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What's the most economic petrol car I can get to do 20,000 miles per year? 18 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2005 Volkswagen Golf Plus 2.0 TDI that has done 182,000 miles. What should I replace it with on a maximum budget of £12,000? I need... -
How do I reverse uphill using an electric parking brake? 23 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to buy a new Mazda 3 manual which has an electric parking brake which I haven't used before. I park my car facing downwards on a steep 1 in 3... -
Is the Lexus CT200 a wise used buy? 10 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a newer car and have a budget of up to £11,000. I do a daily round trip of 45 miles: a mixture of dual carriageway, A road and town... -
Which is the better used buy - Golf, Astra GTC or Focus? 24 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a used car. I am trying to upgrade my 10 year old SEAT Ibiza - so looking for something stylish and quick/fun to drive - but also... -
Will a Skoda Yeti tow a 1000kg caravan? 24 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am nearing retirement and will be giving up my diesel all-wheel drive Ford Kuga. I cover around 5000 miles per year and need a smallish petrol 4x4 to... -
Which has the better 1.4 engine - Audi A3 or Volkswagen Polo? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Volkswagen Polo 1.4 automatic and find it struggles for performance on the motorway. As a result, I would like to trade it in for something... -
Will a missing oil cap cause engine damage? 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
A garage serviced my Honda Civic (2006) recently, but when I got home (30 minute drive) I noticed the oil cap was missing. There was oil covering the inside... -
Can you recommend a family friendly 4x4? 11 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are about to buy a new/nearly new car. We have two young children of school age and we live out in the country, so four-wheel drive is essential... -
Buying a new Megane - diesel or petrol? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to upgrade my 200,000 mile Volkswagen Golf GTi to a more sensible family estate/MPV, I have around £20,000 to spend. I will be doing around... -
Which MPV should I buy? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has... -
What car should I buy to cope with winter conditions? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My partner would like to buy a new/nearly new car which can cope with occasional snow and steep hills in the area she works as a GP. Her commute to work... -
Why does my Megane's drive shaft need replacing after the garage changed the gaiters earlier this year? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Renault Megane 1.6 Dynamique 5-door, mileage 44,750. It has a full service / MOT history with my local Renault garage. At the MoT in April... -
Legal issues on non fault insurance claim 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
What can be done about insurers giving your details to Drive Assist on non fault incidents and you being liable for car hire costs when policy clearly... -
My BMW X1 suffers from a very hard ride - can this be rectified? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
After a short test drive on the A3 I bought a BMW X1 Crossover with a load of extras from the local BMW dealer. I soon realised that the ride was very... -
Which small car to replace our Ford Fiesta? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife owns a 1999 Ford Fiesta 1.25 five-door hatchback but now fancies something more modern. The car must accommodate a set of golf clubs in the boot.... -
Does the Toyota Aygo suffer from premature clutch wear? 12 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is there any evidence of premature clutch replacement for the 2014 Toyota Aygo? Mine has just needed a new one at 38000 miles and anecdotally others seem... -
Will changing to LED reversing lights still pass the MoT? 22 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Renault Trafic converted to a campervan. The standard reversing lights although working are not very bright. Is it okay to replace the normal... -
How do I get a clean air certificate for driving in Germany? 25 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
How can I obtain a clean air certification for my car to travel to Germany? -
Do modern cars still have sidelights? 23 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
While driving this afternoon it became a little gloomy, I switched on my sidelights to make my car more visible. Virtually everyone else was using full... -
Is it worth using Lanoguard on my 2018 Jaguar? 27 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth using Lanoguard on my 2018 Jaguar XF? It has covered only 21000 miles and lives on the drive.
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