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  • Best large estate for £15,000? 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We're looking to buy a large estate car for £15,000. Requirements are comfort and interior space. It must also be well-equipped and petrol engined. We...
  • What to replace a Golf with? 30 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Looking for a car to replace an S-reg Golf GTD TD and am totally confused by too many choices in a smaller car. I've been looking at Fiat 500, Volkswagen...
  • Buying a petrol automatic medium SUV - advice? 3 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Please will you give me a view on CVTs for petrol engined cars. I drive a diesel automatic and want to change to petrol. I have seen your 2014 review...
  • Audi Q5 - can I fit 18-inch wheels? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm considering buying a nearly new Audi Q5 S Line Plus which has 20-inch wheels as standard specification. When I test drove the car I thought that the...
  • Which family car has 4x4 and will accommodate three children? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I need to buy a family car that will accommodate three young children with proper full-sized seats. Seven seats would be nice but I am not comfortable...
  • Thinking of changing my Audi 1.9tdi 130 Avant 04' 10 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have an Audi A4 1.9tdi Avant Sport 04 with 170k miles on the clock. I have owned the car from 6k miles and have taken great care of it both from a maintenance...
  • Which small automatic car to replace a Toyota Yaris? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife and I are considering replacing our cars. My wife is 67 and is currently on her second Toyota Yaris, a T-Spirit with MMT transmission, which she...
  • Which small car offers reliability and ease of access for a disabled passenger? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We need a reliable new car which should be five-door with a high seat for both driver and disabled front passenger. I have a 10-year-old Toyota Yaris that...
  • Which SUV for carrying children? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter is a company director and will shortly be needing a new car to contract/lease hire. She prefers an SUV type vehicle as opposed to a people...
  • Which luxury SUV offers good comfort and a quiet ride? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a four-year-old facelift Jaguar XJ 2.7 V6 diesel Sovereign, which I have owned from new and now has 98,000 miles under its belt. It has been a wonderful...
  • Tyres Ford Ka 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My girlfriend (not a good start) had the 2 front tyres changed on her 04 plate base model Ka a few months ago. Whilst she was at the Ford garage getting...
  • Looking for the right driving school car 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am 32 years of age and am about to start my career as a Driving Instructor. The company that I've decided to go with does not include a car with its...
  • What's wrong with my problematic Toyota Picnic? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Toyota Picnic 1998 2.0-litre petrol manual and it's driving me to an early grave. After £700 spent it's still got the same fault. For some time...
  • Family plan 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    With sons of 7 and 4 and twins arriving in 6 weeks we need to replace our trusty old SAAB 900, within a budget of £15k. We live in London but most mileage...
  • Does my car need an oil flush when it is serviced? 8 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
    My 2018 Suzuki S-Cross is due for an MoT and service. I have been quoted an additional £50 for an oil flush. At 35,000 miles is this essential or worth...
  • Should I leave my EV charging while I'm on holiday? 23 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
    My Kia EV6 GT Line S will be four weeks old when I go on holiday for two months. Can you please advise whether or not I should leave it plugged into my...
  • Are Michelin Cross Climate tyres acceptable as winter tyres in France? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I read with interest your article regarding winter tyres in France and wondered whether my Michelin Cross Climate tyres would be acceptable under French...
  • Should I get a plug-in hybrid? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I don’t do many long journeys and I'm in late 70’s - which would be most suitable for me, a hybrid or plug-in hybrid?
  • What's the best SUV under £20,000? 5 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for an SUV for under £20,000. I expect to have it for up to 10 years. Much of my driving is now short drives so it needs to be petrol. What's...
  • Do I need headlight deflectors to drive in France? 1 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I'm taking my 2013 Audi A6 S-line Estate to France next week. Will I need headlight beam deflectors or do Audi lights dip downwards?
 

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