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Which SUV would you suggest? 4 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a BMW 520d but am looking to change to an SUV. Comfort, quiet and good visibility are the most important attributes - my mileage is now... -
Can I get a dash cam that will continuously record in my parked car for a month at a time? 17 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a car that I use for about four consecutive days a month. The rest of the time it is garaged. I wish to get a dash cam that will retain the time... -
Someone collided with my car when I was reversing out of my driveway - will my premium go up? 28 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I was reversing out of my drive on Monday with parked cars either side and mums and kids around as it was school time. My visibility was poor but I was... -
Is my 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class a future classic? 16 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
Will my Mercedes-Benz S320 become a classic in the future? -
Why do motoring websites promote diesel autos despite the bad press over diesel? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
Car manufacturers are continuing to manufacture diesel cars despite all the adverse publicity about diesel. Nearly all motoring websites continue to recommend... -
What engine will best match my 2004 Mondeo 2.0-litre Estate? 27 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to change my old manual 2004 Mondeo 2.0-litre Ghia Estate for the latest equivalent model. This appears to be the Titanium range, however,... -
Can you suggest a dropside pick-up truck to carry approximately one tonne? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm partially disabled and am hoping to spend under £20,000 to buy a work vehicle. Can you suggest a suitable dropside pick-up truck to carry approximately... -
Is it normal for my Audi A4 Avant to have a delayed reaction when I try to pull off in second gear? 16 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a new 2016 Audi A4 Avant with the 3-litre 218 diesel engine, with just over 2000 miles on the clock. It is wonderfully quiet and smooth, but I'm... -
Is my car going to fail its MOT if the exhaust touches the fuel pipe? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1983 Saab 99 two months ago with a 12 month MOT. It had no advisories. I recently had an exhaust system fitted. It was mentioned by the mechanic... -
Honda CR-V petrol alternatives? 7 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering a nearly new family car after the birth of my son. I recently test drove the Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC nine-speed auto. It was great, but due... -
Buying a family friendly SUV - any recommendations? 6 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Six years ago I took your advice and bought a nearly new Ford Focus 2.0 petrol and it has been a great, reliable car. Thanks a million HJ. We now have... -
Need a used car that will carry three rear child seats 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
What's the best vehicle to buy which can accommodate three rear child seats and cope with 25,000 miles per year? Would be happy to consider a used... -
Jaguar XF injector problems 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
We bought a 2011 Jaguar XFR from a main dealer five months ago. Yesterday, the oil warning light came on and the car started blowing out smoke. It was... -
Water ingress mini coupe 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
My car has been in garage since 9th Dec due to water in driver footwell . replaced door seals and tried to return to me still with water you could dip... -
SEAT Ibiza DSG problems 26 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought my SEAT ibiza in 2010. The mechatronic is defective and needs replacement. The problem is it will cost me around 2500$ at the dealer and I can't... -
Faulty gearbox has put me off Nissan Note - should I get rid of it? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Nissan Note 1.2 petrol manual for my wife six months ago with 1500 miles on the clock. Having now done 7000 miles a ticking noise developed... -
Which hatchback is best - Golf or A3 Sportback? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new car and have narrowed my shortlist down to the Audi A3 Sportback SE and the Volkswagen Golf Match - both five-door, petrol 1.4 (manual).... -
Softer quieter tyres - what would you recommend? 2 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
For winter tyres on my 2010 Audi A3 1.8 Tfsi Sportback I use 16” rims with 205/55 Continental Wintercontact TS830’s. In summer I switch back to the original... -
BMW 520D 2011 driving chain failure. 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a BMW 520D SE Touring 2011 from BMW in June 2014. Last week the drive chain failed. The car has done 74000, all serviced at BMW. They are fixing... -
When am I legally obliged to reject a car? 8 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
Three months ago we bought a Ford S-Max. Within a week it developed an intermittent 'engine malfunction' warning and our local garage did a diagnostic...