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What's the best 4x4 with a V8 engine? 13 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used 4x4 with a V8 petrol engine and automatic gearbox. Fuel economy is not an issue, but reliability matters. I have up to £10,000... -
Peugeot 2008 or Nissan Note? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a smaller car that will also be able to cope with the occasional long journey. It needs to be comfortable (interior and ride), quiet,... -
Air con failure on 2011 Honda - should the dealer pay for repair? 1 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought my 2008 CRV 2.0 Automatic as an approved used car from a Honda dealership in 2011. Recently my air con stopped working. Upon taking it to get... -
Need a used 4x4 with five seats - any recommendations? 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are a large children's home in a small village in Sussex. We currently have four cars, but now need a 4x4 to get the kids to school in the winter months.... -
Can I clarify a consumer's rights when making a private purchase? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
In your reply to problems with this private purchase you stated that there are no consumer rights (I assume you meant under specific consumer legislation)... -
Any experience with Renault's CVT gearbox? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
The time has come to trade in my trusty Astra 1.8 automatic, I have my eye on a 3 year old Megane Coupe with CVT gearbox which is listed at a Renault main... -
My car might be off the road waiting for a part for two months! 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Today I was told by the main Mazda dealer that the part required to repair the automatic selector on my Mazda3 TS2, bought new from the same dealer in... -
What will we get when trading in our 2003 Ford Fiesta? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful for advice on replacing my wife’s car. What should I expect for trading it in on part exchange? The car is a 2003 Fiesta 1.4 petrol... -
Is buying abroad a problem? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a second hand LHD car (preferably a 4-5 year old German diesel auto estate) which I will leave at my holiday house in France for use while... -
Buying a long lasting car? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My last 3 cars (all manuals) have each achieved 270k over 10 years driving at little cost (Scirocco and two diesels - a 405 estate and Passat estate) before... -
Can I claim from the Highways Agency for pothole damage to my car? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
The lane we have to drive on every day is full of potholes and, despite several complaints to Highways, nothing has been done. We now have broken a road... -
Renault Megane Scenic parking brake problem 25 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We had a battery problem and had to start the car by manually releasing the automatic handbrake. We rolled the car back and up a small slope. The brake... -
Addison Lee or Ford Dealership 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a new family car for 3 children aged 5, 2 and 4 months who are all in car seats, we want to be able to fit all 3 car seats across... -
Buying a replacement (Volvo V70 T5) family estate car whjich is good in snow and MPG. What would you recommend? 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Looking to replace my expensive (19mpg) Volvo V70 T5 (53 plate) with a comparable estate car 2008 onwards. Need massive boot space and good clearance and... -
Which of these represents the best buy? 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Unfortunately I can't take too much time over the purchase as the car is needed soon so I would appreciate your help. I have narrowed a search down... -
Ton cruise? 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
In the user's manual for my 2008 A3 SE TFSI automatic it gives a warning that cruise control should be switched off at the end of every journey. Do you... -
Why aren't all cars front wheel drive? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Why are cars still made with rear wheel drive? For years I have driven front wheel drive Saabs on snow with ease using standard tyres. Now it is time... -
What's best for value - Civic, Focus or Mazda 3? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Honda Civic 1.8 i-Shift, which has 24,300 miles on the clock. I am now looking to trade it in and am considering the automatic version of... -
Just retired, need advice on what size (and make) of car to buy 1 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just retired and my current car is a diesel automatic Skoda Octavia. The car is okay, but does seem rather noisy on some road surfaces. Our driving... -
Replacement car for the in-laws 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been tasked with identifying a replacement car for my parents-in-law. Their budget is roughly £13k and whilst they would prefer a new car, they...
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