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  Should I buy a Jaguar S-Type R? 24 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Is buying a Jaguar S-Type R a terrible idea? I've found one for sale and am extremely tempted.
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  What's my BMW 3 Series worth? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to sell my 2006 BMW 320iSE automatic, with full leather and full service history. Can you tell me what the car is worth, it has covered 47,000...
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  What's the best new car for £12,000? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My mother is looking to replace her old Volkswagen Golf. She has a budget of £12,000, but wants an automatic that is basic and economical. What do you...
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  Elderly couple seek small car 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have moved to a retirement home and the time has come to exchange our Volvo V70 for a smaller car. We don't cover many miles and it must...
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  What economy from an old Mondeo auto? 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  How many miles per gallon would you expect an R reg Ford Mondeo Automatic to do? The car has been regularly serviced and looked after.
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  Bad vibrations - diesel E-Class estate 16 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  When smoothly accelerating, my 2003 Mercedes Benz E-Class Estate 'shudders' and vibrates! There was no fault shown when plugged in to diagnostic computer,...
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  Why is my Nissan Micra's engine so dirty? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 56 plate Nissan Micra automatic 5-door 1.2 SE with 10,000 miles on it. The car is great, but one thing has puzzled me: the engine is very dirty...
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  Why did my friend's Land Rover Discovery's doors lock when he had an accident in it? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A friend had an accident in his Land Rover Discovery. It overturned and he found himself locked in. I was told some time ago that, on impact, the locks...
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  Will Hometune use genuine Honda products when servicing my 2005 Honda Accord? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a five-year-old Honda Accord 2L EX automatic. If I use Hometune, is the filter and oil consistent with the Honda specified products, or should I...
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  Small by four 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My parents (73 yrs and 69 yrs) would like to buy a small automatic diesel car or small 4wd with up to £7,500. They used to have a Suzuki Vitara (diesel...
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  Can you recommend a plug-in hybrid 4x4? 12 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car (nearly new/used probably) but have quite a few criteria and despite spending some time looking on the internet have not...
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  Which used automatic estate car should I buy? 15 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We bought a 2019 Astra Sport Tourer 1.0 with 12,000 miles on it for £10,000. It was a great car for the first three months - comfy, quick enough, economical....
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  Should I buy an electric automatic SUV now? 9 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have had three Skoda Yeti petrol 4wd (currently L&K 1.4 TSI) and have liked them very much. The time is nearing, however, when I will be looking for...
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  What's your advice regarding my faulty automatic Ford Focus? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2012 Ford Focus automatic in March 2015. On the drive home I felt the gears were not working properly. I decided it might be different from...
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  BMW 530d gearbox problem 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A friend bought a September 2008 BMW 530d M Sport automatic from BMW franchised dealer Bavarian Garages in Belfast in May this year. It has the optional...
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  Which 5-door car with good accessibility and an automatic gearbox would you recommend for my in-laws? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been asked by my in-laws to sort out what will probably be their last vehicle, to replace their trusty Nissan Almera, which they now find a bit...
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  Transmission transition 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last October we replaced our 10-year-old Nissan Micra 1.3 automatic under the scrappage scheme, buying the new equivalent Micra 1.4 automatic. Comparing...
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  Towing infernal 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had my 2.0 litre petrol Focus Estate for over 10 years now and done about 107,000 miles on the original clutch with only one change of exhaust and...
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  Sportomatic 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Having read your car-by-car breakdown I think you’re bang on the money about the two cars we currently have. I would appreciate some advice over a new...
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  What soft-riding convertible would you recommend? 6 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
  As we age (over 75) we are finding our mk3 Mazda MX-5 automatic a firm ride. Is there a softer riding convertible which is not too large or expensive?...