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Which MPV could we replace our diesel Vauxhall Zafira with? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are on our second Vauxhall Zafira, both bought new. First petrol one was good. This second one (now three years old) is a diesel and generally not a... -
Is there a reliable car my 19-year-old daughter can learn to drive in for under £6000? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a good, reliable secondhand car for my daughter to learn to drive in. She is 19 years old. I live in Kingston upon Thames and my budget... -
What is the best way to sell our low mileage car? 8 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
We own a 2018 Toyota Auris Estate and we also have a 5 door 2017 Volkswagen Up!, bought by us as a new, but pre-registered, car, in May 2017 from a main... -
Which Caravelle is best for £20,000? 7 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking to buy one of these second hand and would like some help. I appreciate the fact that these vehicles hold their value incredibly well... -
Which cars are in a low or exempt road tax bracket? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I want to change my big old car for something small and economical. There are so many to choose from, but what do you recommend? I want low tax group,... -
My automatic Polo does not creep forward when I come off the brakes, is there something wrong? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 automatic VW Polo TSI. I have noticed when I am stationary and in Drive that the car is not rolling forward like my old auto used too do.... -
How should I sell an inherited 'classic' Mercedes-Benz? 26 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have inherited a 1996 Mercedes-Benz C180 Elegance Automatic in good condition with less than 70K recorded mileage. It is surplus requirements and I... -
Can I appeal a speeding fine? 11 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I feel I have been unfairly fined for speeding. I was travelling East on the A14 late at night on a quiet road towards Cambridge. Four lanes: the 1st for... -
Does the £40k VED premium apply to vans as well as cars? 4 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am purchasing a new Volkswagen Transporter van and having it converted into a campervan. The purchase price of the basic van is just over £40k. Does... -
How much is my 1985 Golf Convertible worth? 12 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1985 MkI Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet, which I have owned since 1999. I am considering selling it, but I'd like some idea of price. It's an automatic,... -
What's the best first car for a tall teenager? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My teenage grandson is about to take his practical test and when he passes we will be looking for a suitable car for a 6’4” tall person that is also suitable... -
Breakeven point for petrol versus diesel? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at the SEAT Ateca - either the 1.5 TSI DSG Or 1.6 TDI DSG. I have been doing up to 15,000 miles a year of mixed motoring. What would be the... -
Are manufacturers trying to make people buy base models? 22 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
Like many others I am now into a nine-month wait for a new car with no idea of delivery date. I do not believe that it can only be the higher spec cars... -
Should we fit all-season tyres to our Ford Puma ST? 27 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
My wife is getting a Ford Puma ST soon and currently switches between regular and winter tyres on her Polo GTI. Are we better off getting a set of all-season... -
There's water leaking onto the rear door sills on both sides of my car. Where could the leak be? 22 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I cleaned my 2015 Volkswagen Golf at the weekend and discovered water in the middle of the rear door sills on both sides of the car. I haven't noticed... -
My car's brakes are badly rusted, can I get this fixed or do they need replacing? 9 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I left my Volkswagen Jetta at a garage to be serviced and MOT'd. It's done 29,000 miles. They've come back saying, "there is 7mm remaining on front brake... -
How do I stop electricity theft from my home charging point? 28 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've ordered a Volkswagen ID.3 as my next company car and I'm planning to install a home charging point on my driveway. However, I'm a bit concerned about... -
Why is PCH cheaper than PCP? 3 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
Why are contract hire prices so much lower than PCPs? You don't own the car at the end but there is very little equity in it if you do. -
Will the UK's speed limit be raised at some point? 3 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
Apart from the millions extracted from drivers in speeding fines, what justification is there for the 70mph speed limit on motorways? It was imposed as... -
Which estates have flat floors with the rear seats folded down? 15 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I own a Mk6 Volkswagen Golf Estate. I want my next car to have a flat floor too. However, after viewing a few new estates, I see that many don't offer...

