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Can you recommend a car for a 20,000 mile a year commute? 6 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am going to be commuting to work by car, which is 377 miles a week. My work will pay 45p for the first 6000 miles then down to 25p. It's all motorway... -
Do low profile tyres get punctured more? 21 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2014 Skoda Superb Estate. In five years of owning it, there have been eight punctures due potholes or nails. Is this due to the low profile 17-inch... -
My neighbour doesn't want me park on the road, but I've got no driveway. Who's right? 26 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
I park outside our house, which has no driveway - just a long strip of pavement out front. The house next door has a driveway and the owner does not want... -
How long before your 70th birthday is it possible to renew your driving licence? 5 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
How long before your 70th birthday is it possible to renew your driving licence? -
What do you think is the best classic sports car to buy? 23 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s best friend will reach a milestone birthday shortly and her husband has offered to buy her a Healey 3000. Her last sports car was a MGF. What... -
My girlfriend damaged her car on a crash barrier at a hospital - should it be liable for the cost of repairs? 10 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My girlfriend was moving her car that was parked on hospital grounds. As she moved the car forward and turned slightly, the car collided with a low crash... -
Is driving without a wing mirror illegal? 3 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
The driver's side wing mirror on my daughter's Honda Jazz has been broken (she caught it on a post while reversing). She has it taped up and cannot see... -
Should I replace my Kia Cee'd with a Kia Sportage? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
On your advice, I purchased a 2007 Kia Cee'd 1.4 S in 2008 which has been brilliant, I've only had to replace the battery. Being retired, I only do about... -
What's the best 4x4 for £2000? 24 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a fun, low cost second car to take the dog to the beach or pick up something from the DIY store. I have £2000 to spend and want a petrol... -
Best 4x4 for £15k? 15 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a small 4x4 for everyday use for about £15k. I commute about one hour a day, with some motorway driving. I also want to use the car for holiday... -
Buying a used small car - what would you recommend? 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a single female and wish to buy a used, small four door car with possible all-wheel drive option. I cover about 10,000 miles per year, but want something... -
Can you recommend an economical used car? 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy an economical small car. Ideally, it will be second hand and offer good mpg, as I drive 66 miles every day. It will need to have good legroom... -
Problem with Audi AllRoad Multitronic gearbox 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with my Audi A6 Allroad 2.5TDi. When I start the engine and try and go into gear all of the gear indicators on the dash light up, and... -
Which SUV for light off-road use in South Africa? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We need to buy a new car when we emigrate to South Africa. We will need a tough car as there will be a certain amount of light off-road use. Most South... -
Should our Skoda Fabia return lower MPG than our Octavia? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
For nine years we drove a Skoda Octavia 1.9TDIs. We downsized to a Fabia 1.6TDI expecting to get increased mpg but have been sadly disappointed. The Octavia... -
Why is our Vauxhall Meriva's dashboard creaking, and what alternative MPVs are there? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 1.6 Vauxhall Meriva which has an annoying creak at low speeds and a buzzing/rattle over 60mph from under the driver's side dash. Do you have... -
Which £12,000 5-door diesel should I replace my Peugeot 306 with? 6 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a X-reg (2000) Peugeot 306 HDI which needs changing before the next winter. I've done 300,000 miles in two 306s, so I fancy something with... -
What's a good commuting car for £5000? 16 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I've recently got a new job which means a longer commute and the need for a second car as the public transport network is not reliable enough. I will be... -
How much would a replacement PHEV battery cost? 21 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
My wife needs to make bi-monthly 500+ mile return journeys and does not like the idea of being dependent on public chargers so cannot be persuaded to use... -
Is a front numberplate UK sticker a legal requirement in the EU? 8 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
We are taking our Hyundai Tuscon to France for a holiday soon. It does not have the UK identifier on the number plates and although there is room for a...

