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  Is a Mazda3 a good buy? 15 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  After much deliberation I found a 2014 sept 64 plate Mazda 3 2.0 120PS petrol Automatic SEL-L Nav having done just 1500 miles on the clock at my local...
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  Diesel Vs Petrol 29 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  What is your opinion of the hatchet job in last week's Sunday Times on diesel cars in general, and the Mazda6 in particular. Should we abandon diesels...
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  Should I sell or keep my 5 year old Golf? 15 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. I have just completed 88,000 miles of trouble free motoring from new. I have had recently changed the cam belt and...
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  Buying a used car - petrol or diesel? 6 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a five year old car, with a budget of £9000. I'm inclined toward a diesel due to the low-down torque and economy, but also think that a...
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  Just bought a 2015 Mustang GT 5.0 ... what do you think? 20 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a 2015 Mustang V8. This car is bloody amazing. In nearly 30 years motoring I have never been in a car with performance (or grip) to touch...
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  Should I keep my trusty Civic or replace? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 56 plate Civic Sport 2.2 diesel. It has done 65k and has been totally reliable so far. It has been regularly serviced since new and there is...
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  What's the best SUV for new parents? 26 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking for a SUV to cater for our new family. The car will have to take a child’s seat and pram. We've narrowed it down to the Nissan Qashqai 1.6...
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  Should I buy a used Land Rover Discovery? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2012 Land Rover Discovery HSE with 70,000 miles on the clock. I wanted the HSE because of the high spec and concluded that the...
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  Leasing a small car - good plan? 1 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I calculate personal lease costs, using Fleet Prices, over 2 or 3 years. I am surprised to find that the Juke, Note and Captur are just over 30%of the...
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  Which is the best MPV for 3 kids? 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We have two small boys (three and five five years old) and have another on the way. Obviously, we want to buy a car that can carry three baby chairs in...
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  Which Fiat Panda should I get? 31 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to get a more practical vehicle since my husband now needs to use a walking frame / wheelchair. At moment I only have a 2009 Aston Martin Vantage...
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  Which small, 'green' car would you recommend for a working nurse? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a community mental health nurse who does approximately 23,000 miles a year, mostly in journeys of 15 to 40 miles. A good chunk of this mileage is made...
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  Buying Supermini - choice HJ? 20 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Hi HJ - You have helped with choice for self and family before - many thanks, really appreciated. Have Spark 1.2LT (px around £4.5k) to trade + c£7k. Like...
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  Should we buy a diesel for shorter journeys? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We will be replacing our 2004 Focus 1.8 diesel shortly. The new car will start off as my husband’s car so needs to fit a set of golf clubs and an electric...
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  Should I buy a new Avensis or the Mazda 6 Tourer? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The time has come for me to think about changing my present vehicle, a 2009 Toyota Avensis D-4D 2.2 Tourer. Although the Avensis has had a fairly recent...
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  What do you think of the new 3 Series BMW? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would welcome your advice as I want to replace my BMW 525d SE auto touring (E61), which I purchased new in 2005, with a smaller estate or hatchback,...
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  Replacing my very costly 407 - with what? 7 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I currently do 35,000 per year in a Peugeot 407 SW, when it is working it is lovely but last year cost £3k to keep on the road, in the past I have always...
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  Which comfortable, economical car for long distance commuting? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to start a 500 miles per week weekly commute in my new role and need to make a choice on company car to fit several needs. With this mileage...
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  Flywheel and clutch failure on Volkswagen Golf - is this a common problem? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2009 Volkswagen Golf Plus 1.9 TDI Bluemotion and have noticed an unusual noise coming from under the bonnet. After some investigation by my local...
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  Bangernomics reliable diesel needed. 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm in need of a reliable diesel on a small budget of up to £1500. I'm afraid of a Golf (and to some extent of a Bora) due to possible DMF issues in this...