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What's the best used MPV to buy for less than £7k? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to purchase an MPV for up to £7000. I currently own Citroen Xsara Picasso on a 54-plate, but the air conditioning no longer works and the heater... -
I need a petrol van-based people carrier - what should I look at? 13 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a large family and currently have a Volkswagen Caravelle TDI which is causing us misery as I only do short journeys and the DPF is a nightmare.... -
What car should I buy for my 30,000 mile a year commute? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently changed jobs and will now be required to commute 30,000 miles per year, compared to previously 7000 miles. I have a 2015 Ford Focus which I... -
Which used Kia Rio should I buy? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to help my brother-in-law buy his first car. He's in his early thirties, has little interest in cars and just wants reliable transport with... -
Buying an economic car for a small business - what would you recommend? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need help to choose the right car. This will be my first car in the UK. I've started a small business recently and we're looking for an economic and... -
Volkswagen diesel engine problems following emissions scandal fix 3 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
We had owned two Volkswagen Tiguans and two Passats with the 2.0 TDI. The youngest 2012 Tiguan has just has the emissions fix done and it seems down on... -
Volkswagen emissions scandal - has it been over dramatised? 12 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
You seem to think that the emissions scandal is all a bit of a storm in a tea-cup. Why is this? I have an A4 Allroad on a PCP deal and I was wondering... -
Problems with a Vauxhall Zafira 30 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought this Zafira in November 2013 from a Vauxhall dealer. I had a long chat with them about what I needed the car for and the type of driving I would... -
Could you recommend a van-like car for short trips and with lots of load space? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
We recently had to scrap our second car, a 1996 Golf GTI that had fully foldable back seats, making it ideal for its later life of short journeys to and... -
What has caused a major engine failure in my Fiat 500 Multijet diesel? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
In 2008 I went to a Fiat dealership and, with the help of the car salesman, configured a 500 Multijet diesel to my 'needs' and to a very high spec. Having... -
Should I allow my BMW 120d's turbo to cool after driving? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was interested in your comments about letting a very hot turbo idle for 30 seconds before switching off. Am I correct in interpreting this as applying... -
I'd like to recommend the Skoda Yeti to anyone looking for a small SUV. 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
With reference to your answer to PS regarding options for small SUVs: I was in the same predicament, needing higher seating for ease of access, particularly... -
Used car for long commute 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used car for a weekly commute (180 miles each way at the beginning and end of the week). From what I have previously read a diesel... -
Yeti with DSG 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I watched your road test video of the Skoda Yeti and am encouraged to go for a road test. My wife and I are planning on retiring next year and we need... -
Sea change 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are a family with 2 children (aged 5 and 7), and are about to change our Laguna W reg 2.0 auto hatchback. We found the Laguna was spacious, comfortable... -
Is there an in-car communication system I can use to speak to my passenger? 23 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am hearing impaired and wondered if there was an in car communication system between driver and front seat passenger? When I'm driving I can't hear what... -
Need a large and capable SUV 13 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
We currently have 2 cars: 2008 Volvo XC90 D5 AWD and 2012 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI. A change in job/location means two cars are no longer needed.... -
Buying a used compact estate - petrol or diesel? 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used compact estate car (Focus/Golf size). I cover 20,000 miles per year on mixed A roads and country lanes. I'm looking at 09/10 model... -
Automatic SUV for town driving - what do you suggest? 12 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy an automatic SUV mainly for town driving and have a low mileage and looking for good reliability. I was thinking of Honda CR-V petrol... -
Which SUVs have the best boot space? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are in our mid 60s and have just downsized to one car, a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 petrol , which is now nearly 14 years old but still going strong at...
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