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Could you suggest a family car to replace a Mazda 5? 28 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
Our Mazda 5 was written off recently. We don't need five seats but we do like the space. We have a budget of £8000-10,000. Any advice what we should replace... -
Are there any small cars with a decent automatic gearbox? 19 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
Kia appear to have dropped your recommended Picanto automatic from their range. Hyundai's i10 has joined the dark side with a horrible automated manual.... -
What car do you recommend for a pensioner with dodgy knees? 17 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have about £12,500 to spend on a second-hand car and need it to be petrol, easy access and economical to run and maintain. Also with good all-round vision... -
I am looking for an automatic car and the main requirement is a higher seating position - what do you suggest? 24 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for an automatic car and the main requirement is a higher seating position. I have a dodgy hip so this makes getting in and out of the car... -
What's the best car for a bad back? 1 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
We have a budget of £2500 max and require a car with a raised seat, automatic and a 1.2 to 1.6-litre engine. Can you recommend anything? I have had back... -
Will using Shell V Power improve the performance of our Honda Jazz? 18 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
We've decided to get a Honda Jazz SE Automatic for its space and versatility. We understand that it can be considered slow compared to other similar size... -
What petrol SUV has the most comfortable ride? 28 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Honda CR-V on small wheels and the largest tyres, but the ride, for me, is very poor and unsettled. What petrol SUV has the most comfortable ride... -
How important is it to use super unleaded fuel if recommended by a manufacturer? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 9 month old third generation Honda Jazz SE. The manual recommends the use of 95RON super unleaded petrol. Will I damage the engine... -
Can you suggest a small auto hatchback with reverse camera or park assist? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 80+ mum who has restricted mobility is planning to replace her beloved Yaris Verso. New or nearly new and she needs something upright with excellent... -
Honda Civic leaking water into the cabin 2 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Honda Civic. Water is coming from the vent at the passenger’s footwell and from the air con. There is also a lot of water on the driveway.... -
Audi A3 vs Honda Civic - which is the better used buy? 15 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a used car; however, I can't decide between a 2005 Audi A3 2.0 diesel with 151,000 on the clock for £1500 or a Honda Civic (same... -
Is the mk1 Honda Jazz a reliable car? 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used Honda Jazz (mk1), with a manual or automatic gearbox. Do you recommend this car at all? If so, which engine is best for economy and... -
What's the best small auto? 24 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
My mother would like to buy a replacement for her aged, but much loved, convertible Volkswagen Golf. She would like an automatic with a petrol engine and... -
Which small automatic is best? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
My elderly mothers currently drives a manual Toyota Yaris. She wants to change to an automatic but not go to a larger car. I have heard that some cars... -
Family of four with two babies - what should we buy? 20 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am ready to buy a new car for my family. We are four people with two babys. I am interested in a Nissan Qashqai 1.6, but I am thinking also about Renault... -
Tyre Deflation Warning problem 31 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have had my Honda Civic for four years, from new. It has done 26,000 miles. In that time the tyre deflation warning light has come on about a dozen times... -
Honda Civic: 1.8 petrol vs 1.6 diesel? 4 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
Can the 1.6 diesel be driven like a normal car without causing dpf problems? How long a drive before the engine is hot enough to burn the exhaust soot?... -
Buying a used city car - what's best? 31 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used city car for my 20 year old daughter. Reliability and economy is important, otherwise I will be paying for all of the repairs. What... -
Looking for a used MPV that's cheap to run - any recommendations? 29 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a used MPV that’s cheap to run as a daily car. I have £2500 to spend and want something flexible, with the ability to fold away the seats... -
Will a Honda CR-V offer good ride quality on 18-inch wheels? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in a 2010 Honda CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC petrol automatic, which is fitted with 18-inch alloys. Noting your earlier comments on ride quality with...