Feedback following advice on a Jetta

I recently contacted you regarding my intention to buy a Volkswagen Jetta. I have now bought the car, and am delighted with it. It carries our two sets of golf clubs with ease, all out of sight in the...

Ultra economical automatic for a high mileage driver?

I do 33,000 miles pa mainly on my 110 mile per day commute along fast A roads and dual carriageway. I have a poorly left knee and am six foot tall with long legs so need a comfortable automatic. I am...

Buying a small car for town?

My wife does 12,500 miles annually which is entirely urban short distances (community nurse). I would like to get her a car which would cost me ideally as little as possible to run, but be a decent car...

Heavy steering on a new car - what's the cause?

I have a brand new Hyundai IX35 that seems reluctant to steer away from the straight ahead posirion at normal road speed. At slow manouvering speed it's fine but on the motorways it just likes the straight...

Wheels and tyres on a Hyundai i30 or Kia Ceed - is this possible?

Considering buying a Kia ceed or Hyundai i30 and would prefer to buy top range model with leather seats but would like to avoid harsh ride and criticisms of 17-inch wheels. How easy is it to have them...

The 2013 Clio Estate - will we get it in the UK?

I have read some cracking reviews online of the 2013 Clio Estate, but understand that Renault won't ever sell it in the UK. Does HJ know if that is a final (albeit barmy) decision from Renault? If so...

Dacia Sandero - can my sums really be correct?

I'm looking at the Dacia Sandero, which would be my first new car. Although the Access spec suits me fine, it seems the Ambience with the more efficient Tce 90 engine makes sense. At 6000 miles/ year,...

New company car for family needs- what would you recommend ?

I'm due to change my current company car soon and need something more spacious for the family. I think a 3 Series is likely to be too small so have looked at the new Mazda 6 saloon and SW, Peugeot 508...

Golf Estate or Hatchback?

Cannot make up our minds if to buy Volkswagen Golf Hatchabck and put on a roof rack and box for holidays and camping, or go straight for Golf Estate. Is the estate more expensive to run and what engine...

Which cheap 4x4 with space for three child seats?

I need a 4x4 which will fit three child seats across the back. Budget approx £15000. Alternatively something with good ground clearance and large boot space - it needs to go up farm tracks and carry...