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My new car was written off - can I get a replacement vehicle rather than settle the finance? 24 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
Unfortunately, my two month old car has been written off. My insurance will provide me with exactly the same model and spec car, but obviously the reg... -
Our 12 month old Range Rover caught fire - will we get our money back? 5 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My brother bought a 2016 Range Rover Sport a month ago. Last Friday the car caught fire in as my sister-in-law was parking it. The engine compartment was... -
Would the Toyota Yaris Mk1 make a good first car? 6 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a small automatic car for my son to learn to drive in (he's currently having driving lessons in an automatic so will only have an automatic... -
Can you recommend a family friendly 4x4? 11 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are about to buy a new/nearly new car. We have two young children of school age and we live out in the country, so four-wheel drive is essential... -
Why is my Mercedes-Benz so thirsty? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I bought a 10-month-old Mercedes-Benz B160 auto from a Mercedes dealership with 10,000 miles on the clock. I have been depressed by the... -
Do you rate the Citroen C1? 22 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have really appreciated your advice in the past so I would be so grateful if you could advise me again now. I have driven various Honda Jazz models... -
Which comfortable hatchback 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I used to drive a Mitsubishi Carisma, now I drive a Volvo V40. I will change in 2013 and I want a smaller car. Must think of driving comfort. -
Should manufacturers do more to prevent car theft? 12 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My 2019 Jaguar F-Pace was stolen from driveway overnight. The keys were in Faraday pouch and I tested it two weeks ago and it prevented the car from being... -
What do you suggest as a narrow car for a tight driveway? 11 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
My mum is looking to replace her BMW X1. It is too wide for her driveway and she has scraped it a few times. She needs a four door or hatch that's automatic.... -
What would you suggest as a cheap towing car? 23 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have about £6500 (including trade) to spend on something bigger to replace my Vauxhall Corsa. I need something that's able to tow our track cars (a 2003... -
I'm looking for a vintage car to use as a daily driver, what would you suggest? 24 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a vintage car to use as a daily driver, what can you recommend? -
What's the best electric car with a big boot? 18 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am ready to change my now 12-year-old BMW 520d Touring for a new car. I have owned my BMW from new and have been delighted with it, but my annual mileage... -
What small car is most reliable? 17 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've had a reliable Hyundai Getz for 10 years and loved the fact it never went wrong. I'm looking to buy another car now, and want it to be reliable but... -
Should I get a Toyota Yaris or a Volkswagen Polo? 25 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
Which of these two cars you think would be best for me: Volkswagen Polo or Toyota Yaris. I'm a 70 year old who needs a car that is safe, reliable and comfortable.... -
What car should an elderly driver get for £20,000? 2 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
An 80 year old friend is looking for a new car and has difficulty getting into cars which are too low down. She previously owned van like cars when her... -
Can we reject a car after clutch failure? 10 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
One of my relatives bought a 14 month old Nissan Note three weeks ago from a Ford dealer. The vehicle was a previous fleet car, and had 14,000 mile on... -
New company car - Volvo XC70 or Subaru Outback? 20 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am just about to get a new company car and have been given two choices: Volvo XC70 or Subaru Outback - both 4x4. I prefer the Subaru personally (mainly... -
Which car do you recommend for our 17-year-old son and how should we insure it? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son will be 17 in June and his grandmother has offered to buy him a car to learn in and then to own. We live rurally in the Dales and most of his journeys... -
Small car for commuting 64 miles each day - what would you recommend? 26 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wrote off my 52-plate petrol Fiesta Zetec in the ice the other day. I need to replace it with a small second hand car. I will be using it for a daily... -
Accident management company provided a Mercedes credit hire car - is this normal? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine was involved in an accident last week. She was stationary in a line of traffic when an elderly gentleman ran into the back of her car,...