yaris 1.3 (5 speed manual) but it has now done huge mileage (147k) and I want to replace with the Honda Jazz... -
BMW 320D Touring or A4 2.0 TDi Avant 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been running a Passat 2.0 Tdi SE for 5 years, trouble free and doing 25k miles per year. I am now looking to replace it and am considering either... -
Safety and crash tests 1 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for some advice about the strength of cars, such as in a crash. I have been told that for a car to be strong, the most important sign of this... -
What gearbox should my Jazz have? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hi. I am going to buy an automatic Honda Jazz and I have been advised to avoid i-shift. Could you please tell me whether "2008-9 Honda Jazz i-dsi (se)... -
Honda Jazz or SEAT Ibiza? 9 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently have an 04 Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec - bit of an impulse buy last year and now finding it very costly to run. Insurance and Tax both high and as... -
What do you think of the Nissan Qashqai? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a Nissan P12 Primera 2.2 dCi SVE which is nearly 10 years old, with 108,000 miles. I have been very pleased with this car. It is reliable,... -
Check bolt length when swapping from steel to alloy wheels. 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
When swapping from steel to alloy wheels, the most important thing to check is the length of the bolts. An alloy wheel is thicker and will need longer...
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