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  • Mazda BT50 Auto Gearbox problems - Dealer refuses to pay 6 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Our 2009 Mazda BT50 3.0 automatic has covered just 24,000 miles, mostly towing up to its rated capacity. It now has a serious leak from the gearbox and...
  • Which MPV should I buy? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has...
  • Jaguar or SUV? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I’m retired, my mileage is only 5000-6000 per year and am considering buying a Jaguar XF. I wondered if you would advise the diesel or petrol version,...
  • What fuse box do I need for my 1990 Peugeot 205? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Peugeot 205 1.9 Automatic (75 kW, year 1990) and I need a fuse box for it. Is the diesel version (1.7 or 1.8) suitable for my car, because it...
  • Is there a Nissan Juke EV coming? 11 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
    I have a petrol manual Qashqai and am very happy with it but as I get on my knees are not what they were. I'd like an electric automatic Nissan Juke. Do...
  • Do I need to tell my insurer about my heart surgery? 5 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently had a replacement aortic valve during heart surgery and wondered if I am obliged to inform my moot insurance companies of the operation?
  • When does my car insurance expire? 2 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
    How can I find out when a car's insurance expires?
  • Can you recommend a small car with comfortable seats? 26 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I have bought a Toyota Yaris in the past month to replace my very comfortable Skoda Yeti Laurent as this was too large to go into our new home's apartment...
  • Can you recommend a small car with no boot lip? 2 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
    A friend needs a smallish petrol automatic (NOT an automated manual) which has no boot lip i.e. flat entrance to boot.
  • Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
    I have narrowed my list of new cars down to two. I want something small, reliable and with automatic transmission. It's between a Honda Jazz and a Toyota...
  • Can you recommend a mid size MPV? 28 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
    We are grandparents to two-year-old twins and now looking for a seven-seater. Ideally reasonably stylish, comfortable and well equipped. It must be automatic...
  • What's the best Honda CR-V for £5000? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a Honda C-RV automatic car with a petrol engine for around £5000. What year should I be looking for to be the most reliable?
  • What's the best petrol hatchback? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
    I will be changing from an estate to a hatchback as the space is not used. Top choice at the moment is a Golf. My preferences are petrol (annual mileage...
  • I'm a named driver on my wife's policy. Do I need to tell them of a speeding fine? 26 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Whilst I'm about to tell my insurer of my recent speeding fine and three points, do I need to tell my wife's car insurer? I'm a named driver on her policy.
  • Can you recommend a replacement for my Skoda Yeti? 22 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I thought I had found the answer to my search for a small used SUV by looking at Skoda Yeti, but the gear box is a DSG - which I believe is bad news. I...
  • Will it become mandatory to sit a course for driving a motorhome? 27 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
    When are the DVLA going to make it mandatory to sit a course for driving a motorhome? I find there is an increasing number of inexperienced drivers.
  • Do any small cars offer 4-wheel-drive? 25 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Could you please recommend a small car that is both automatic and all wheel drive, with a high seat and driving assistance systems? It would be for use...
  • What's the best tow car? 24 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
    Which is better for towing, a Land Rover Discovery Sport or Kia Sorento?
  • What's the best used, premium SUV? 31 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
    I'm after a used, premium SUV. It needs to be automatic, of decent spec and petrol. I have £20,000 - £25,000 to spend and am looking at the Jaguar E-Pace,...
  • Why isn't my stop-start working? 19 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
    My stop-start engine stopped, as per normal, at a set of traffic lights - but then wouldn't automatically start again. Why's that?
 

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