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  • Which £3000 car? 12 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am planning to buy my 1st car as I have been renting cars for the past 5 years whenever I needed to go for a holiday or a drive. I am looking for...
  • Need an SUV to tow a caravan - what's best? 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I need a new SUV 4x4 to tow a 1500kg caravan. I don’t need seven seats, but may need to drive through shallow water occasionally. What do you recommend?...
  • Is the Range Rover Evoque really that popular? 7 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have been (without success) trying to get a test drive of the Range Rover Evoque. I’ve phoned two dealers and filled in numerous online requests, yet...
  • Stay with Citroen C3 Picasso? 30 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We have had a Citroen C3 Picasso1.6HDI Exclusive for almost 3 years and the time has come to buy a new car. We want a similar sized car (perhaps slightly...
  • Can you suggest a BMW with good fuel economy? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to replace my 2003 Nissan Primera diesel estate and want something with 50mpg+. I've test driven a BMW 116d SE and like eight speed automatic...
  • Where can I find an MGB roadster for sale? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I’m interested in buying an MGB roadster that has been rebuilt or upgraded to modern standards. Are there any companies that deal with these cars, and...
  • New car needed for young driver who will cover lots of miles - what do you suggest? 12 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My 19 year old son has just got a new job that involves driving high mileage. He needs a new car with a large boot, good fuel economy and low insurance....
  • Buying a used estate - petrol or diesel? 5 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am hunting for a used estate car for under £4000. Would a diesel be a good choice, or should we opt for petrol?
  • Do I need to declare an accident if I was the only one involved? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I was driving my car recently and crashed into a traffic island. No one was injured and my car was the only vehicle to receive any damage. Am I required...
  • How should we store a SORN'd Volkswagen Golf for a year? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Our son and his wife are going to Australia for a year. They have an 2011 petrol Golf Match which they will store in our garage whilst they are away but...
  • Thanks for your recommendation for the Hyundai i10. 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    On April 17 2010 you advised a reader that a Hyundai i10 1.2 auto was a great little car. At that time I was 82 and with similar needs, so I took your...
  • Flooded BMW 1 Series 1 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    A friend of mine drove his leased BMW 1 Series 'at a reasonable speed' through a 'reasonable puddle' and has flooded the engine. He has been told it will...
  • A small car for a steep drive? 17 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We currently own a Toyota Yaris SR 1.33 but the ground clearance is insufficient to cope with our steepish driveway, therefore we would like to replace...
  • Buying small car- what would you recommend? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am about start work as a junior doctor and am looking to buy my own first car. I can spend up to £4000 and I was wondering what you would recommend?...
  • Searching for a small car 4 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive an Audi A1 1.4i Sport. It has just three doors and I want to change it for a five door variant. I am in my 70s and do about 6000 miles...
  • My mother need a a new car - but what? 30 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My mother has an 07-Reg Citroen C2 with 37k on the clock. She's 61-years-old and drives a hard bargain. She's got roughly £4/5k to spend does approximately...
  • Which stylish, low tax car do you recommend for short trips? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am hoping to buy a new car. The main uses will be daily short journeys and occasional long distant drives for holidays. Could you advise on any stylish,...
  • Best fuels for Mondeos? 5 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Mondeo Mk4 TDCI which has more than 110K miles on the clock. Although the majority of my driving is on the motorway, I’m conscious that I’m likely...
  • Petrol or diesel? 26 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My parents want to replace their ageing (2003) Mercedes C220 CDi. They cover 12,000 miles a year and are getting different opinions from every dealer...
  • Is the KIA cee'd Sportswagon suitable for low mileage driving? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I was looking to buy a KIA Sportswagon, but am disappointed to find it is only offered in the UK with a diesel engine. I wanted a petrol fuelled car as...
 

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