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Looking to spend £8000 on a used car - should I buy a Golf? 1 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I do approx 10,000 miles a year, mostly short trips, but the occasional long drive. I need to replace my old Renault Clio and have £8000 to spend on a... -
Should I get Supagard paint protection with my new BMW X3? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been a customer of BMW garage for approximately 35 years, purchasing in the main 1 to 3-year-old cars. I have now decided to buy a new model X3... -
Does my Audi TT's cambelt really need replacing? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am told by the garage that the cam belt should be replaced on my five year old Audi TT. The car has done 33,000 miles and not driven hard (rarely exceed... -
Would you recommend a Jaguar XK8 or BMW Z4? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a convertible sports car to be used as a second car and to have a bit of fun in the summer months. I have £15,000 to spend and am considering... -
Recommend a small, economical runabout? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our main car is a Volkswagen Touran. We require a second car primarily as a local runabout. We’re looking for something cost effective in fuel and insurance,... -
Buying a new car via Autoebid - is this wise? 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have placed an order for an Audi A3 1.8 Quattro with Autoebid, was this a sensible decision? This car is replacing a three year old Jaguar XF 3.0D... -
How can I get the smell of cigarette smoke out of my Jaguar XJ8? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 10-year old luxurious car (Jaguar XJ8) in very good condition (60,000 on the clock). We have become aware of the smell of stale cigarette... -
1.4 SXI - Astra Engine Fail 16 May 2013 (Forum)
The man came and said rod or rods have broken in engine and made a hole in the oil sump. He may as well have been speaking in Chinese as i'm not mechanically minded at all, but car doesnt start and i had to be towed home, so i wanted to ask you good folk here - ... Is the car trashed? Its only done 43 ,000 miles with me as the owner, and it's been driven with good care and oil topped up etc etc, so it does seem harsh that a 7 year old car claps out when there are old bangers on the road. -
Which car to replace my Audi TT? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a current shape Audi TT 2.0-litre turbo since new and it is now five years old. The car fits me very well but I am thinking now of replacing... -
Best time to buy used? 4 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Going to purchase a second hand one or two year old Ford Fiesta Zetec 1400cc from main Ford Dealer during the next coming months. It will be : One previous... -
Diesel pump failure killed my Note 27 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 6 yr old fully serviced Nissan Note 1.5DCI, with 70K miles refused to start. It has gone to the garage and the diesel pump has failed, pushing metal... -
Which car do you recommend for a tall, elderly lady driver? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Could you possibly recommend a small car, please, for an 85-year-old 5-feet 9-inches lady whose knees are beginning to go? Could be secondhand or new,... -
Subaru parts policy headache 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My diesel Subaru Legacy Tourer has failed at 45000 miles (June 2008 reg) with a crankshaft bearing failure. The car is out of warranty and does not have... -
Bad ride - will smaller wheels help? 9 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a one year old Suzuki Grand Vitara 2.4-litre petrol. The ride is very bouncy at low speeds, and only better at above 50mph. What can I do? Tyre... -
Mini One Steering Rack & Power Steering Pump 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
The power steering pump and steering rack on my sister's low mileage 2004 Mini One 1.6 petrol, manual, convertable have gone and need replacing. Do you... -
Should I sell to a restorer/ 6 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have inherited a 1966 Fiat 600. It is in resonable condition but has not run for 10 years and needs serious work to restore it to its former glory. A... -
Which secondhand luxury car would make a reliable purchase? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am of the opinion that 4-to-6 year-old luxury cars, well looked after, can offer years of high quality, low cost motoring. From a reliability point of... -
Ford Fusion for an elderly driver? 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a car for my 87 year old mother to potter around in with her disabled brother. I am considering a Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi Zetec 5 dr, 62,500... -
Never sold a car before, what do I do re paperwork 13 May 2012 (Forum)
My beloved car is selling and ending today on ebay. I have never sold privately before, but it's 14 years old and has a leaky radiator which I have put on the listing, so knew it wasn't worth going to a dealer/garage. -
Is my Ford Mondeo wearing tyres faster than normal? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Mondeo Titanium five-door hatch is coming up for three years old and 20,000 miles. At a recent check-up I was dismayed to be told that the front tyres...