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  Cheap Jeep 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Because we live out in the country, we are thinking of buying a four wheel drive. We have been recommended a 2009 Jeep Cherokee 2.8.CRD Limited 5-door...
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  Commuted sentences 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Thanks to one of your reader's letter in last Saturday's column, I checked the wording on my insurance coverage, which actually did not include travel...
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  Jaguar XF versus BMW Audi Q5 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Advice required on best company car selection between Audi Q5 2.0TDi S Line Quattro v new Jag XF 2.2D in Premium Luxury trim. Jag seems better bet on...
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  Where should I sell my BMC 33D M Sport? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have an E46 BMW 330D M Sport Touring auto in metallic black with a full range of extras (sat nav, TV, electric leather memory seats, xenons etc). It...
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  Is this ex-demo Citroen C5 a good purchase? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my petrol car with a diesel and I quite like the Citroen C5. I've found an Oct 2007 plate 1.6HDi VTR+ saloon with 1500 miles for...
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  I want an MPV with space for a wheelchair - is the Chrysler Voyager suitable? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a car or MPV which has a boot large enough to take a wheelchair and still leave some additional space for shopping. I would prefer a diesel...
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  Which car should we buy to leave in storage in the UK? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I live in Portugal but are in UK from time to time, when we usually rent a car. Now we're thinking of buying small runaround which we can leave...
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  Jag son crown 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to recommend Marshalls Jaguar in Peterborough. They've helped me care for my XK8 since the dealership I bought it from closed down. Service and...
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  GT highs 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  In the 1980's, having spent 3 years working in Saudi Arabia, I treated myself to a Golf GTI Mk II and held on to it for 12 years. A super car. Now, somewhat...
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  Spare part surgery 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Recently there have been press articles about the Organ Donation Register and the DVLA. Some months ago I had to apply for a new driving licence. This...
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  Used York 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We propose to buy a second hand car for our 23-year-old son after he has passed his test in the next couple of months. He lives in Leeds LS4 2HG and will...
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  Buy and SL 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I use your website a lot as a reliable source of background information on new cars. I am thinking of changing from my current Porsche 996 Carrera to something...
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  What checks should I do to ensure a safe car purchase? 8 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  How do I know if a car I want to buy has been written off or stolen?
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  Is it possible to make your own windscreen washer fluid? 5 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Is there an effective DIY recipe for non-freezing windscreen washer fluid? I was thinking of mixing water, washing up liquid and methylated spirit. Will...
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  Fiat Doblo 1.9 MultiJet Cargo 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Could anybody tell me if a Fiat Doblo 1.9 MultiJet 06 plate van has a turbo in it. If this was to break would it have these symptoms - lack of power, makes...
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  Should I use E10 fuel in a classic car? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I'm now coming across contradictory information regarding the use of E10 fuel in classic car engines. I was under the impression that it was a big no no...
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  Should I consider a high mileage used Toyota? 18 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Is it a bad idea to consider purchasing a high mileage current version Toyota RAV4? My budget is around £16k and I really like the current-gen model (2019+),...
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  Does it matter if one of my tyres has a different load rating? 27 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  Due to having had a puncture we now have a 95V rating tyre whereas all the remaining three original tyres are 91V. Is this illegal or dangerous? The supplying...
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  What is the best car to buy for reliability? 22 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have previously owned three BMW series 3 models and enjoyed driving all three. I am now looking to purchase a used vehicle to replace my last BMW and...
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  Can I use puncture-resistant tyres on my Honda? 11 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  My car has no spare, nor room for one due the batteries, and I am reluctant to solely rely on the Tyre Slime to get me home. I have been looking to fit...