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What are the best tyres for Suzuki Swift Sport? 11 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
What tyres would you recommend for the Suzuki Swift Sport? I have been disappointed with the fitted Continentals, the fronts have only lasted 14,000 miles. -
Should I buy a Euro 5 compliant car for long-term ownership? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
Should I buy a Euro 5-compliant car if I am going to keep it for at least 10 years? Or will I not be able to go into most cities in coming years due to... -
Can you recommend a comfortable and fun replacement for my Skoda Yeti? 23 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I love my petrol 2016 Skoda Yeti 4x4 but am thinking of replacing it. What has a similar spec, particularly the high driving position and ground clearance... -
DPF and increased oil consumption, will cleaning the DPF fix the problem? 11 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW X18D. The vehicle is consuming oil. There are no leaks so the oil is being burned into the engine. The DPF light has now come on. My mechanic... -
Is a catalytic converter covered under warranty? 12 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
Does a new car warranty cover the cat? I have an MG ZS which is 18 months old and has done 3,000 miles. It was bought new. I have been told by the MG agent... -
What should I check before buying a Ford S-MAX? 27 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am about to purchase a 2014 Ford S-Max 2.0 TDCi Powershift with 85,000 miles on the clock for my son (private seller). It appears to have been well looked... -
Should I buy a diesel or petrol Volkswagen Polo? 8 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
Should I buy a Volkswagen Polo petrol 1.2 TDI Match (2017) or a Polo diesel 1.4 TDI (2016)? It will be used for city travel with three or four long trips... -
Which 4x4 do you recommend for towing and general farm work? 24 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
We're looking for a vehicle with tolerable road driveability and 4x4 capability for light towing and lugging across our fields and general farm work. I... -
Can you recommend a used car for £4,500? 15 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used car for around £4,500. I am currently looking at a Hyundai i10 (2014 model) as this is the car that my parents' drive and that... -
Can we reject a Mazda 3 for a DPF issue? 11 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
Four months since buying a 2014 Mazda 3 2.2-litre diesel and on the day of collection the DPF warning light came on. The garage has attempted to repair... -
We have a 10 year old car with a fault. Is it worth fixing or just selling? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
Daughter #2 has daughter#1’s old Mini One, which is 10 years old, but has a full service history. A few years ago, it was run dangerously close to running... -
What's the future for classic car owners amidst the move to electric? 10 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
Being in a position to indulge myself, I'm thinking of buying a classic car with a view to using it as a daily runner on short runs with the occasional... -
I bought a new car remotely and it was driven erratically on the way to my house. Where do I stand? 3 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I completed the purchase of a new Toyota RAV4 solely by telephone calls. The Toyota Dealer is based in Liverpool and I live in Essex. I made an extra payment... -
Would a plug-in hybrid work okay when driven without charging? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a new premium hatchback that I can keep for a few years and do a mixture of short journeys and long motorway trips - about 15,000-18,000... -
How will electric cars perform if snowed in by the weather? 9 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
How do you think electric vehicles will perform when completely stuck in a traffic jam due to snow or ice compared to petrol and diesel vehicles given... -
Why is hybrid and electric car insurance so expensive? 28 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have just traded-in my 2015 Suzuki Vitara for a new Vitara hybrid model from a dealership I have dealt with for years. When arranging the insurance,... -
I'm buying a new car, do I go for petrol or diesel? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying a Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible. Do I buy petrol or diesel? Which model do you recommend? -
Which electric cars have higher seating positions? 10 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can you point me in the direction of affordable electric cars with higher seating positions? I'm 83 and reasonably fit but higher seating does help. Currently... -
Could you recommend a car for a tall driver? 3 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
My budget is £10,000 and I'm 6'7" with very long legs so need good leg room when driving. I was wondering whether I would suit driving SUVs instead of... -
Should I run my 2014 Focus into the ground or sell it while it's still got some value? 6 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2014 Ford Focus already has about 61,000 miles and I'm considering whether I should sell and buy a used or new car, or run the Focus into the ground...