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Is a Mazda3 a good buy? 15 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
After much deliberation I found a 2014 sept 64 plate Mazda 3 2.0 120PS petrol Automatic SEL-L Nav having done just 1500 miles on the clock at my local... -
I need a car with good disabled access to replace my Saab 9-5 - what do you recommend? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Saab 9-5 is getting old and I want to replace it to meet some specific needs, including driving elderly and often disabled people to hospital and other... -
What do you think of the Peugeot 1007 Sport automatic? 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I spotted a 2006 Peugeot 1007 1.6 Sport automatic with 15,000 miles at a local dealer's for £2,500. I'm attracted to its electric sliding doors and internal... -
Why can't I seem to learn to left-foot brake when driving my automatic? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Whilst I understand your passionate desire to spread the left-foot braking technique among drivers of automatics, I fear that the very people that you... -
As a former traffic policeman, I endorse the use of left-foot braking in automatic vehicles. 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
As an ex-Traffic Policeman (accident investigator) and a person who has left-foot braked for over 30 years (even though I sometimes drive a manual car),... -
As someone who's driven manuals for many years, is it safe for me to adopt left-foot braking when hiring an automatic? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm sorry to bring up this old chestnut again, but your article about left-foot braking frightens me to death. I am hiring a car in Tasmania later in... -
Golf Bluemotion automatic 3 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just taken delivery of a 1.6 Golf Bluemotion automatic as a company car. As I've driven countless automatics over the last 30 years I didn't anticipate... -
Swap a VW for Hyundai? 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have a 43-year-old single son who suffered a severe stroke two and a half years ago. This has left him with a weakness down his left side... -
Estately roam 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend as the best/most reliable estate car? I currently own a 2005 Mondeo Ghia X diesel automatic that has so far provided excellent... -
What will be the most reliable high-mileage car I can buy? 3 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
Im looking for a high mileage, reliable, small to medium, automatic car. What's do you suggest? -
Buying a new small car - Kia Rio or Honda Jazz? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is considering purchasing either a new Kia Rio or a new Honda Jazz, both are petrol automatics. Which do you consider to be the best buy? -
Can I upgrade my Ford C-Max headlight bulbs to Xenon? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 Ford C-Max and want to upgrade my headlight bulbs to xenon, is it just a simple switch over with new bulbs? -
Is the automatic Honda CR-V any good? 3 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
On the current Honda CR-V petrol, you indicate that the automatic gearbox is best avoided. What is your reason for this advice? Is the gearbox CVT or torque... -
Drain and refill plugs for Espace auto gearbox 15 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
Do you know where the drain and refill plugs are for the 2005 Renault Espace automatic gearbox? -
Considering buying a new Honda CR-V 13 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
With respect to the Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol automatic gearbox, I was considering buying one new but have noticed your comment that this model or rather gearbox... -
Which used car is best for towing? 7 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to buy a 2006 KIA Sorento automatic with 67.000 miles on the clock from a dealer. What should I look out for and check? The car will be used... -
Central locking won't lock all doors 11 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
One of the doors is not locking automatically when I press the central locking button on my key. If I go up close and press the key towards the door it... -
Buying a used estate - which model is best? 9 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I want a large used estate car (three years old), with a comfortable cabin and automatic gearbox. I only do 10,000 miles a year, but want a petrol as I'm... -
Can you recommend a large car with soft suspension? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a large, five door diesel automatic with soft suspension and large tyres. We currently have an old Citroen Xsara Picasso, which we bought... -
Can you recommend a petrol MPV? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
We need to buy an MPV and would like an automatic. We rarely use the car for long journeys (just a three mile run on the school run) and therefore want...

