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  • What estate or MPV should I buy to replace my Mondeo Edge? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I wish to change my 2006 Mondeo Edge for an estate car or good alternative. As it will be my last vehicle I am looking for something with a high ride,...
  • hyundai ix35 - sat nav problems 26 Feb 2012 (Forum)
    a dongle into the usb port. So anyone out there with similar issues should take this information along to their local dealer and have the problem rectified. I love driving my ix35, i traded in a honda crv for it, and although i dont have a bad word to say about hondas, this car has so much more
  • Way to go 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My car was written off in no fault claim and I was given £2,000 by my insurance company (LV) to which I can add £3,000 - £4,000. That won’t buy a new car...
  • A new family car 20 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am hunting for the used car for my family, I have three young children so need a car that fits three comfortably across the back. I currently own...
  • A new small car 13 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to part exchange my Land Rover Freelander (2005 -05 plate diesel, 49,000 miles) for a new car with five doors, diesel engine, long warranty,...
  • Camper car 16 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Looking for a diesel automatic that I can sleep in if I have to. I travel a lot abroad for work and a number of times have been stuck or reached somewhere...
  • Is the Perodua Myvi a good replacement for the Toyota Yaris Verso? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    JS of Belgium wrote that her greatest car joy was when she owned a Toyota Yaris Verso and bemoaned the fact that they were no longer in production. She...
  • Reliability of mid-size diesel 4X4s 2 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Probably against your general advice, I am looking to buy a (new) mid size manual diesel 4X4. Could you comment on expected reliability of Honda CR-V 2.2D,...
  • Why does my Alfa Romeo MiTo only achieve 75 per cent of its quoted mpg figure? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I know from what you have written that official fuel economy figures are unachievable, but does there come a point at which they are misrepresenting the...
  • My test indicates that using cruise control can reduce fuel economy by approximately 10 per cent. 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Your correspondents ask about the relative fuel consumption of cruise control versus manual driving. I have recently driven three return journeys from...
  • Can you recommend a smaller, more economical replacement for my Mercedes-Benz B-Class? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a B-Class Mercedes-Benz car last year in order to be able to carry my husband's electric wheelchair, (with the help of a hoist) and also a manual...
  • Thanks for recommending the Nissan Note as a versatile, economical car. 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I often read where you recommend the wonderful Nissan Note to your readers who are looking for a versatile, economical car. When wishing to reduce to one...
  • Forty Grand Tourer 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am trying to decide between buying a BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo 530d or a BMW 5 Series Touring 530d. At the weekend, I need a car for trips to the tip...
  • Which economical car would you recommend for 10-15,000 miles per year? 9 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I drive approximately 10-15,000 miles a year and need to buy a car to use for work. Size doesn't matter, and performance is not top of my priorities. However...
  • Is the 2001-onward Renault Laguna an unreliable car? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have and enjoy a 2000 Laguna Alize 1.6 16 valve. It's reliable and runs well, but is showing first signs of age. I am looking at a 2005 Laguna Extreme...
  • What should I replace my Volkswagen Phaeton with? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    After running two 3.0Tdi Phaetons, the lease deals that attracted me are no longer available. I have loved running the Phaetons but the time has come to...
  • Can you recommend three reliable cars for under £2000? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Can you suggest the top three cars for a penniless student? Budget £2000, low insurance and reliability are important, but space would be useful as I carry...
  • Dipsfunctional 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Much of my long distance driving is on the Continent necessitates fixing stick-on labels so that the lights conform. Can you tell me if any car model has...
  • Threedom’s just another word 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Friends have finally decided to buy a car. They are prosperous and looking to buy new, no P/X, good for the economy. I recommended him a Honda FR-V when...
  • Clean Simplicity? 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife, Carol, wants to buy an all-electric car, a four/five-seater hatchback, with a decent range. What can you recommend please? Do you think all-electric...
 

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