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Buying a Honda Civic - petrol or diesel.? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Honda Type S has covered 200k without hitch. The 2.0-litre chain cam engine is perfect. I do 25-30k per year, mostly motorway, and I am thinking... -
Insurance company vague about my young son. 25 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 9 year old Ford Galaxy 1.9tdi which would be ideal for my son to learn to drive in when he turns 17 next July (it's large and slow). If I can't... -
Oil changes on current Jaguar's 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Current XF's require you use Castrol Oil. This oil is only available from a Jaguar dealer. To change engine oil and filter costs £169.00. For the last... -
Buying a used Audi A3 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm really keen to buy an A3 but my budget is max £5k and I've been looking for a while. There doesn't seem to be much that comes up that is worth looking... -
Used Porsche Boxster 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a used Porsche Boxster 2.7(245bhp) Tiptronic S 2006(56) with 17,400 miles in Lapis Blue metallic, full black leather, 18" alloys,... -
What is causing my Ford to 'whine'? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
On taking ownership of this car almost a year ago I noticed a soft whine that varied with engine speed. Not being used to twin clutch boxes I took it to... -
Coccyx pain - what's a comfortable car? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am currently driving a Kia Cee'd CRDI. With the current driving position and seat firmness I am getting more and more coccyx pain within 5min than I... -
I am thinking about buying an MX5 1.8 Coupe, what wheels do you recommend 16 or 17 inch for comfort ? 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
In your 2005 Mazda MX5 review you stated that the 1.8 litre had a more comfortable ride over the 2.0 litre model with 17 inch wheels and sport suspension.I... -
Insurance write off 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been advised that my car (Skoda Octavia) may be written off by the insurance company due to the age of the car (10 years old) and mileage (142000).... -
Which tyres will reduce my Audi A1's road noise? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
In October 2011 I purchased an Audi A1 SE 1.6 TDI that had clocked 5073 miles. The tyres on this car are Continental 205/55 R15s. On roughly surfaced roads,... -
UK car - European long term driving 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a UK registered vehicle that we wish to take regularly to Spain, France & Portugal. Is there an insurance company that will cover more than... -
Which car offers comfortable seating, preferably a Vauxhall? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are finding difficulties to get in and out of our 2004 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8 SXI. Seat adjustment is important now I am 75 and my wife will... -
Downsizing from a V8 Jaguar 30 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've just moved back to full time employment after working for myself for the last 9 years. I'll be doing a 60 mile round trip every day and need to... -
Buying a sports car that won't depreciate - what do you suggest? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of spoiling myself and spending about £40K or more on a retirement present. I currently run a 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK Elegance and... -
Can you recommend an enjoyable 4x4 crossover for my mother? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a bit of car buying advice. My dad recently passed away and my mum is now thinking she needs a vehicle which is a bit more practical... -
I am starting a small private hire firm - what cars would you recommend? 27 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need to purchase two vehicles for use in a new Private Hire business. I have been recruited for a 'bespoke' service which will provide work on a part... -
Why aren't SUVs suitable for tall people? 19 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a mid-size 4x4 and have viewed a Hyundai Santa Fe, Nissan X-trail and Citroen C-Crosser. However, I am 6'7" tall and am finding... -
S-Max EcoBoost engine issue 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
Began to have a loss of power around 10,000 miles ago (car is only 8 months old). Now at 25,000 miles it has started to display and engine malfunction... -
Mercs and spender 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
On reaching the ripe old age of 65 I promised myself that I would investigate the possibility of purchasing a classic car - a Mercedes convertible perhaps... -
Is my Hyundai dealer clearing old stock by insisting I take a new i10 in July rather than waiting? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
The fact that over the last nine years I’ve bought a total of seven Hyundais from the local main dealer (TWG, Northwich) is probably indication enough...