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Should I fit winter tyres to my Lexus IS? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently need to replace all four tyres on my Lexus IS and am seriously considering buying cold weather tyres. However, I will almost certainly be replacing... -
If I buy an ex-demo Lexus is VAT still payable? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Using approximate figures, if I were to buy a new Lexus IS 250C I would have to pay a basic price of £30,000 plus VAT of £6000. However, I want to buy... -
Will a CT 200h provide better mpg than an A4 diesel? 25 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I can easily achieve 45-50mpg on my route to work each day in my Audi A4 2.0 TDI. It's a 16 mile trip, mainly on A-roads and motorways. I average 45mph... -
Lexed car? 2 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My present car is a Lexus LS430, which is more than 3 years old and has completed 29,500 miles in a faultless manner. I am considering changing it for... -
What estates or SUVs are similar to the Audi A6 Avant? 1 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for an Audi A6 Avant or something similar. Could you suggest an alternative? -
Can you recommend a hybrid car for a short person? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
What's the best medium-sized hybrid car for short people? I would like a bit of luxury. -
I do very low mileage and short journeys, should I get a hybrid? 17 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
In the main, I only drive twice a day for 1.3 miles each way. Should I keep the Lexus IS 2.5 V6 petrol or swap to a small petrol car, or even a hybrid... -
Best summer car for £7000? 9 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a convertible for the summer (and probably keep for a few years) with a budget of £7000 (maybe a little more). It needs to be petrol... -
How often should you change the oil in a hybrid? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
We have a Hyundai i10 and do mainly short journeys adopting your recommendations regarding six monthly oil changes and higher grade fuel. Should we follow... -
What's a good car for someone with bad hips? 14 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
What's the best car for someone with bad hips? -
What's the best used hybrid for around £18,000? 17 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a used hybrid car for around £18,000. Which do you recommend for all-round performance, style, comfort and best value? -
Replacing a C-Class 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a nearly five-year-old Mercedes C220 CDI, which is great but I not so good in the winter (RWD). I have been looking for similar spec (FWD) car... -
New car consuming too much oil 8 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've done 1100 miles in a new A-Class 180 CDI auto. I've tried to follow HJ's advice for running in a diesel. It's now telling me it needs a litre... -
Can you recommend a petrol automatic hatchback with low emissions? 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a car that is petrol, auto, under 120g/km CO2 and a 5-seater hatchback. Any suggestions would be appreciated. If not available now, are... -
Sock tactics 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I assume that your advice re fitting winter tyres to all 4 wheels applies equally to "wearing" Autosocks, especially to a RWD car (Lexus IS250), even though... -
Can you recommend an upmarket, used hybrid SUV? 28 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
My company car (Range Rover Evoque) goes back in May and I have to purchase my first vehicle in 14 years. My budget is £23k. I would love to purchase another... -
Solar battery chargers 26 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
We have two cars parked in a secure driveway (Ford Kuga and Lexus SC430) and are planning on being out of the country for the whole of December and into... -
Can you recommend a large and comfortable car? 22 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2009 Honda Civic 1.8 iVTEC Si-T. I'm looking to buy a new car of medium size for around £25,000. Some of the cars I've looked at are... -
Which small luxury diesel would you recommend for long-distance comfort? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having driven a Citroen XM, then a Mercedes-Benz E-Class and then Jaguar XJ diesel saloons for the last 20 years, I am now looking for a small, luxurious... -
Which car brands have the best reputation for reliability? 23 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
Which car manufacturers are best for reliability?
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