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  • Honda Jazz or Skoda Fabia - which is better? 16 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Which is better - a Jazz SE or Fabia 1.2 SE? It will be used mostly for trips of 6 miles on country lanes into town, 22 miles into city and rare long distance...
  • Diesel or petrol? 13 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am driving a BMW 520D manual 57 registration for about 14000 miles per year, 80% in heavy traffic (A406).Very good car but I have problems with the DPF....
  • Motorway speed restrictions? 28 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    This morning I was travelling on the M1 Southbound when a speed limit of 50 mph was imposed at the M6/M1 junction. This continued for about 20 miles but...
  • Replacement for MINI Cooper S 5 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My wife bought a new MINI Cooper S in 2004, she has now done just over 30,000 miles and likes the still funky look of the car, but she now has arthritis...
  • Buying a used Evoque - which model is best? 17 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a Range Rover Evoque. It will probably be one that's between one and two years old. What model would you recommend?
  • Best way to clean a car? 14 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I want to know some good cleaning products - the whole works inside and out. Could you recommend a kit to use with all the various types as I'm so confused...
  • Buying a smallish estate with style and performance 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My wife fancies a MINI Countryman but I think it might be a bit small to cope with our dog and ever growing grandchildren with luggage etc. I think a Honda...
  • Which car is most reliable – Kia Venga, Renault Captur or the Hyundai ix20? 25 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Which car is most reliable – Kia Venga, Renault Captur or the Hyundai ix20? I do about 6000 miles a year and need something that's reliable, with an automatic...
  • What should we replace our RAV4 with? 25 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has a 10 year old Toyota RAV4 and loves it. However, she now needs to replace it. What do you suggest she buys? It must have a high driving position...
  • Buying a 2005 BMW - what should I look out for? 19 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of buying a 2005 BMW 3 Series 2.0 diesel for £3000. The car is an automatic and has 3000 miles on the clock. Is there anything I should look...
  • What's the best family friendly convertible for £6500? 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm new to cars and am about to buy my first decent motor. I quite fancy a good looking convertible, as I love driving roof down in summer; however, I...
  • Replacing Mitsubishi Space Star - what should I buy? 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Can you recommend a good replacement for my 12 year old automatic Mitsubishi Space Star either new or very nearly new? It has given good service but it...
  • Jaguar 7 day insurance 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Hi HJ, you recently replied to a question about Jaguar's seven day complimentary insurance. According to the Jaguar web site, "Complimentary 7 Day...
  • Why did my car hit my neighbour's house? 15 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My Volvo V70 was parked on my home drive when I started the engine put on the brake and selected DRIVE from PARK, After doing this the engine raced the...
  • Mazda 3 - DAB not even an option? 10 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My mother-in-law is considering a new automatic 120PS petrol Mazda 3 in Sports Nav leather trim, to drive for 7-10 years. Amazingly it seems this brand...
  • Excessive brake disc wear - is the electric parking brake to blame? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My 2012 Volvo XC70 has covered 34,000 miles and just had its second annual service. The dealer reports the rear disc pads as 75% worn, and the discs as...
  • Gearbox problems with Subaru Forester 13 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We have begun to experience some strange, intermittent episodes of reluctance to move up the gears whilst accelerating in our 2010 Subaru Forester XS automatic...
  • Mixing Tyres 19 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Last April I purchased a 2010 Honda CRV 4 x 4. I now need to fit two new tyres. When I took delivery the vehicle was supplied fitted with three Dunlop...
  • Which SUV offers luxury interior and easy access? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Thank you for your recent good advice on a replacement for my Jaguar XFS. However, being realistic, advancing years and stiffer joints tell me I should...
  • Can you recommend a replacement for my Vauxhall Vectra? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have an ageing Vauxhall Vectra 2.6 V6 estate. The car is 13 years old, with 186,000 miles on the clock and I need to replace it. I need a good motorway...
 

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