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• Cavalier Success 13 Aug 2001 (Forum)
  Just returned from a two week tour of France. For reasons too complicated to explain, we ended up taking my wife?s Cavalier (1994, 90K bought for £1,700 about a year ago). It gave faultless service, accommodated four adults and luggage with ease, was smooth and comfortable, had adequate
• Vectra - Uncomfortable or what ? 30 Apr 2001 (Forum)
  rink covered in marbles. and finally they crumple like paper when involved in collisions with a Datsun Bluebird of 1970's origin. anyone care to inform us of other "Characteristics" of this lovely vehicle ?
• Nissan Almera - Almera MOT Brake trouble!! 7 Mar 2012 (Forum)
  Hi there,  I took my 1998 S reg 1.4 almera to get its MOT done today. I was reccomended the MOT centre by a colleague from work - as I am working away from home and was not sure of any decent local garages. I was very happy when it passed with no advisories :) It has a great service
• Nissan X-Trail (2007 - ) - J D power 2009 xtrail 14 Jun 2009 (Forum)
  one is no better than the old, in my opinion, although the wife things the cars a lot better. But at any rate both a decent to drive. Economy, i don't know how these owners drive, but 30mpg towing 1330kg, high 30's solo (max 42mpg old model) previously, and oddly with the heavier more powerful new
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  What cheap van should I get to convert into a camper? 23 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have £2000 to buy a small van to convert into a camper. I've seen on here that you only really suggest for that money a Ford Transit Connect. Would I...
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  I plan to do 30,000 + miles per year - should I buy or lease a van? 27 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I need a van that looks professional, smart and modern. Love the Volkswagen range but budget may not stretch to a new model. It needs to be converted for...
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  Ford Fiesta broken down with battery issue 13 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a brand new Ford Fiesta in August 2014. The car stopped working in December and the AA identified an issue with the battery. The car was checked...
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  Could an aftermarket air filter be causing my Ford Puma to misfire? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Puma 1.7 1999 V reg has been misfiring lately. Over the last few days it cuts out when I brake and misfires at low revs. When idling I have to...
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  What do I look for when buying my first car? 21 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am finally looking to buy my first car (having been driving my mothers for about 10ish months). I am particularly interested in the Peugeot 107 (or Citroen...
• Car for a vicar and his family! 5 Jun 2019 (Forum)
  , surprise the newer Picasso has such a handbrake. He also won't consider anything larger, 7 seaters like the Zafira are out. There are very few small people carriers with 5 proper seats (most seem to be a compromise with a narrow middle seat, e.g. C-max, Verso) so this led me to the Berlingo/Partner
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  My year old Hyundai Tucson is suffering from clutch issues - do I have any recourse against Hyundai? 12 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my Hyundai Tucson 1.7 CDRI new in September 2016. It's a 6-speed manual diesel and I'm having major problems with clutch judder after 1500 miles....
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  Rejecting a new car 17 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a new Renault Captur on 1st July this year. An under bonnet check at the end of August revealed the brake fluid reservoir to be half full and...
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  BMW 1 Series engine seizure - what are my options? 16 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2009 BMW 1 Series 118i petrol (chassis E87, engine N43). I have covered just over 40,000 miles and the engine has seized. The crux of the matter...
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  Sawtooth Tyre Wear 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought new front tyres (Dunlop SS Max) for my 09-plate Octiavia vRS (30K Miles). The existing tyres were not excessively worn (5mm plus remaining),...
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  Confusion over two cars that are supposed to be virtually the same 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a used automatic diesel version of the Hyundai i30 or Kia C'eed. We're told they're virtually identical, but built in different...
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  Popular entertainment 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you give me some advice re the sale of a 10 week old FIAT 500 1.2 Pop. We bought it under scrappage as my daughter was starting work and needed...
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  Hyu and CRDI 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I test drove the Hyundai i30 Comfort 1.4 petrol and 1.6 CRDi diesel last Sunday, and preferred the diesel for its power, lower emissions, taller...
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  Campden down 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine told me that the problem I have just experienced in a 2.8 litre Iveco motorhome, is common with diesel engines. We bought the vehicle...
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  My car doesn't meet the Ultra Low Emissions Zone standards - what car do you recommend I buy to tow a 1420kg caravan? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I live in London within a mile of the proposed new extended boundary of the South/North Circular for the ULEZ, due to start in October 2021. I drive a...
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  Noisy diff - grounds for refund? 7 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Four weeks ago I purchased for £2500 a Mazda MX-5 2003 with 91k from a trader. It road tested fine as far as I could tell. Subsequently, a friend who also...