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Which Compact Family Estate? 23 Jun 2023 (Forum)
Hi All, Apologies in advance for the long post. I am looking for a suggestion from the group members. I am searching for an automatic compact family estate car with a petrol engine. I don't want to go for a loan, so my Max budget is 12k. MPG matters, but I am not looking for a very fuel-efficient vehicle. I only drive in the city on weekdays, and a single trip is probably not more than 3 to 6 miles. -
Can an MoT advisory be challenged? 17 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My car has just passed its MoT but with an advisory to monitor/repair a 'slightly distorted' road wheel. Although it's only an advisory, it's still quite... -
What car would be suitable for myself and my wife, who is five feet tall? 30 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My wife is approximately five feet tall and has difficulty with visibility and reaching the controls in many cars. We currently have two cars, a Ford Kuga... -
Does the 2011-2017 Kia Picanto have a torque converter gearbox? 28 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying a small automatic that has a good reliable gearbox and decent all round reliability. I currently own a 2015 Honda Civic SR high... -
Best used medium hatchback? 7 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used medium sized hatchback and wondering what you would recommend for £6,000? Or do I need to spend more like £8,000? I recently... -
Do insurers know about the DVLA's 11-month licence extension? 2 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I learned recently that driving licenses expiring this year have been extended by 11 months. Are the authorities and insurance companies aware of this?... -
Are Volkswagen DSG auto gearboxes troublesome? 9 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Volkswagen Golf auto in 2015. It's had its yearly service at Volkswagen authorised dealers just last week. The car has only done 9300 miles... -
Can you suggest a good dog guard for my car? 27 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
What’s the best dog guard for an Audi Q2? I’ve looked at a few, but I’m not unsure as to what to go for. Also, do what gift recommendations do you have... -
Are Tile trackers worth buying? 21 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I want to get some Tile trackers for my family. Are they any good and which version would you recommend? Are any of the alternatives to Tile any good? -
Which sat nav for under £100 would you recommend? 20 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a sat nav as a Christmas present for my dad. What's the best model for under £100? -
We want to buy a van-conversion campervan - does the Fiat Ducato have a reliable engine? 30 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
We're buying a new or nearly new van conversion-type campervan in the next year or two, most likely a 6m long Knaus. Most big brands like Knaus are based... -
Is using a car cover a good idea? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I use my car very occasionally. I park it in the driveway and I have bought a car cover to protect it from the elements. Is there anything I need to know... -
What's a good hire car for tackling steep inclines in Greek island roads? 11 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend with a really good low bottom gear and hill-climbing ability from the budget Greek island hire car range? Is a Fiat Panda likely... -
Is GPS important when buying a dashcam? 23 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I like the Z Edge dashcams you have reviewed. However as you mention they do not have GPS. How important is this? If there is a crash in front of you which... -
What's the best way to clean suede car seats? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son has an Audi Q7 with half leather seats. What is the best way and the best products to use to clean the suede type upholstery in the middle of the... -
What's the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? 2 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can you explain the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? What are the relative advantages/disadvantages of the two technologies? -
An accident claims company keeps phoning - are they breaking data protection law? 20 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
Six months ago my wife had a minor accident (nobody else involved) which resulted in an insurance claim. Over the past couple of weeks we have received... -
Should I claim via my insurer or an accident management company? 12 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday, I was rear ended at traffic lights. I have the third party's phone number. He did not know his insurer's name and is asking to settle without... -
I recently bought a van that now seems faulty - can I reject it? 28 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Volkswagen Crafter, with 61,000 miles on the clock, for £10,400 a week ago. The price seemed about right, although my gut told me it’s had heavy... -
Our new Jaguar XE is faulty - what do we do if the dealer won't accept our rejection within 30 days? 13 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
Do you know if there is a problem with the new Jaguar XE petrol Ingenium engine when coupled with the auto gearbox? Our new model lurches when going down...

