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  • Is my satnav more accurate at reading speed than my speedometer? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I notice in most cars a satnav always seems to indicate a vehicle speed 2 or 3 mph less than the car speedo. I assume that the satnav should be absolutely...
  • What small new car other than a Corsa? 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I had a Vauxhall Cavalier and then for the past ten years an Astra; I am now thinking of a Corsa. It must be automatic; is there anything else of this...
  • Do named drivers have the same cover as the main driver on a fully comprehensive policy? 28 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Do named drivers have the same cover as the main driver on a fully comprehensive policy?
  • Is there a simple but reliable car for a budget of £3000? 8 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
    Is there a simple but reliable car for a budget of £3000?
  • Is Mercedes-Benz 4Matic worth the extra? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of changing my Mercedes C 220 CDI for a newer model. Is 4Matic drive worth the extra?
  • What's the most reliable petrol hatchback? 7 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    What is the most reliable mid-sized automatic petrol driven hatch or estate I can get on a budget of £10k plus trade in of 15 reg Dacia Sandero Stepway?
  • Need a comfortable hatchback with lots of space 24 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a Golf sized hatch. The car must be comfortable to drive and be easy to get in and out of. It must also have a petrol engine. What...
  • Need a car with a high seating position 1 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have £15,000 to buy a car. It must have a high seating position (I am just over five feet tall, be reliable and feature an automatic gearbox. What do...
  • Which convertible? 6 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I wish to buy a second hand folding roof 4 seater automatic car. I was attracted to the Volkswagen Eos but your comments on it put me off. I would like...
  • Buying a new B-MAX? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a Ford B-MAX automatic. My local main dealer has quoted £17,255 but have seen it on Ford Retail online for 15,495 is there any disadvantages...
  • Are there any supermini automatics with more than four gears? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Are there any superminis that are fitted with more than four forward gears on normal auto gearboxes, not twin-clutch or DSG?
  • Does my Audi have xenons or not? 25 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a dipped beam headlight bulb on my 2009 Audi A6 2.0TDI SE which has blown. How can I tell whether the bulb is Halogen or Xenon?
  • Changing the timing belt 15 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My Renault Kangoo 1598 cc, 2007 automatic van, has done over 80K miles. Is it time to change the timing belt? How much should it cost and do you know any...
  • LPG conversion 14 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking to LPG convert my 1598cc, 2007 Renault Kangoo Automatic Van. Can you recommend a good reliable garage in the North East London area. Also,...
  • Fuel additives 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter has used Lucas upper cylinder lubricant as a fuel additive with her Honda Civic 2.2 cdi and experienced much better mpg figures. Would this...
  • Why does my Peugeot 206 have a problem with hills? 11 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have just bought a Peugeot 206 automatic which is having problems getting up hills, and the icicle light and the sports light keep flashing. Any ideal...
  • Why did our Ford C-Max automatic accelerate on its own? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Yesterday, my wife she was driving her aunt’s Motabilty car, a Ford C-Max diesel automatic. When she returned to the car with her aunt, she had great...
  • A Polo count-down 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am a 48-year-old single mother of 4 and have just qualified as a nurse. I have got a job as a community staff nurse, which involves a lot of travelling....
  • How should I sell an inherited 'classic' Mercedes-Benz? 26 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I have inherited a 1996 Mercedes-Benz C180 Elegance Automatic in good condition with less than 70K recorded mileage. It is surplus requirements and I...
  • What's a good small car for an elderly friend? 2 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a car for an elderly friend of mine. She currently drives a Hyundai i10 but it's old and rusty. She does not do a lot of distance driving...
 

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