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Fault immediately found after buying used car 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've recently bought a 1.6 Honda Civic Sport only to find when driving it back from the dealership, that one of the engine emissions control systems has... -
Give us a brake 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
On the BBC2 programme 'How Safe Are Britain's Roads' they did a piece on an Automated Braking System that stopped/slowed the car when another vehicle or... -
Freelander gearbox failure - is this a known fault? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was recently stranded after a sudden, catastrophic failure of the gearbox on my diesel automatic Freelander. It is five years old, has done a mere 56,856... -
Buying a smallish auto petrol MPV or SUV? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm writing on behalf of my Aunty who is going to change her 6 year old diesel C-Max and is looking for a new car. She is looking for a petrol (less... -
Which small car for all my daughters? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a car for my family to drive with three essentials; safety, economy and reliability. I am thinking of solid SAAB-like safety rather than... -
What cars with three proper back seats? 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife is expecting twins - and we have a 2 year old and a labrador already. We drive low mileage (9000 pa) and need an automatic (I have a bad knee).... -
Will the new Auris be suitable for a disabled driver? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend who currently drives a three-door Toyota Auris. He is a double amputee and likes to load his folded wheelchair behind the driver seat.... -
I drive 10,000 miles pa diesel or petrol turbo 2 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
About 9 years ago you recommended the Kia Sorento - we bought the petrol engine automatic one, it has proved a first class trouble free motor. We would... -
Parts for modern classics 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought HondaPrelude 1990 I put in Slick 50 at once. So far engine has been fine. Various other faults such as gaiters, radiator, tyres, filters brake... -
Honda Civic - split liability for bump during overtake. 27 Jul 2012 (Forum)
Two day ago on the way to work I came up behind two cars doing 40ish. I slowed and followed the the two cars fo a few hundred yards. We rounded a bend... -
Which small car offers easy access and wheelchair carrying space for my disabled husband? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
At the moment I drive an Aygo, which suits me very well. I am 5-feet 4-inches tall and find the driving position and view of the road ideal. It is easy... -
Which MPV offers good access for a driver with limited mobility? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Because of a back and hip complaint I am looking for a car with a higher seating level, e.g. a crossover or 4x4. The BMW X1 series appeals to me but I... -
No spare wheel 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a Honda Jazz but feel uneasy about having no spare wheel. I'm used to the idea that once a spare wheel has been fitted I am fully... -
Downsizing from Xsara Picasso - what would you recommend? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
We currently drive a 2001/Y Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.8 and we are very pleased with the space and the comfort provided. As we are retiring shortly, we... -
Which family car is appropriate for rural use? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter, her husband and two children have recently moved from Glasgow to the Highlands. Their old runabout, which was fine for a city with public... -
Is it time to say goodbye to our 100,000-mile-old Ford Focus? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
We currently run a 2003 Ford Focus TDI which we have been reasonably happy with, some comfort issues apart. It has 108,000 miles on the clock and a few... -
Which petrol auto car enables easy access for a disabled person? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My husband is disabled. We are driving a 2009 Ford Fusion 1.4 diesel, and are now looking to buy a similar sized car but with a petrol engine and automatic... -
People carrier vs 4x4 in the Highlands? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are a young family with two kids who have recently moved to the Highlands of Scotland. We have a budget of around 8-10k for a second hand car. We... -
Which automatic car would you recommend for 6000 miles per year? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a suitable new car with automatic transmission for my wife. Annual mileage will be about 6000. Current models being considered are Astra... -
Judder when reversing up a slope in a Honda CR-V 11 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I reverse my CR-V to the top of a 25 yard 1 in 8 slope at least once a day. On most occasions I am on the verge of juddering. If I use higher revs...