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Which tyres are best for low road noise? 15 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Most cars I go in disappoint me with the level of tyre roar. Am I right in thinking low profile tyres are partly to blame? Could you recommend me some... -
Goodwill payment six months out of warranty - expecting too much? 2 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
My ASX was bought at 3 months old and has been serviced at a Mitsubishi dealership each year since. The car is now three years and six months old. The... -
Is a Mazda3 a good buy? 15 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
After much deliberation I found a 2014 sept 64 plate Mazda 3 2.0 120PS petrol Automatic SEL-L Nav having done just 1500 miles on the clock at my local... -
Toyota Avensis Tourer maintenance advice needed 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a Toyota Avensis Tourer (2009) diesel with 80,000 miles on clock. Can you please advise me whether I should have the timing chain changed along with... -
Buying a new car for someone with dodgy back and knees 7 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
Dear Honest John Please can you help? I drive a Passat Sport Bluemotion Tech TDI 2.0l, 12 plate. I love the car but am plagued by a bad back and dodgy... -
Which small cars have the best resale value? 17 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a new car and am looking for good quality build, fuel efficiency and decent resale value. I travel between cities on the motorway a... -
Easily-accessible but good-to-drive conundrum! 30 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
We've thoroughly researched and briefly tested the following and can't split a decision between: Toyota Verso 2.0D-4D 2012 Skoda Yeti 1.8TSI 4x4 2011 VW... -
Bad time to buy diesel? 15 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
After a long and frankly exhausting search for a car to replace my under powered and noisy 2006 Ford Focus Estate 1.6 auto, I have settled on the Mercedes-Benz... -
What are the seller's rights after the vehicle is paid for and taken away? 26 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have sold a motorhome privately, but the buyer has come back a week later saying the dual fuel water heater is leaking and the gas does not work on it.... -
Peugeot service technical ability 20 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2003 Peugeot 807 had a new engine after a cam belt failure with 87,000 miles on the clock. The dealer fitted the new engine and clutch and reported... -
Bought a motor home, but seller now wants more money - can I sue? 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I went to see a motor home (being sold by a private seller) and agreed a price of £7500. I left a deposit of £500 and received a signed receipt and said... -
Can you recommend a large family car and a second runabout vehicle? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I both retired recently. We drive a 2003 Audi A3 and a 2004 Audi TT 3.2. Both cars are showing signs of ageing, such as engine management “lightitis”,... -
I would like to buy a new BMW 520 - should I get a petrol or diesel version? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
It is now time to change from my nine-year old BMW 525 diesel. I am retired and do about 4000 miles per year. I do lots of short journeys of around seven... -
Should I buy a diesel Citroen DS3 for short journeys? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of replacing my Peugeot 206 with a Citroen DS3 and had been intending to purchase a petrol model. However, the salesman is recommending a... -
Should I replace my Jaguar XF with a Jaguar XFR? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My main car is a 5-year old Jaguar XF 2.7 diesel. I have loved the car but with annual mileage now of only 7000 (it has 31,500 on the clock) I am starting... -
Should I give my Hyundai i10 a long fast run every now and again? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
In January 2009 I took your advice and bought a Hyundai i10 1.2 Style. I have never regretted this and my little car has never given me a moment's trouble.... -
Is a diesel Land Rover Evoque inappropriate for short urban journeys? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are considering buying a new Evoque, but virtually all are diesels and we are concerned about the particulate filters. We do many short local journeys... -
Economic auto with boot space for a pram £2000-£3000 budget! 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Looking for a new motor for my wife, bought her a 2003 Fiesta Semi Auto 9 months ago and the TCU and ECU have gone on it and so we've had to get rid of... -
Keep or sell my old Saab? 21 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a young 78 years old and have owned a 2000 SAAB model 9-3 SE auto 5-door hatchback from new. It has 45k on the clock and is the best car I have ever... -
Thinking of changing my Audi 1.9tdi 130 Avant 04' 10 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A4 1.9tdi Avant Sport 04 with 170k miles on the clock. I have owned the car from 6k miles and have taken great care of it both from a maintenance...