Showing results in 
Ask HJ [Show all channels]
Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first
-
Recommend a small car with folding seats and good comfort? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1.8 Astra Elite. I find it very uncomfortable and am looking for new, smaller car. The back seats need to fold flat for a greyhound, and it needs... -
Does the 2009 Vauxhall Astra have better handling than the 2004 Focus? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Does the new Astra (2009 model) have better handling than the 6-year-old Focus? I mean handling, not ride quality or comfort, just which is better for... -
Best first car for an 18-year-old new driver? 20 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 18-year-old daughter has just passed her driving test. We would like to find her something to drive and would appreciate your advice. We are looking... -
How do I navigate the minefield of buying cars? 25 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I only have the one car now we’re both in our 70s and retired but fortunately fit and active. I do between three and four thousand miles per... -
I want to buy an EV or PHEV but I worry about changing from manual to auto - what do you think? 4 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
When electric vehicles are discussed, one thing I do not see mentioned is whether older drivers should change from manual to electric. Electric vehicles... -
What's a good starter classic on a tight budget? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have wanted to dip my toe into the classic car scene for a long time. I have a budget of £500 to £800 to get a starter car. I am open to anything so... -
I want a small/medium SUV as a company car but I would like the BIK to be £4000 maximum per year - what do you suggest? 29 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want a small to medium SUV as a company car but I would like the benefit in kind to be no more than £4000 per year. My mileage is approximately 15,000... -
Why are broken-down cars recovered from busy roads at peak traffic times? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday my partner and I were returning to Nottingham via Birmingham from a weekend in Hampshire. We set off from Four Marks at about 1.30 in order to... -
We need a new MPV - what do you suggest? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Our Volkswagen Golf is coming to the end of its life after over 170,000 trouble-free miles and we'd like some advice on getting a new MPV. Whatever we... -
Is a tyre puncture repair safe? 15 Aug 2025 (Ask HJ)
I had a slow puncture on a tyre that was a year old. Took it to a well know high street tyre outlet who found a screw (not sure where). They had repaired... -
What oil does my Porsche Boxster need? 23 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have an 2008 2.7 Boxster which is now at 135k miles and I was wondering what is the best oil type for the age/miles of the car ? I’m also going to change... -
What happens if I don't charge a plug-in hybrid? 12 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of a 1.4 plug-in hybrid Skoda Superb. What happens if I don't keep the battery topped up? -
What small self-charging hybrid has low insurance? 30 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
At 88 years old I find that the insurance cost for my Dacia Jogger is prohibitive. I am prepared to downsize. Which small self charging car (petrol/electric)... -
Can you recommend a cheap car for under £5,000? 21 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the market for a used car and have a budget of around £5000. Ideally, I'd like a petrol as I don't do many long journeys. I've had my eye on a Citroen... -
Why do roadworks now extend for so long? 12 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
When I started driving in 1968 even major roadworks were only slightly disruptive of traffic flow and usually managed by a man holding a stop/go board.... -
I'm looking at a diesel car that's done 156,000 miles. Is it a good buy? 1 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a 2016 Volkswagen Passat 2.0-litre with 156,000 miles on the clock. It has a full VW history, including two cambelt changes. Would this... -
Is there an easy way to determine if a car has a cam belt or chain? 22 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my current car and am wondering if there's an easy way to determine if a car's engine has a cam belt or chain. Typically this isn't... -
New cars with seven-year-warranties - are they as good as they sound? 16 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
How good are these seven-year-warranties? -
What EV charging networks should I sign up to? 19 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
We’ve just taken delivery of the new Honda e. We have a home charger which gives us the range we need in London, but I need to think about charging it... -
A car I'm interested in is registered as another model - is this a mistake? 13 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've found a Volkswagen Golf Estate that seems a good buy in a car supermarket. I thought I would check the MoT history and it comes up as a Jetta. When...
Elsewhere on 
