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Buying a used Skoda Octavia vRS - dsg or manual? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a 2-3 year old Skoda Ocatavia vRS estate petrol. Should I get a manual or automatic? -
Missing extras on the i30 4 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
The Hyundai website says the i30 in Premium trim comes with some useful extras, including: Keyless entry, Stop/start and a parking camera. Yet, on the... -
Can you recommend a compact 4x4? 11 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a 4x4? The Mercedes A-Class seems to fit the bill, at a price, but the have now changed its MPV shape. -
Buying a new mid size car 5 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
What do you think of the Ford Focus 1.6 Titanium petrol automatic. What compares? -
Are there any modern cars that don't feature a touchscreen for controls? 22 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
We’ve owned a 2011 VW Golf as a second car since it was almost new and have been very happy with it. Now think we should update it for something newer.... -
What do you recommend as a very comfortable, roomy, economical, safe and reliable car? 18 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
We’re thinking of changing our 2012 Honda Accord Diesel Tourer for something with as much or more room - we need the space for sailing gear - but with... -
Should I buy a car with keyless entry? 11 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in buying an automatic Honda Civic and my budget is circa £23,000. However, I'm not keen on keyless cars and cars with 1.0-litre engines... -
Volkswagen Up GTI spec issue - can I make a claim? 23 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a new Volkswagen Up GTI based on the spec shown on the VW UK website. One of the 'key features', above the other Up models, is 'interior... -
Is the DVLA dealing with delays at the moment? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are there delays from the DVLA with renewing driving licences? -
What SUV with decent rear space would you recommend? 17 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
Six months ago after reading and watching a lot of reviews, I bought a new Lexus LBX. While it's a lovely car our friends struggle to exit the back seats.... -
Should increased tyre pressures due to hot weather be a concern? 10 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Porsche Macan with Michelin Latitude Sport tyres, front 235/60 32PSI, rear 255/55 36PSI. Recent motorway in hot weather, the fronts were... -
What car is easy to get into for someone with restricted movement of the legs? 22 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have restricted movement of my legs and have problems getting in and out of cars. My VW Passat was a lovely car but low to the ground making it difficult... -
What should I look at when buying a used car that has stood for six months? 17 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I may have the opportunity to buy a Ford Fiesta from a friend who is emigrating to New Zealand. It is a 2017 Automatic 1.0 Ecoboost . By the time they... -
Should I replace my runflats with normal tyres? 25 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My 2019 BMW Z4 will soon need new tyres. Should I renew with runflats or not? The latest G29 M4s are not fitted with runflats by BMW and lots of drivers... -
Should I buy a car with turbo oscillation? 7 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am about to buy a 2018 Astra Automatic. It has low mileage 7500, one owner since new, full service history but my AA inspection has thrown up turbo oscillation... -
My nearside wing mirror is broken - is this an MoT fail? 7 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 2012 RR Evoque is due an MoT and she has just clipped the passenger side (N/S) wing mirror which has cracked and broken the plastic outer bezel... -
We want a rugged car that can cope with raised water levels, occasional snow falls, mud and two medium sized dogs? 2 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
We looking to change our MINI Cllubman. We live in a very rural farming area on the coast, liable to very wet, muddy poor roads. We would like car that... -
Is the Ford Focus dual clutch 7 speed transmission reliable? 15 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying a brand new Ford Focus Estate with dual clutch 7 speed automatic transmission, which is still branded as Powershift in the marketing... -
What do you suggest as a narrow car for a tight driveway? 11 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
My mum is looking to replace her BMW X1. It is too wide for her driveway and she has scraped it a few times. She needs a four door or hatch that's automatic.... -
Are there cambelt issues with the 1.2 PureTech engine? 26 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a 2019 C4 Cactus, I have read that there are some cambelt issues, can you please advise on when you should change cambelt on these...

