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Can you recommend an economical, safe lease car for use as a city commuter? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I presently lease a Nissan Micra Tekna through the NHS trust l work for. The trust will not be undertaking any further leasing agreements when mine runs... -
How can I speed up engine repairs to my ex-demo Volvo C70 2.0D? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought an 11-month-old ex-Volvo management C70 with 4400 miles on the clock from a Volvo dealer in February 2010. Included in the deal was the first... -
Towing infernal 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had my 2.0 litre petrol Focus Estate for over 10 years now and done about 107,000 miles on the original clutch with only one change of exhaust and... -
Is it time to change my MG ZT, and what to? 5 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an MG ZT-T 2L diesel auto estate with 130,000 miles on the clock. Last year I had two expensive bills and now my air conditioning is playing up.... -
Wheeling them in 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm planning to change my car from a nippy little Fiesta Ghia, which I really like driving, to a more substantial vehicle that will accommodate my tall,... -
I need to replace my Peugeot 306 with another car for short trips and occasional longer journeys - petrol or diesel? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned diesel Peugeots (309/306) for around 25 years and found them brilliant, doing 18-20,000 miles a year. Having now retired, my mileage is down... -
Is this part-exchange of my Audi A4 Avant for a TT a good deal? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a new Audi TT from my local main dealer. The deal on offer is: Purchase new Audi TT Coupe 2.0T FSi Quattro Sport S Tronic. List... -
Taking a barth 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
When my husband died I was left with his 10-year-old SLK Kompressor and my own Abarth. An ideal combination. Unfortunately a recent illness has made it... -
Particle solution 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am part of a group of five other people trying to deal with the same problem. We all have or have had 2007 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 CDT and we have all suffered... -
Alloymoney 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Some 2 years ago you gave us very useful advise on the purchase of an April 2007 1.6 Fiesta Auto Ghia for my father-in-law. It proved a great success and... -
Forewarned 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
Some years ago your comments assisted my decision to buy a Berlingo in 2003. Subsequently, I upgraded to a C4 Picasso. I changed from the 2003 Berlingo... -
Machine watched 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
My SEAT Leon TD has now reached 241,000 miles and is still doing 50mpg and 1litre oil per 10,000 miles. However, although the engine remains terrific,... -
Titfer tattle 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
HJ’s HAT (Highly Approved Trader) Standard is a great idea, not before time. I would like to nominate Bird & Yates, which was a traditional very old BMC... -
Sportomatic 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
Having read your car-by-car breakdown I think you’re bang on the money about the two cars we currently have. I would appreciate some advice over a new... -
Higher SEAT 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a SEAT Cupra R, so enjoy a bit of decent motoring. My parents are 89 and 90 respectively, so the SEAT is a pain for them to get in and... -
Gripping yawn 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a BMW 530d and I love the engine, but not the lack of 'kit' in the car or the lack of grip in poor weather. We live in a rural area of... -
Can you recommend a reliable and efficient used car for £10,000? 16 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I want to upgrade my 2006 Toyota Corrolla. I have £10,000 to spend and require a reliable, stylish and economical car that will accommodate my wife and... -
Will a PHEV recharge itself when driving? 11 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
Do plug-in hybrids recharge the battery whilst moving like standard hybrids? -
Will a Renault 11 become a future classic? 3 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have the chance to buy a 1985 Renault 11 TSE left-hand drive. Are there any particular problematic things to look for with this car and could it become... -
What pickup truck should I buy for £6000? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm a builder and would like to purchase a pickup truck on a £6000 budget. The Nissan Navara seems reasonable but does it have a chain cam? I've also seen...
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