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SUV needed for five mile commute 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm changing my Volvo XC60 (not very impressed with it, lots of niggles) and am looking at getting a 1-2yr old SUV with a budget of £20k. My partner has... -
DPF problems with Yaris - should the warranty cover the repairs? 3 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am a driving instructor and run a 2013 Toyota Yaris 1.4 diesel, with 50,000 miles on the clock. The car had a new DPF fitted six months ago with new... -
Should I replace my Renault with a Dacia? 25 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 20 year old Renault Espace diesel. It has been a brilliant family vehicle and covered more than 200,000 miles. Would a Dacia Logan Estate... -
What should I replace my Honda CR-V with? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a Honda CR-V which has done 100,000 miles and is six years old. The seats are starting to wear and it has just failed its MoT due to the handbrake... -
Why is my Mazda 5 cutting out? 21 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda 5 1.6 diesel has started to cut out. The car does a 30-40 mile journey once a week and longer ones once a month. I also use Shell V-Power once... -
Should I swap my C3 for a CR-V? 23 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
We've got a 2012 Citroen C3, owned from new, currently on 46,000 miles and out of warranty in two months. We're expecting two children soon and so considering... -
Buying an automatic SUV- what would you recommend? 18 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
My father would like to change his car. Right now he owns a 2011 Audi Q5 2.0-litre petrol with a manual gearbox, with 75,000 miles on the clock. He would... -
What has caused my Mercedes-Benz A180 to develop three faulty brake light switches? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Two days after buying a new Mercedes-Benz A180 in 2010, messages came up on the dash saying "ESP & runflat indicator not operative". The Mercedes garage... -
Faulty Audi A8 - can I sue the private seller? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought an Audi A8 with a fresh MoT recently, but the bakes seized up on the way home. I called the guy I bought the car from and he fobbed me off with... -
Which wheels and tyres for an Audi A6 Avant? 19 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought an Audi A6 Avant SE Quattro 3.0L diesel 09 plate. I have recently sold a Jaguar XJ8 and wanted as quiet and smooth a ride as possible.... -
Vauxhall Vivaro won't rev at start up 8 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Vauxhall Vivaro 06 CDTI will not rev after starting engine for about 5 to 15 seconds after it has stood on the drive. Once it's running properly it is... -
What preparations should I make to my Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK before a long drive to Portugal? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
The current tyres on my 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK are Avons which need replacing at the front after 10,500 miles. Any suggestions? The car is an... -
Buying reliable convertible - what would you recommend? 6 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought an Audi TTS roadster 2 years ago to replace my wife's MR2 and as a 'fun' car for me. Unfortunately my wife has not taken to the Audi. I think... -
Which tyres for our Mercedes-Benz SUV? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML 270 CDI 4x4 auto showing 52,000 miles, mainly on motorways but a little off-road, and also a 2007 Mercedes-Benz B200 CDI... -
Should I buy a Mitsubishi Colt or Honda Jazz for commuting in London? 10 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've got a question about the choice of Mitsubishi Colt (08, manual, petrol) and Honda Jazz (08, manual, petrol). I need a car for my job every day in... -
Why won't my Volvo V40 start? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a Volvo V40 on a 52 plate. It's a 1.9d, an excellent car and I am very happy. However earlier today I was sat at some lights. When... -
Should the dealer replace a defective tyre fitted to a BMW 530d I just bought? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a lovely BMW 530d on an 05 plate from a dealer. When I went to pick it up everything was fine. When I got out of the village and got my speed... -
Should I replace my unreliable Golf with a Nissan Qashqai or Toyota Avensis? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 08 2.0TDI GT Sport Golf which I bought, believing Volkswagens are reliable, is now going into the local dealer for a second time to investigate a problem... -
How much profit do car traders make? 12 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm having trouble understanding prices when it comes to selling my car. I have a very nice 2019 BMW Convertible, with 20,000 miles on the clock. It is... -
Would an older hybrid car suit a 500-mile weekly commute? 7 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm about to go from 100% home-based to a 400/500-mile per week commute. Currently, I have a 2009 Land Rover Freelander 2 with 144,000 miles on it, going...

