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  • Buying a £15k sports car for track days and daily driving 15 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a stock Toyota MR2 roadster that is excellent for track days. I have £15k to spend on something in the same vein that I can use in the UK and Europe...
  • Which is the best automatic car? 9 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I need to buy an automatic car. I have about £4000 to spend and don't want to spend a lot on tax. Which is the best automatic car for a girl? I love the...
  • Need a new family car with lots of space 5 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We are upgrading our Mazda 5 and want something that is large and fun to drive. We've had issues in the past with my tall husband sitting in the front...
  • Is the Ford Focus Powershift a wet or dry clutch? 23 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to purchase a 2015 Ford Focus 1.5 TDCI with a Powershift automatic gearbox. Does this have a wet clutch or dry clutch powershift gearbox and...
  • What's the best small auto? 5 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My wife is now 70 and wants to replace her Nissan Almera with something fun to drive and suitable for local short trips. Five door preferred, comfort and...
  • Buying a family car? 10 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive an 07 GT TDI Golf which is ready to be replaced. I have a wife, a child and a baby on the way.I have a budget of up to £19k and am thinking...
  • Mazda 3 - Nearly new car 18 Jun 2015 (Forum)
    I'm trying to buy a nearly new car from a manufacturer main dealer. The car I wanted that they had on site turned out to be not quite right. The salesman...
  • Need a fun car for £10k - any suggestions? 23 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My Ford Puma has finally bitten the dust after 12 years reliable service. I now need to buy a replacement, with £10,000 to spend. What do you recommend...
  • Broken MX5 air con - What's the best fix? 16 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1990 Mazda MX5, which I have owned the car for the past seven years. During that time the air con has seldom worked, although the heater works...
  • Can you recommend a petrol SUV for towing? 2 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I need a new SUV for towing a caravan, which will weigh about 1600kg. Any recommendations for both economy and CO2 emissions? Diesels are out of the question...
  • What's the best small 4x4 for £16k? 24 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am planning to replace my Volvo XC90 for a slightly smaller 4x4 with decent economy. My budget is £16,000 and I have been looking at the MINI Countryman,...
  • Need a used family car for a growing family - what do you recommend? 24 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My son and his wife are shortly to have twins. So, they need an appropriate sized reliable economic car for the family, plus double buggy. Annual mileage...
  • Buying a modern classic convertible 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am nearing retirement and would like a reliable and economical soft top. The Mazda MX5 just seems too popular, I like the idea of a MK1 or MK2 Volkswagen...
  • What's the best car for the mobility impaired? 1 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We currently run BMW Tourer but my husband (non driver, 6 ft) is strugginlg with poor mobility and uses a walking frame and wheelchair. We need to change...
  • Need a car that will be kind to my bad back - what do you recommend? 20 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has hip and back problems, which makes our current car uncomfortable to ride in. Can you recommend a new car that will be better for our needs,...
  • Mitsubishi Lancer - Should I buy one of these cars? 19 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    - so parts could be problem in five years time - I am now wondering whether I look for something like the first generation Mazda 3 1.6  petrol (2008 or 2009). I have also had a look at a  2010 1.6 petrol Suzuki SX4, which I tested but found I needed to get used to the higher driving position. Is the quality of the 2010 SX4 similar to the 2010 Lancer and  would you say the 2008/9 Mazda 3 is higher in quality and reliability than the other two?
  • Is the dealer breaking FSA rules? 27 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We have toady picked up our new Mazda MX-5, purchased on PCP. I expected to deal with the salesperson for the majority of handover, but complete the finance...
  • What car for a driver with a bad back? 4 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a bad back and need a car that has plenty of head room (for a 6ft person) and a seat that adjusts. Ideally a car that you don't lower down into....
  • Buying a used city car - what's best? 31 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a used city car for my 20 year old daughter. Reliability and economy is important, otherwise I will be paying for all of the repairs. What...
  • Small economical hatchback 26 Mar 2014 (Forum)
    The Polo has terrible MPG for her - I think I worked it out at something like 38 MPG once she got off a tank. That's not brilliant for a slow 1.4. I can get that from my Mazda on a run... Any advice? :)
 

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