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  • New Ford Galaxy: serviced at 15k runs out of oil at 25k 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I had my car serviced at 15,000 miles back in July. The engine started knocking on Monday. I turned it off and rang RAC; they said it had no oil in the...
  • Suitable car post hip replacement 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am in hospital recovering from twice-done hip replacement. When I am discharged I will be taken from hospital by a friend and need to use a car with...
  • What do you think of the Peugeot 207CC? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am giving consideration to buying a Peugeot 207 convertible as this seems to be the best value for money in my price range of around £7000 for a 2007-2008...
  • Mazda 6 2.0D (2007) - DPF,TCS,ECL Lights !!! 29 Jun 2012 (Forum)
    Was driving home the other day, when the TSC and Engine Check Lights came on, plus the DPF light flashed a couple of times. Got home and turned...
  • Which small car? 21 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    What small car up to 1.4 litre would you recommend? I have about £8000 to spend. I thought about an Audi A3 1.4 TFSI or a SEAT Ibiza 1.4 Sport Coupe...
  • Buying a new small car 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have £12000 to spend on a car (either new or "recently new"). My main requirements are the school run and going to the shops each about 12 miles from...
  • A large saloon for the motorway 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I drive 20k miles a year and have between £7000 and £9000. I would like something that has reasonable lane changing pace. Have run a 54 plate Mazda 6 2.0...
  • Any - Next car - undecided between petrol or diesel 23 Jan 2012 (Forum)
     I am looking at DPF free models as don't really want to fork out 1k at around 100k (will be buying 2nd hand with around 60-80k on the clock) I've had a few problems with my mazda 6 so want to move to a Jap brand with minimal/no European influence as reliability is incredibly important. The current shortlist: Honda civic (old model) with the 1.7cdti OR the type-s with the 2.0 i-vtec Honda Accord with the 2.2 cdti OR with the 2.0 i-vtec Mazda 3 sport which has the 2.0 MZR engine When buying I will be looking for FSH (evidence of cambelt change with 1.7cdti).
  • What car for an older couple? 1 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My parents are ready to sell their Y reg Ford Mondeo 1.8 with 58,000 miles and 06 model Honda Jazz 1.2 and buy one new car. At 85 years old, seats,...
  • The rim reaper 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Every time we look at a new car we're told we should have the "larger wheel option". We always understood smaller wheels with deeper tyres gave a better...
  • Doctor rates 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently finished studying my doctorate. I currently have a 2002 Citroen Saxo Furio 1.4 and feel that I have out grown this car. I'm looking to...
  • Are Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 auto and the Ford Fiesta 1.4 auto 'proper' automatics? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a small automatic and am interested in the Vauxhall Corsa and Ford Fiesta, but want a 'proper' automatic box, not one of those that is...
  • Best cars for bad backs 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I currently run a Honda CR-V Auto and need to change it due to having a severe back problem. The high driving position is great but makes it difficult...
  • Can our three-year-old grandson travel in the front seat of our MX-5 without the airbag disabled? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I understand that a child cannot travel in the front seat unless the airbag is disabled (our grandson isn't three yet). Our 2002 MX-5 has not got a disabling...
  • How much for a 2005 Ford SportKa? 9 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter wants to sell her good condition Ford SportKa 55-plate 50k miles. What's it worth in part exchange? With this as a deposit she can afford up...
  • Leasing a new company car 24 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have the possibility of buying a company car (renting). What will be better, a fully-equipped Passat, Mondeo or Mazda 6, or a basic BMW 5-Series (also...
  • decisions decisions 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We`re downsizing our second car and I will be test driving the following next week - I'd value your views. Just after a reliable, safe supermini. A number...
  • Is there a practical, sporty car that my daughter can replace her Skoda Fabia with? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter, a trainee GP, needs to replace her 1999 Skoda Fabia hand-me-down as it is now beginning to cost more in maintenance. She is nervous about...
  • Lexus deals on Drivethedeal 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I recently saw that "Drivethedeal" are offering large savings on the Lexus IS220 SE. As these prices are less than say a Mondeo diesel or a Mazda 3 or...
  • Which small automatic car would make a good replacement for my Vauxhall Vectra? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a Vauxhall Vectra Elite. I have now finished work, as I am a pensioner and would like to downsize a little to a type similar to a Corsa for economical...
 

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