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Would a Mazda 3 be a good replacement for my Toyota Corolla? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
It's time to change my Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVTi which has basically given 128,000 trouble free miles. I intend to gift this car and then buy a petrol replacement... -
Buying a used estate car for £10-12k 11 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
My partner is changing job in January and will need a car to replace her company 3 Series Estate. She's got £10-12k to spend, is looking for something... -
Buying a new car - should we go for the best price? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife has decided to trade in her four year old Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec diesel with 29,000 miles on clock for a new Nissan Qashqai. We have been customers... -
Can the buyer of a car I sold sue me for a worn clutch? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently sold an 8-year old BMW 525D advertised as in good condition but with 127,000 miles on the clock. The buyer negotiated the price down because... -
Why is my Nissan Primera automatic only returning 18-20 mpg? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1999 Nissan Primera 2.0i automatic two years ago. It had 9000 genuine miles on the clock. The previous owner had ongoing health issues and the... -
What caused my Lexus CT200H's battery to discharge in three weeks? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a Lexus CT200h, which is just over one year old and has 11,000 miles on the clock. Over Christmas I left my car parked locked and secure... -
Should I fit winter tyres to my Lexus IS? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently need to replace all four tyres on my Lexus IS and am seriously considering buying cold weather tyres. However, I will almost certainly be replacing... -
Thanks to Volkswagen for repairing a faulty ABS sensor in my Volkswagen Touran. 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Volkswagen Touran new from Dane Motor Company in Chester just under six years ago. The warranty has, of course, long since expired. Dane... -
Why do people modify classic cars? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
When does an historic vehicle cease to be an historic vehicle? I would have thought it would be when some idiot does an engine and gearbox transplant into... -
Stained seats - what are my rights? 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Seat Ibiza. Rain/water from my bag/brolly have wet the seat. It has dried but left water marks on the seating. Dealer and Seat seem to... -
Buying a family car for less than £3000 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have just sold our beloved old Land Cruiser after three years of trouble free driving as it was just too juicy but I am terrified at re-entering the... -
What do you think of the Honda i-Shift system? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to replace my wife's ageing runabout with a car that is under two years old. She needs a car with an autobox and rather likes the Honda... -
What cars are best suited to older drivers 2 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My elderly parents live in rural Ireland, and are considering buying a new (or second hand) car. They've been Volvo estate drivers all their life, and... -
Why do modern cars only last seven years when our grandson's 1986 Honda Accord is still going strong? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was interested to read the answer to "AB, Ormskirk". You said that one couldn't question the quality of a nine-year old car that was originally designed... -
What could be causing a strange 'drain-like' odour in our friend's Ford Focus? 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
In early July a friend who has a five year old Ford Focus noticed a "dank drain-like" smell in the car. The intervening eight weeks has not seen it diminish.... -
Can you suggest a replacement for our SAAB 9-5 which will be comfortable for my elderly wife, who suffers from a bad back? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
My elderly wife has a chronic bad back, which severely limits her ability to sit for any prolonged period of time. Our trips are limited to a 50-mile radius... -
Please recommend a small 4x4 to replace our BMW 1 Series for use in snow. 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are a retired couple and currently run a 3-year-old 2-litre automatic BMW 1 Series that proved to be totally unsatisfactory during the November/December... -
How common are ECU, dashboard and ABS module faults on the 2005 Ford Focus? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
It was very timely to read in the Telegraph on Saturday about an Audi's failed ABS system. The light on my 2005 Focus keeps coming on intermittently. I... -
Can you recommend a small, versatile, economic car to tow a small trailer? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am recently retired and despair of finding a car that is basic enough for me. My priorities are versatility for carrying loads, safety, economy, and... -
Why won't my Volkswagen Golf achieve its quoted fuel economy figures? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Bluemotion estate, two months old, has done 2,500 miles. This car should do 54/67/78 to the gallon. It does 40mpg round town and...
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