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What Volkswagen Crafter is the same size as a Ford Transit 350 L3 H3? 19 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
What Volkswagen Crafter is the same size as a Ford Transit 350 L3 H3? -
Which small automatic is best - Fiesta or Fabia? 29 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife is after a small petrol car with an automatic gear box. She test drove the Ford Fiesta with the PowerShift gearbox. She also drove the Skoda Fabia... -
BMW X1 MoT advisory - what does it mean? 19 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
The MoT advisory on my 2012 BMW X1 states 'offside rear outer drive shaft inner boot liner clip loose' and 'slight click noise to wheel when rotated'.... -
How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to different elements? 2 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
How much of the fuel efficiency of a 2016 Prius Plus would you say is due to the different elements of (1) the Atkinson cycle CVT engine (2) hybrid battery... -
Rattling noise on Toyota Avensis 21 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Avensis D4D (2008) with 120k miles on the clock. I've never had an issue with it, but recently, when the car is idling, a rattle has developed... -
Buying a first car for £5k - any recommendations? 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I will be buying my first car soon which will be used for city driving and occasional motorway driving. However, next year the car will be used primarily... -
headaches and fatigue - car use 28 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
while i drive my diesel car with windows open i start to feel ill experiencing fatigue and headaches. I dont know if this is usual of diesel vehicles and... -
How reliable are hybrids? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
Is hybrid technology reliable? I think thinking of buying a new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Will it be better than the diesel version? -
Why no prestige family MPVs? 17 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
Why do prestige manufacturers not make a car like the Ford S Max? It is superior on space and driving position to my current 5 Series so looking to test... -
Good feedback on Drive the Deal 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Thanks. Became aware of Dive the Deal for sourcing a new car through your column. What a find. Ten weeks later the new spec E-Class is on my drive. Quick,... -
Short term car insurance - implications? 24 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
If I allow my brother insure himself to drive my car using one day internet purchased car insurance: Would I have to tell my existing insurance company... -
Other driver changing his story after an accident? 22 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Whilst driving on the M27 a car in the offside lane aquaplaned and hit our offside. The driver said he lost control when he aquaplaned. He then denied... -
Winter tyres are superior in performance to 4-wheel drive without winter tyres. 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I thought you might like to hear that we bought the S-Max you suggested to replace a Land Rover Discovery 3 and can confirm your advice that the winter... -
Selling a car with no MoT? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My current car is due it's MOT and I do not intend to put it through due to the cost this would entail and also the mileage. I know of someone who may... -
Buying a replacement for my Jaguar X-TYPE 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought my X-TYPE Jaguar 2.5S in 2005, and have had total reliability since. It's a delightful car to drive except for the four-wheel drive system, which... -
Is this fuel economy acceptable for a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI? 29 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I know you have reservations about the economy of the VW 1.6 TDI. I have now covered just over 30,000kms [19000 mls] and have averaged 62.3 mpg. Although... -
Can new tyres affect my fuel economy? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive an Audi A3 1.6TDI, driving 20,000 per year with fuel economy on motorways between 58mpg and 64mpg depending on weather, temperature and traffic... -
Buying a 4x4. What would you recommend? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a 4x4. My garage has recommended a Honda CR-V, a Toyota RAV 4 or a Nissan Qashqai. I have never driven a 4x4 so it is important I find... -
MPV for five adults under £7k 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our 12 year old Grand Espace needs replacing after 215,000 miles. We have to seat three 6' sons in the back so leg room and comfortable proper adult sized... -
BMW X3 - Manual or Automatic? 9 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are thinking of buying a new BMW X3. What's your recommendation on the transmission to go for, manual or automatic? Most 4x4s seem to have automatic...