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  Mk3 Mondeo buying advice needed 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at Ford Mondeo Estate 2.0 diesel circa 02-06. Which model would you recommend? And what mileage? (I was thinking 70-90,000) I want to pay £2500....
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  Most economical car for high mileage motorway driving? 22 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCI. I do mostly motorway driving (around 23,000 miles a year) and my average MPG is 51.8. I have the car on lease...
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  Diesel in oil - how has this happened? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I had the ‘Engine Malfunction’ warning light on my Ford Mondeo (2008) recently. I took the car to my local dealer and they said it was down to a faulty...
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  What's the best car for the elderly? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My elderly parents need a new car. They have £7000 to spend and want a decent car that will do 60mpg. They do mostly short journeys, so only an older diesel...
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  Which Volkswagen Golf is best? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Which Volkswagen would be better for us: - A Golf Mk6 TDI 105 Match (2012) 14000 miles £13000 Or - A Golf Mk7 TSI 85 S 14000 miles (2013)£12500 We...
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  Which reliable estate should I buy for my wife, and should I buy petrol or diesel? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy my wife a better car. This needs to be an estate due to the fact we have two children and a dog. I have a budget of £4000 and am wondering...
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  Used SUV automatic - Honda CR-V or Kia Sorento? 9 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a used SUV to tow my caravan. I only cover 6000 miles a year, on short journeys, but would prefer an automatic. I like the Honda CR-V (2010)...
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  Engine fault light on Discovery 3 - what's the fault? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The engine system fault light keeps flashing on my 2009 Land Rover Discovery 3. I have spent hundreds of pounds at the main dealer (fuel filter suspected...
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  Which is the most reliable and economical Ford Focus specification? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Please advise on best engine choice for a used Focus estate (three to five years old) primarily regarding reliability and economy. Please also advise on...
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  Buying a crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body. Which has best petrol engine? 17 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body as I like the high seating position. I am retired and do little motorway driving so I want a petrol...
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  Bio-diesel causing breakdowns? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I are trying to decide whether to buy diesel or petrol for our new car and will probably be purchasing an ix35. My parents also run a new...
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  Will the new Civic have DPF issues? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to purchase new vehicle and was curious about the new Honda Civic 1.6 diesel - in the Honda dealership I was told that even though I only do...
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  Fault in engine management system 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The 'fault in managment system' light cam on in my 2007 (36,000 miles) Ford Focus Diesel. By the time I took it to the garage the light had gone out. The...
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  Is the new Qashqai 1.6-litre diesel engine reliable? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a 2010 Nissan Qashqai 1.5-litre diesel. I see that they now have a 1.6-litre diesel which offers a bit more grunt and better economy....
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  Changing from an old S60 to a CR-V? 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  looking at p/t ex my 9 yr Volvo S60 run for the past 8 years for a one to two year old 4x4. I am drawn to the Honda CR-V but why do you recommend the...
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  Best petrol crossovers? 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to change our 55-plate 2.2 CTDI Honda CR-V. Looking at a smaller crossover. We do about 6000 miles a year, mostly short trips, but some of...
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  Meriva or C3 on Motability? 23 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm due to get new Motability car in August. I chose a Citroen C3 Picasso or a Vauxhall Meriva - both auto - both disel. You have rated both quite highly. I'm...
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  Volvo V50 reliability after three years 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  In your summary of the Volvo V50 you state as a 'bad point' that diesels are expensive after 3 years. I have a 40 month old Volvo V50 2.0 diesel with...
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  Should I buy this Mondeo? 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a Mondeo Titanium X 2.0 TDCI 130bhp on a 58 plate - but it has 90000 miles on the clock. The car looks mint and in very good...
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  Which Car 14 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a car for my wife, who will be using it for mainly short trips with our two young children. I am ruling out diesels due to the DPF issues...