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  • Jaguar XJ - X350 - petrol or diesel? 24 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Thinking of buying Jaguar XJ - X350 model. I drive about 250 miles per week, and wondered if the diesel made sense, or if the 3.0-litre V6 would be more...
  • Repairs versus write off 26 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My car was worth 8800-9000 pounds pre accident. The garage has costed repairs at 4560 and I also need a car to drive while awaiting the repair. My concern...
  • Need a small car with a petrol engine - any recommendations? 22 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am changing my wife's car. She is 5 foot in height and wants a car with a slightly raised seating. Motoring is mainly local but with occasional trip...
  • Renault Captur or Suzuki Vitara? 14 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    What is the best value for money between the Renault Capture (automatic diesel) and the Suzuki Vitara (petrol manual)? I do about 6000 miles per year,...
  • Buying a Nissan Qashqai - petrol or diesel? 29 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a new Nissan Qashqai with two-wheel drive. It must be automatic and be reliable as I plan to keep it for at least five years. Which engine...
  • Excessive road noise on BMW X1 - how can I fix it? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have just purchased a new BMW X1 and it is a fine car. However it has significant tyre noise which is worse on some road surfaces. It is fitted with...
  • Buying a first car for a teenager - what would you recommend? 8 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We are about to buy a first car for a teenage boy learning to drive. We think a Volkswagen Up would be a good option (not sure which would be the best...
  • Honda Jazz or Skoda Fabia - which is better? 16 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Which is better - a Jazz SE or Fabia 1.2 SE? It will be used mostly for trips of 6 miles on country lanes into town, 22 miles into city and rare long distance...
  • Diesel or petrol? 13 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am driving a BMW 520D manual 57 registration for about 14000 miles per year, 80% in heavy traffic (A406).Very good car but I have problems with the DPF....
  • Winter tyres advice 10 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am a Vredstein winter tyre convert, have always used them and trust their handling especially driving in the Alps. My present Vredsteins are worn. I...
  • Buying a used Jaguar XF 10 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm planning to buy an approved used Jaguar XF (2013 reg).I prefer the looks and power of the V6 diesel S(275PS).Do you thing it will suffer more problems...
  • Water leak into rear footwell of Citigo - what's causing it? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My Skoda Citigo at three years old is getting flooded in well of rear seat behind the driver right hand drive about 4 inches deep, this soaked through...
  • Similarities between new Twingo and Smart Fortwo? 23 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have been looking at both the bew Twingo and Smart Fortwo and have notice some similarities in switch gear and overall positioning of features within...
  • New small automatic car for 80-year-old 2 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a car a car for my 80 year old Mum. She is 100% fine driving at the moment but I am realistic that could change at short notice in the...
  • Toyota Yaris fuel pressure problem 19 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a Yaris 55 plate 1.4 D4D but after 20 miles driving it it started losing power and have to stop for 5-10 mins and it stated again called AA who...
  • Family car buying advice? 23 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
    A new arrival forces the sale of my much enjoyed Fiesta. I'm looking for an estate or MPV. I do around 22k per year and do not want a diesel as they have...
  • Car insurance needed for USA 29 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am arranging a house and car swap for summer 2016 to Colorado. USA car insurance is not like UK so how can I ensure I am fully covered when driving this...
  • SEAT Exeo buying advice? 17 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of buying SEAT Exeo ST 2.0 TSI 2010 67K miles. I a see practical sporty estate that should have several more years reliable service - assuming...
  • Family estate car for £20-25k? 8 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to trade in my Fabia Estate for a new family car. I've looked at crossovers but think an estate is the best option. I cover 15k a year with...
  • Buying a Fiesta-sized used car? 3 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I downsized too far and while I love my Citroen C2 1.4 VTR I need something like a Fiesta (I have travelled in the back of one ). I believe the 5 door...
 

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