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  Is there anything similar to a Ford Fiesta with higher seating position? 2 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have been very pleased with my Ford Fiesta 1.25 which is now almost 6 years old. I'm thinking of replacing it soon but would like a car with a more upright...
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  Small automatic 29 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a car mainly for local running but it must be automatic. I'm struggling to decide between a two year old Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris....
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  Should I buy a Lexus RX 400H with a high mileage? 14 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Should I be worried about buying a 8-9 year old Lexus RX400H with 130,000 miles on the clock?
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  Buying a used car - could you recommend an alternative to the Renault Megane 2 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's nine year old Renault Megane has finally expired and she needs a replacement for £10,000 - £12,000. She liked the Megane, but it proved unreliable...
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  New Duster or used X-Trail? 11 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning on buying a 4x4 with a budget of £17k. A two year old X-Trail is top of the list but I'd like your view on whether a new Dacia Duster would...
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  Replacing a C-Class 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a nearly five-year-old Mercedes C220 CDI, which is great but I not so good in the winter (RWD). I have been looking for similar spec (FWD) car...
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  Any suggestions for a car my tall daughter can drive? 18 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is trying to find a car to learn to drive in. She is 6ft 4in, but has 38in long legs (most tall men have 33in legs). She is currently in a...
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  When's my Saab need a new cam belt? 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Does the cam belt on a Saab 93 Vector Sport need to be replced when the car is 8 years old, with 40,000 miles on the clock?
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  Buying a used car for a family of five 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What would you recommend for a used, low mileage, petrol, 7 seater vehicle, full service history, up to 3 years old to carry 2 adults and 3 children (aged...
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  An automatic and manual in one? 24 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can I, so to speak, kill two birds with one stone? Is there a smallish car with gearbox type that would satisfy my wife's need for an automatic with my...
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  Coil spring failure 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Just thought I'd let you know that when my mum took her 5 year old Mercedes A class for an MOT last month, it failed due to a broken front coil spring...
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  E-Class reliability 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a three or four-year-old E-Class diesel automatic (Avantgarde preferred). From the many 'expert' reviews that are around,...
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  Nissan Micra 1.3 1994 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just got this car for the model's economy and reliability - it seems fine other than a reluctance to rev at around 2500rpm under a little load. The fuel...
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  Clutch judder 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2 year old BMW 320d which I purchased 8 months ago with 21k on the clock from a BMW dealer. I have been extremely happy with the car except that...
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  Should I buy a Volkswagen Golf or a Mazda 3? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of no more than £6500 and am looking for a smallish car, something like a Volkswagen Golf or Mazda 3, no more than four years old. Which...
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  Vattening up over Christmas 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  As I am told it will take 12 weeks to get a new Audi TT from the date of ordering, say late November 2009, with a deposit of £1,000 and the remainder on...
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  Soughtomatic 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife, aged circa 71, would like to have her own small automatic gearbox car. It must have an excellent reliability record, low noise level and feel...
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  Occasional pull 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a car that could legally tow a double horsebox with one horse, yet still be able to drive to work every day and not spend too...
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  Buying an old diesel estate - which is best? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy old diesel estate, that’s around eight to ten years old. I know all will have some issues, but I'm on a tight budget. I have whittled...
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  How much does it cost to replace an oxygen sensor? 30 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Mercedes have diagnosed a failed oxygen sensor on my diesel E-Class (2010 model) and suggested replacing it would cost around £500. This seems very high...