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Honda Civic 2015 - diesel or petrol? 21 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a Honda Civic 2015. I am currently doing fairly short trips to work 5 days a week with my Ford Focus diesel (around 15 mins in the... -
SUV buying advice? 3 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have an 09 Kia Sorento because I occasionally have to tow my daughters horse box. I hanker after a Q5 as read a review ages ago that said it could tow... -
Buying a used car - what would you recommend? 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to replace our old Volkswagen Golf Plus, which we love to drive. The problem is we need a bigger boot and better fuel economy. We'd prefer... -
Buying a used Range Rover Sport - which model is best? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking to buy a used 2012 Range Rover Sport and noticed there are a lot of cars on the market. Can you tell me if the new model is filtering... -
Do I have to pay a speeding fine dating back more than 12 months? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine has been sent a speeding ticket relating to an incident in France, last year. He has been quoted 190 Euros fine, whilst he was driving... -
What's the best small car for under £8000? 25 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Chevrolet Matiz is on its last legs, but I don’t know what to replace it with. I have around £8000 to spend and want a reliable and economical car.... -
Is there a good car for carrying a wheelchair and disabled passenger? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Is there such thing as a stylish and well designed car for a wheelchair passenger? We have glanced at the Fiat Qubo, Toyota Auris (with swivel seat), Skoda... -
I'm very pleased with my Mazda 5 TS2. 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have noted you recommend several times the Mazda 5 TS2. I bought one after a hip problem made me switch, and the higher seating position and easy access/exit... -
Can I recommend using winter tyres following plenty of experience in Sweden? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Your advice on winter tyres is 100 per cent. As a conservative Brit living in Sweden (-15C at the moment with snow every day) I drive a front wheel drive... -
Motor Trade Newbie - Please Help ! 4 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have recently decided to become a part-time motor trader, purchasing from auction houses with the intention of selling on for profit. I have have in... -
Can you recommend a large, automatic SUV capable of towing a heavy horsebox to replace our Shogun? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently sought advice about the BMW 5 and Audi A6 3.0 diesel estate cars. Being a police officer able to drive BMW 5 Series, I know how good they are... -
Spring breaks 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
Whilst driving my BMW 318 along Boundary Lane in Congleton, there was, as I drove over one of the 11 sets of totally unnecessary speed humps in 1,200 yards,... -
Why has my regularly maintained car failed its MoT on emissions? 16 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 308 failed the MoT last Monday due to emission problems. Is this unusual when the vehicle has been maintained according to the manufacturer's... -
Can I challenge a speeding ticket if there's no photographic evidence? 18 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I got a speeding fine on the M1 and have asked the police for photographic evidence. They don't have it as it was a police car following me who reported... -
What practical first car do you recommend? 12 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm late 30s and looking to buy my first car following recent pass. I need something bigger than the normal 'first cars' recommended. It needs boot space... -
What would you suggest as a replacement for a Kia Picanto? 29 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
My wife is looking to replace her 2015 Kia Picanto for something with a little more power. She'd like something of a similar size, but with an automatic... -
We need a small car - what do you suggest? 28 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
We need to change my wife's 56 plate Citroen C1. She only drives about 2000 miles a year, mainly local driving, but with the occasional 150 mile trip.... -
What very comfy, quiet motorway cruiser do you suggest? 21 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Due to a chronic health condition I am going to have to trade in my BMW 520d M Sport as the seat is too low and the ride is too firm for me these days.... -
Are DSG gearboxes more reliable in newer cars? 3 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 1-3 year old used VW T Cross, T Roc or Taigo with a DSG gearbox. I have read the DSG horror stories and it seems that even these... -
Can I buy a car from Ireland and bring it back to the UK? 29 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am intending to buy a second hand car. I am going to Ireland for a month and I need the car there - I was thinking about the option of buying the car...
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