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Is the Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI diesel a reliable, trouble-free car? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a nearly new Ford Focus 1.6 TDCI. From all reports this would appear to be a very good car, but I am 70 years old and would prefer... -
Can you advise me of a small car with easy access and a smooth ride? 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
In my seventies and awaiting a hip transplant plus enduring arthritis in spine and knees, I seek a replacement for my Ford Ka. I dislike the new style... -
Noisy knocking MR2 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently had a grinding noise coming from my rear driver side brake. I took it to a garage and they told me I will need a new caliper at some point.... -
Saab customer service success story 29 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Thought you might be interested in my recent experience with my Saab 9-3 2.8-litre estate. The car is four years old but has only covered 19,000 miles... -
What is your opinion of the Lexus GS 450h hybrid? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
There are some 2-year-old, low mileage, Lexus GS 450h 3.5 SE Saloons available within my max price of £22,500. I don't do big mileage (7,500 miles pa)... -
Can you recommend a fun replacement for our Renault Megane convertible? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am recently retired, and am looking to change our second car (a Renault Megane Convertible) in the spring. What I would like is the fun of an old Mini,... -
As a manual driver for 52 years, I am struggling to learn to left-foot brake when driving an automatic. 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
While your advice to use both feet may be perfectly sensible for many drivers, for someone like me, 70 years old, an owner and driver of cars - mostly... -
Why does Heathrow Airport still charge £2.50 to stop briefly to pick up passengers? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
A few days ago, I was collecting an arriving passenger at Heathrow Airport, Terminal One. I followed all the signs correctly and found myself in the short... -
Why is my Ford Focus' air conditioning only blowing against the windscreen? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Ford Focus' air conditioning seems to be blowing but no heat or cool air will come out through the vents on the dash. It seems to be blowing against... -
Teving trouble 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Fault C1228 showed up 2 months after expiry of the 3-year warranty of my Mazda3. The Mazda dealer in Taunton, where I bought the car at 12 months old,... -
Mas hysteria 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
Do you think we are plain bonkers, to want to buy a 3 year old Maserati? We love the look of the car and the noise of the engine. We have dreamed of owning... -
Maz transport 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was hoping you could help me. I am looking to buy a new to 1-year old small car for myself and my partner after my Punto Active was hit, and will most... -
Bumpy car 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a 3-year-old Audi A4 Avant with a bit of grunt but many on offer have the S-Line option, which I understand to include lowered, "sports"... -
Sixties car 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Can you help us? My husband is 61 and I will reach 60 next year. We would like to change our car for something newer and also to get better miles per gallon.... -
Rust and be thankless 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1992 FIAT Uno that I have owned for about 12 years. It failed its MOT a couple of years ago and has been SORN on our drive ever since, awaiting... -
Big bang theories 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
My son had a tyre blowout two weeks ago in his 5-year-old SAAB, causing him to swerve into the barrier of a dual carriageway. His tyres had been checked... -
Surprice surprice 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Is it just my imagination – or are used prices really firming up? I’ve been keeping an eye on Skoda Roomsters with a mind to purchase when my funds are... -
Sporting chancer 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a Honda S2000 pre-registered with 50 miles. Looking on Autotrader I see a 2008/58 S2000, 6 delivery miles at £24,989, and then... -
Heart of the mutter 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 4-year-old 1.9 diesel Vauxhall Vectra that has done 50,000 miles. The other day, the water pump seized causing the timing belt to break in major... -
BMW X5 autto suffering from gear slippage 10 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
A year ago I purchased an approved 2012 BMW X5 (E70) from an approved dealer. The car was sold with a two year warranty. Last week, when accelerating,...
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