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  Flawed angular? 14 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We run two cars, an old Honda Shuttle for our family of six, and a two-year-old Peugeot 107 that my husband uses to get to work Monday to Friday and we...
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  Perturboed 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I currently possess a BMW320D auto purchased from new in 2002, now has 86,000 miles and turbo replaced at 73,000. I am concerned other expensive repairs...
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  Machine watched 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My SEAT Leon TD has now reached 241,000 miles and is still doing 50mpg and 1litre oil per 10,000 miles. However, although the engine remains terrific,...
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  Titfer tattle 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  HJ’s HAT (Highly Approved Trader) Standard is a great idea, not before time. I would like to nominate Bird & Yates, which was a traditional very old BMC...
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  Are service plans good value? 14 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Are service plans good value?
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  Kia Ceed diesel - cam belt or chain? 30 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Does my 2017 Kia Ceed diesel have a timing chain? Does it use additives to keep the soot particulates down? Does it need regular longer runs to keep any...
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  Can you suggest an alternative to the Volkswagen Golf Estate? 7 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a used Volkswagen Golf Estate but a low mileage, petrol automatic is £16,000-plus. Just outside my price range. Can you suggest one...
• BMW X5 - Car Insurance - UK cover is a bargain! 2 May 2022 (Forum)
  a Ford truck - - he hit an Acura (posh Honda) , who hit a Ford Fusion (Mondeo) who hit my son's X5 and it was shunted into a new Camry. Police turn up and announce the truck driver was insured. Turns out in Texas you take out cover for 3rd party damage, death & injuries your car
• Most Reliable Hatchback For Under 5k? 23 Sep 2020 (Forum)
  and not bad on fuel, I'm not bothered how fast it is, but I'm guessing it needs to be at least 100 BHP. I'm thinking of a Honda Civic, same shape as the FN2, Hyundai I30, Kia Ceed or possibly a Focus. Not sure I fancy a Vauxhall or anything French or Nissan (used to be great cars, wouldn't have one now
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  Which should I get, the Toyota Aygo or Kia Picanto? 6 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying either a Toyota Aygo or a Kia Picanto. The Aygo is small and cheaper than the Picanto 1.2 that I fancy. Which would be best please?...
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  Do I need to tax our car while we're in dispute with an insurer over a settlement figure? 10 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Last month my daughter's car was hit while parked and the insurers are saying it is a write off. I am currently arguing with them over the settlement figure....
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  Does my car need a brake fluid change on its first service? 4 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My car is due its first MoT and I'm taking it to an official dealer for a service and MoT. The MoT alone is £53 and on top of that they are adding a complete...
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  What small hybrid SUV do you suggest? 7 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a petrol hybrid similar to a Toyota but more attractive and a mid sized small SUV. What is in the pipeline for next year? I currently have...
• Mazda 6 - 2018 facelift diesel reliability 3 Aug 2018 (Forum)
  on torque. I have driven cars low on torque before, namely the 1.3 99ps Honda Jazz. You'll have to rev the nutts of it, every time, in order to overtake on the motorway or accelerate after a stop light. It was nice and engaging the first few months, but it is just feeling like an extra chore now, rather
• Cars in Budapest - Renault etc 28 Nov 2016 (Forum)
  Just had a few days in the wonderful city of Budapest. Pleasantly surprised by the number of Rover 75s there. Also spotted a 200, 600, ZR and ZT-T. c.1984 Audi 100, 1990 Fiesta, 1980s Honda Civics including Shuttle, c.1990 Accord saloon, c.1988 Mazda 626 hatch, mid 80s Opel Kadett, 1970s Opel
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  Buying a used Outlander diesel - 2.0 or 2.2? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in buying a used Mitsubishi Outlander 2.0 or 2.2 diesel (apparently the 2.2 is more economical?) but have read that there is an issue...
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  Buying a family crossover - which model is best? 18 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a small crossover or spacious hatch for a family of three, soon to grow. The new Honda HR-V diesel drives very well, but is it fully worth...
• Audi TT - TT vs 2 series 29 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  seats so I can at least take the dog with me and therefore use the car for weekends away with my wife and aforementioned mutt. We'll keep our Honda Civic so the wife has a car and so that we have something more practical if needed. I test drove an Audi TT and pretty much fell in love
• How to decode your VIN Number 16 Dec 2015 (Forum)
  ), Italy(Z) 2nd character- Identifies the manufacturer. For example; Audi(A), BMW(B), Buick(4), Cadillac(6), Chevrolet(1), Chrysler(C), Dodge(B), Ford(F), GM Canada(7), General Motors(G), Honda(H), Jaquar(A), Lincoln(L), Mercedes Benz(D), Mercury(M), Nissan(N), Oldsmobile(3), Pontiac(2or5), Plymouth(P
• Need a car with high seating. 12 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  . Cheap to buy reliability okay. Plenty on market. Vaux Zafira Tourer. Nice car to drive. Hard to find one below 10k but like the looks. Ford C-Max - on my maybe list   Not on my list -  Honda FRV although reliable but rare and spares expensive. Toyota