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Best petrol tow car for £10,000? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am currently running a 2007 Land Rover Defender. I love it, but towing a medium sized caravan brings consumption down to 17mpg and for normal use 28mpg.... -
Best estate car with all-wheel drive under £10,000? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used mid-size estate car. As I drive a lot in Europe during winter, I could probably do with 4WD. Also, it should be reasonably economical... -
Can I reject a used car for a poor repair? 25 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
We selected an 18 month old car from a main dealer,. It cost me £15,000 plus part exchanged by Hyundai i10. It has some slight scrapes on the front bumper... -
Economical car for £10,000 budget? 13 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need an extremely economical and reliable car to last three years whilst I go to university. I have £10,000 to spend. I’ve got about 100 miles a day... -
DPF and increased oil consumption, will cleaning the DPF fix the problem? 11 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW X18D. The vehicle is consuming oil. There are no leaks so the oil is being burned into the engine. The DPF light has now come on. My mechanic... -
What car should I buy for a £9,000 budget? 4 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have up to £9,000 to spend on a car. I do around 5,000 to 6,000 miles per annum, mostly local but with the occasional long distance journey. I'd like... -
Insurance is too high on my Kia Sportage, should I replace it? 29 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am 80 years of age. I own a Kia Sportage CRDi 1 67 reg. It's done 30,000 miles and I am the second owner . I find insurance expensive and I want to know,... -
Should I buy a Mercedes-Benz A-Class or BMW 1 Series? 26 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a car and looking at the BMW 1 series or the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. I do a lot of driving, approx 80 miles round trip to work daily. Budget... -
What's the best small economical car? 16 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am large disabled person who drives a Seat Ateca automatic. I want to buy a small economical petrol auto for two of my offsprings to share. It needs... -
How are non-drivers being made aware of the new Highway Code rules? 23 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
Regarding the newly update Highway Code rules for pedestrians crossing at junctions, when turning in to a side road I have noticed an unwillingness of... -
What should I buy to replace a Ford Focus? 24 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
Our Ford Focus 1.8 Edge has just passed its MoT with 160,000 miles and still goes like a rocket - everything works. The engine has never been apart and... -
Do I renew the timing chain? 3 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Hyundai ix20 1.6 diesel active which, I believe, has a timing chain as opposed to a belt. I always understood that timing chains were generally... -
How will pay per mile road pricing work? 1 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
How is the Government going to recover the money lost on fuel and road tax? Electric vehicle owners are bound to be hit at some time. I had seen something... -
Which hybrid SUV should I buy? 1 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my existing Kia Niro 3 with a hybrid. My current car achieves 69mpg/70mpg on 16-inch wheels and replacement Niro 3's only come... -
Can I fit leather seat covers to my new Peugeot 2008? 14 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Peugeot 2008 1.2 PureTech Allure Premium and love it. My son and daughter have the latest GT models. I must admit I like the seats in their... -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel car for my 35-mile commute? 16 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at getting a used estate for around £15-18k budget. I'll need it three days a week to go between Bristol and Cardiff and would drive through/around... -
Why are diesel cars only recommended for high mileage drivers? 9 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
Why do car reviewers always recommend a petrol car for city drivers and a diesel car for those who do high mileage/motorway driving? If one gets more mileage... -
Could you recommend something safe, reliable and economical for a long commute? 20 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
My son has changed his job and has a new appointment some 60 miles from his home. This could involve him in mainly motorway travel for some months until... -
I've been offered a car that's been sat around for a year. What should I check before I consider buying it? 15 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a car from my grandpa. It hasn't been driven for at least a year and has been sitting in a garage. It also doesn't have an up to date... -
Is there a midsize SUV with 3 full seats in the back? 8 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
My budget is about £10k. I currently have a 2011 Peugeot 5008 but it's underpowered. I want an SUV with 3 full seats but not a 7-seater. However, they...

