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What's the best automatic for a learner driver? 5 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 21 year old daughter has applied for her provisional licence and is keen to learn on an automatic. We will need to buy a small auto and have up to £3500... -
What's the best automatic gearbox? 12 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I started driving in the 1970s and have always had negative thoughts about automatic transmission - namely slow and thirsty. Clearly the world has moved... -
Can you recommend a van-based car with lots of boot space? 9 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a petrol, secondhand (maybe three of four years old), small van with windows. It needs five seats and lots of boot space. I wondered... -
Can I be forced to pay a fine on a car I've never owned? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've received a letter from a collection company saying I didn't attend court in a different county regarding a car I've never owned. They sent letters... -
What car can fit 3 child seats, plus reasonable boot space, for £6000? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son is looking to swap his 2011 Peugeot 508 SW for an old Volvo XC90 to accommodate a growing family. He wants to be able to fit 3 child seats in the... -
Volkswagen Golf engine failure - do I have grounds to make a legal claim? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI. It has always been serviced at the main dealer (who I also bought it from) and covered 64,000 miles. A coolant leak... -
Suitable Car for OAP 8 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am 78 years old and intend to buy a new car that will still be manageable for my age in five years time. I want an automatic, with heated front seats,... -
What's the best petrol estate? 13 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I plan to replace my current estate with another similar to the size of a Skoda Octavia or SEAT Leon ST and at that sort of price level. The 1.2 or 1.4... -
Why are Honda Accords rare in the UK? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a used car up to £21,000 that is both comfortable and has a good chassis and good steering. I like to be in touch with the road,... -
Demanding a courtesy car during warranty work? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a Nissan Navara Tekna auto pickup. Up to 21st December 2012 I was a very happy owner. I took the vehicle in to the main dealer with an... -
Do some fuel pumps dispense less fuel than they say? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently filled my car with petrol, and as I replaced the pump noticed the display read 46.5 litres. I was sure my tank only holds 45 and it hadn't been... -
Buying a small car - but what? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife wants to change her Volkswagen Fox for something a little less staid. She likes the Mini Cooper (I think would suit her), the Volkswagen Polo (sticking... -
Steller rimmington 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a 3-year old Audi Q5 that has done 55,000 miles. The tyres on it are 285/30 ZR 22, for which we can’t seem to get hold of replacements. Will other... -
Litre-ally 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
In March I bought a new style Honda Civic (petrol). After about 6000 miles, an oil warning light appeared. As I was miles from anywhere I rang the Honda... -
What mid size 4x4 would you recommend 3 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own an 07 Discovery 3 with 55k on the clock, which I'm really pleased with. Recently there have been a few electronic gremlins with the gearbox... -
How can I stop my Toyota Prius discharging its battery when not used for a few weeks? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a three-year old Prius and, on several occasions, the small auxiliary battery has gone flat when the car has been left unattended for two to three... -
Which engine is best in the Ford C-MAX? 3 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have to update our Mondeo estate (2002 petrol) and am considering a C-Max, perhaps 1 or 2 yrs old. I am attracted to the 1.6 diesel because of low VED,... -
What do you think of the Extreme 360? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1998 Peugeot 406 Coupe SE Coupe 3.0V6. I’ve owned the car since 1999, when I paid £25,000 for it, and it has covered 80,000 miles. I have just... -
Considering a small automatic - what's out there? 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am due to retire in a couple of years and will be moving from a very rural location to, most probably, a large town or city. Both my wife and I drive... -
Why has the insurance for my triplets increased to £6000 now they've passed their driving tests? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently forwarded you a quote to get my three 17-year-old triplets driving. I got a quotation of £1300 for a 2010 Toyota Auris with my daughter as the...
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