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What's the best medium-sized automatic car? 14 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a medium sized automatic 2015-2017 for under £10,000. I want low mileage and five doors. I currently have a 2013 Peugeot 207SW diesel... -
My EV gives an indicated range that is less than the claimed maximum, should I be concerned? 6 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a Kia Soul EV 2021 with a stated max range of 280 miles. I have done several long journeys and charged to 100% (normally charge to 80%... -
I'm near retirement and am looking to buy a new car. Should I buy outright or go for something on a PCP? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm a year off retirement and am lucky to have a decent pension and lump sum. I want to get a new car this year, so should I buy cash now or still do a... -
What are the VED rules for camper vans? 11 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Mercedes-Benz Marco Polo in December 2017. My V5 document has it in taxation class as diesel car but it is in fact a camper van with fitted... -
Diesel bug in BMW 7 Series - any advice? 10 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have been told by my BMW dealer after spending £1000 that the reason my car stops running is that I have a diesel bug that has damaged the high pressure... -
qashqai plus 2 replacement 16 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are considering whether to replace a 5 year old 2 litre petrol qashqai which has covered 34000 miles mainly on sub 4 mile trips around town. It is... -
Recommendation for Aviva who helped me with an insurance fraud problem. 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I was driving my wife's Mercedes when I was accused of damaging another car (an old BMW parked next to ours) in the car park. I denied causing the damage... -
Is this deal on a Focus good? 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
7,995 for a Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec(climate) 59 reg with 31,000 on clock - grey(local Ford dealership) The deal is: -1,750 for my Polo 1.4 sport 02 reg... -
Mazda 3 Transmission fault after 25,000 miles 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Mazda 3 in 2009. The vehicle has always been serviced on time and by the main dealer. At the third anniversary service the dealerships advised... -
Hubble bubble, oil and trouble 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can please provide me with some advice as Volvo is refusing to replace a broken turbo on my 18-month-old C70 D5 (which will cost me approx... -
I've bought a car with missing documents - what can I do? 21 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 68 plate SEAT Ateca two weeks and a number of items were missing. At the time of the sale, the dealer pointed out to me that the V5 was... -
I can't drive my car with the warning light on but the dealer won't look at it. What do I do? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Six weeks ago, my six-month-old BMW G20 3 Series had an engine management light come on. I called my dealer and booked it in (10 days was first appointment).... -
Best used car for 80 mile commute? 15 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need a used car for my 80 mile commute. The trip involves rural roads - which get quite icy and snowy in the winter - and a busy city centre. Until now,... -
Buying new small car or going with a used hybrid? 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The site is incredible - I`m not from the uk but it is still the most comprehensive site especially for the real mpg data. I`m looking to buy my first... -
Accident repairs to my Ford Ka are not of good quality. Can I persuade the insurer to replace the car instead? 7 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My three-week-old Ford Ka (with 350 miles only) was hit from behind at around 30mph causing rear and side panel damage. Although the repair estimate was... -
4 letters – 3 across 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Please can you help with my dilemma? I'm a bit of a car snob and like my premium brands, I drive a BMW E90 330i M Sport, which I love and my wife drives... -
Mille miglia 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are retired and own two cars: a Jan 99 BMW 318iSE and a Feb 07 Jazz. We keep the BMW for three or four 1,000mile round trips to visit relatives down... -
Can I reject a car based on wear and tear after I've bought it? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the process of buying a 15-year-old Jaguar. But because of the covid situation, I've not seen or driven the car, which will be delivered to me by... -
Which 4x4 for towing? 3 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have had a Subaru Forester Turbo for the last 12 years - fantastic car. I tow a twin axle trailer and we live on a steep hill down a narrow lane. It's... -
A realistic valuation 17 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I cannot find a valuation for my car anywhere, they all seem to vary so much. It is a BMW 330d m sport saloon 55 plate with 105000 miles. FSH. Profesional...

