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Can you recommend a family car for driving in London's low emissions zones? 12 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My niece lives in east London and needs to change her old Audi A4 for a larger family vehicle. She needs space for two children in car seats, one child... -
We need a small car to fit in our very narrow garage? 12 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
We live in a small street of terraced houses with a small garage but limited off street parking. We currently drive an old Mini Metro that just about fits... -
What is a reliable family car? 26 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need to trade in my three-year-old Mazda 6 2.2 diesel. I drive approximately 20,000 miles per annum but over winding country roads and usually short... -
Could claiming for a cracked windscreen write off my old car? 8 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a much-loved 1995 Honda Prelude, which I've owned from new and kept in good condition. Unfortunately it has a crack in the top near-side corner... -
My classic car shows no MoT status on the DVLA site - is that normal for MoT exempt vehicles? 6 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I took my V5, insurance certificate and V112 (MoT exempt declaration) to the post office to tax my 1968 Morris Minor, which was currently SORN'd and is... -
Is my car likely to fail the new MoT? 14 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have two old cars registered with your website (2008 diesel Ford Focus and 2005 petrol Nissan Almera). I would like to know if they will likely fail... -
My father has died - can I drive his car on my insurance until it's sold? 2 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 92 year old father has passed away having recently renewed his insurance. I have always had permission to drive his car using my insurance cover, although... -
Are there any rear-engine diesel cars? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm doing research for a book and am wondering if there's ever been any diesel cars manufactured with the engine in the rear and the trunk in the front?... -
Can not driving a car enough cause brake pad and rotor issues? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My five year old Mercedes-Benz E550 has done 17,000 miles and has had the brake pads replaced and now the rotors. Apparently the reason for the rotor failure... -
Ford Fiesta battery keeps going flat 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our Ford Fiesta will be two years old in July 2016. Ever since we bought it, we have found that battery goes flat after not using the car for a week to... -
Need a used motorway muncher - what do you suggest? 7 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Jaguar XJ diesel is starting to give me problems. The car has covered 109,000 miles and rather than paying for repairs I would rather change the... -
A small petrol auto for 900 miles per year? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My current car, a Honda Civic coupe, will be 13 years old next year. It will need a new cam belt and about £400 or £500 spent on it. I have really loved... -
My brand-new Mercedes-Benz C-Class is suffering from repeated faults. Can I return it? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have purchased a brand new C250CDI Auto estate from our local Mercedes-Benz dealer. In the first month of ownership there has been a problem with the... -
Volkswagen Horsham gave excellent service when my Golf's automatic gearbox failed. 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
One to add to your list of decent behaviour. I have a Golf 1.4 TSI 122PS DSG automatic registered 30-6-2009. At three and a half years old with a mileage... -
Vauxhall contribution to fuel pump repair 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 56 plate Vauxhall Zafira 2.2 Direct. Engine warning light came on and the car just stopped and would only do 5mph. Scary as I had just left dual... -
Why does Volkswagen sell cars with known faults, like the DMF in my Eos Sport? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I now know why Volkswagen Group is the world’s most profitable car company: it makes cars with cheap components that fail after 32,000 miles and then sells... -
Sold a £500 car privately only a week ago has developed a locking fault, should I refund? 10 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I sold a 12-year-old Volvo V40 with 121k for £500 privately in good working order as far as I was aware, with one or two minor faults which I knew about,... -
Was it necessary to test drive my car during a routine tyre inspection? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My local Porsche dealer rang me to offer a free tyre inspection on my seven-year-old 997. They collected and delivered the car for what is an approximate... -
Buying a second hand family car with seven seats - what would you recommend? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
We need to replace our 2003 Renault Grand Espace with a 7 seat family car for two adults and four children. Our annual mileage is about 6000 and we do... -
What estate with good visability? 9 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you please recommend any large(ish) estates? I am looking for an auto with good rearward visibility. We drive 10k to 15k miles per annum. I am struggling...
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