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What car do you recommend for £20k that's quiet and reliable? 31 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for recommendations for a used saloon or estate. I have a budget of around £20k. Ideally the car would be a maximum of 6 years old. The key... -
Are run flat tyres best for dealing with pot holes? 23 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest your reply to the reader who enquired about best tyres for potholes. My BMW 320i has 225/45R18 which are runflats. I have always assumed... -
What hatchback should I buy for 15,000+ miles a year? 14 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need help to decide what car to buy. I'm looking a premium hatchback to buy for business and personal use, circa 16k miles per year. Looking at a second... -
Can you tow a caravan with an electric car? 3 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a small caravan, 1200kg max. I’m looking at changing my Nissan X-Trail to an all-electric. Would you advise I hang on for a bit or what EV would... -
Are there any new electric cars with petrol generators like the Vauxhall Ampera? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
Are there any new cars electric drive with petrol to charge the battery like the Vauxhall Ampera? -
Can you recommend a reliable used SUV? 4 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2017 Ford Kuga 1.5 petrol with 44,000 miles and a full service history. I’m looking at changing it for something with the same higher... -
Should I buy an ex-police car? 11 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I’m interested in buying an ex-police BMW 330d saloon. I prefer cars with no extras. I don’t want leather, sunroof etc. I cover around 8,000 miles per... -
Can you recommend some run flat tyres? 12 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 BMW 1 Series that needs all four tyres replacing. I'm unable to find a particular make/model on the internet that stands out. Can you help?... -
Is a Volkswagen T-Roc R a logical upgrade from a Golf R? 7 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
Do you think I should buy new or secondhand Volkswagen T-Roc R? I drive a Golf R but my husband finds it difficult to get into. Thank you. -
What cars would you recommend as possible future classics? 9 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
What cars would you recommend as possible future classics? They must be automatic and reasonable to maintain. -
Do I have to declare a Cat D status to potential buyers of my car? 20 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of selling my BMW 3 Series privately. It was declared Cat D in 2014 and had an engine replacement after I bought it back from the insurer.... -
I want a used SUV that offers refinement - what do you recommend? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy an automatic mid-sized used SUV, with a budget of approximately £17,000. I've narrowed the choice down to an older BMW X3, Mazda CX-5... -
What second-hand luxury petrol alternatives are there to my Jaguar XF diesel? 21 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my much loved Jaguar XF 3.0 Portfolio diesel. Having browsed a Mercedes-Benz forecourt and found only used diesel cars on offer, I would... -
I've retired and now do low mileage, should I go for a PCP deal on a new car? 17 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I get a new car every 2-3 years by trading in + cash on a good deal on a pre-reg BMW. As I am now retired, and only do about 5000/6000 miles per year,... -
Should I lease a car now or wait until March? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently in a two year lease contract on a BMW 525d that runs out on June 1st. Have been looking for a new deal on an Audi A4 S line quattro 2.0 TDI... -
Should we get a diesel or petrol MINI Clubman? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Peugeot 308 BlueHDi and my wife is about to order a MINI Clubman D. Both currently have £20 annual tax but what will be the move to increase... -
Could you advise on a car for commuting to London? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2011 Renault Megane but, due to a promotion, now drive into central London daily. The running costs of the Megane and the low mpg make... -
Why is it so difficult for car companies to build good cars? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Tesla seem to build good cars, yet they are a smallish company, without any glorious tradition. I have spent much of my 67 years by reading about the magic... -
M3 Vs S4 - which one should I buy? 28 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a BMW E46 M3 and whilst I love the driving experience, as a daily drive it definitely has some short comings. My previous car was a diesel... -
New road tax system - Which cars qualify for the higher rate? 4 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
For the £40k threshold for additional tax on new cars in 2017, is the list price used or the price paid? I am considering a car with a list price over...
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