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Buying a used 4x4 for £5000 - what should I buy? 2 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used four-wheel drive vehicle with a budget of anything up to £5000. I don't need off-road capability but I do use some remote roads... -
Which SUV is most economical? 2 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a 2015 automatic Mitsubishi L200. The fuel consumption is awful (max 30mpg). I do around 20,000 miles per year and would like something... -
Buying a used Honda Jazz - what should I look out for? 22 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a used Honda Jazz. Can you tell me what I should look out for? -
Need an automatic car, with easy assess for elderly driver 30 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
My father is 80 and completely fit and able. However, he does find getting in and out of his current car increasingly tricky. I have suggested that we... -
Used Volkswagen Polos - what's what? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
There's a Volkswagen Polo Match 1.4 80 Automatic advertised by a dealer in Autotrader. It's £6400, with a mileage of 19,000. 1. In Autotrader similar... -
I want a Toyota IQ - is it worth buying the 1.33 automatic? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I fancy a Toyota iQ - do you think it's worth going for the 1.33 automatic? Most of my driving is in town and I'm fed up of my big BMW 535D. Also, do you... -
Is converting my classic from an automatic gearbox to manual one wise? 2 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1989 Jaguar XJS automatic. I'm considering converting it to a five-speed manual using a kit purchased from a reputable company. My car is still... -
Buying a new hatchback 15 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife wants to buy her first car as she got the driving licence just last week. She has a automatic only licence. What do you recommend? We are thinking... -
Is there a technique to driving my Peugeot 308 automatic to prevent it lurching when changing gear? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just taken delivery of a Peugeot 308 1.6 Diesel Feline Automatic. I ordered it with an autobox, expecting the Techtronic box from my old 307SW.... -
What car could replace my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? 26 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My Mitsubishi Outlander has been great, but I would like a new smaller car, automatic, under £40k, not fully electric please. It would need to be comfortable... -
What's the most economical, reliable and comfortable automatic SUV with 4x4 for around £20k? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
We live up a steep hill on an unmade road. I do low mileage (6000 a year or so) but have been spoilt with my current electric car auto gear box which is... -
Can you recommend a good small car with a high driving position? 10 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I will be selling my Vauxhall Zafira and would like to buy a smaller car. I'm looking for a reliable petrol car that's automatic and one that would have... -
We want a small 4x4 hybrid. Should we wait for the newest Jimny or look elsewhere? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can you please recommend a small 4x4, automatic, hybrid? Our first choice was a new Suzuki Jimmy and we've been on several dealer waiting lists for over... -
Can you suggest a quality family car with a decent amount of space? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
We currently drive an Audi A1 and love it, but with the arrival of a new baby we're finding it too small. We're looking for an upgrade but find that the... -
We need a practical family car for £20,000 - what do you suggest? 26 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy my wife a family car that will cope with two children under two years old and all the paraphernalia that goes with them, including a double... -
Are electronic handbrakes safe? 13 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am giving some car advice to a friend who is looking at the possibility of a small SUV/crossover. The trouble is the ones that are popular appear to... -
Need family transport with a convertible roof 3 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to buy my wife a secondhand run-around that is small yet good for carrying our baby (plus the seat and gear). It must also be fun enough for weekends... -
Replacing 20-year-old Golf - any recommendations? 11 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife is sadly letting go of her old Golf. We are after something economic, fully automatic, comfortable and reliable as it will be her last car. My... -
Which is the better used buy - Civic or Jazz? 25 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have decided to sell my beloved Volvo S60 and get a smaller, more economical car. Could you help me to choose between Honda Jazz 2010 and the Honda Civic... -
Audi A6 Avant - should I go for manual or automatic? 2 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my manual 2013 Audi A6 Avant 2.0 diesel manual (12,000 miles on the clock) for the newer Ultra with the Multitronic auto box....