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Buying a new small car 1 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife has owned a 57-plate Fiesta 1.2L Style from 6 months of age and has done 20k. We are looking to change and wonder what your choice would be? Fiesta,... -
Buying a model on run-out 2 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering purchasing a used S40 but understand they are to be discontinued in 2012. Are there any pitfalls to buying a model run out in terms... -
Fun hatchbacks for retirement 30 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
As I have just retired, what practical new or used hatchback (budget £10,000 -£11,000 would you recommend that would be as much fun to drive as my long... -
A cool small car? 10 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Hi, I’ve got around £4500 to spend on a supermini, must be reliable, do 50+ mpg, have air con, some street cred, up to 5 years old. I’ve been looking... -
Replacing an old Civic 26 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our Honda Civic R-reg petrol automatic has died. It's been reliable and suitable for purpose and done over 200,000 miles. Please recommend an equivalent... -
EGR Valve 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mazda 6 TS2 Diesel. Drives beautifully and quiet for a diesel engine. Engine light showed and I rushed for diagnostics and I was told by Kwik... -
Replacing an A-Class 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2010 A-Class that is very uncomfortable on our country roads. Is there an alternative small car? Or have I got to move up to a medium size to... -
Style counselled 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I intend to buy a Mazda MX-5 Roadster Coupe. I’ve decided to go for the 2.0 litre engine but am undecided as to whether to specify the 6-speed manual transmission... -
Must I pay for repairs to my Mazda 5 made under warranty? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had a torrid time with Mazda. My wife's Mazda 5 Sport diesel, bought new in May '08, was serviced last year and taken again this year to Mazda Coventry... -
Company car choice conundrum? 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have had a promotion at work and been offered the choice of a company car or a car allowance of £350 per month. The stipulations are that the car must... -
Can you recommend an SUV with lots of space for children and luggage? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our dilemma is what SUV do we go for? We are contracting to one car as from early next year. My husband and I have a "must have" list which includes safe... -
Engine failure on used car - what are my rights? 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
Five months ago I brought a used Mazda 6 diesel - 2010 model. When I bought the car there was 59,000 miles on the clock and it was in good condition. Two... -
Peugeot 508 SW cam shaft failure 18 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
The cam shaft snapped on my Peugeot 1.6 diesel 508 SW - catastrophic engine failure. The car is less than five years old, fully serviced, 78k miles, levels... -
Used Estate car for £16k? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Were looking to replace our Bongo camper with a nearly newish estate for around £16k. We need room for 2 young kids and a newfoundland dog who sits 85cm... -
Which fuel is best for the Mazda MX-5? 12 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
Having followed your advice, I this week purchased a 2010 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Tech RC six-speed, which I am very happy with. The manual states to run... -
Looking for a new medium sized auto 13 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a medium sized automatic, with good comfort and sat-nav. I do about 15,000 miles a year - 30 mile round commute with occasional long haul... -
Do I need these additives at my Mazda service? 9 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda3 1.6 diesel is due for its second annual service shortly and has done 7300 miles. The garage says that Mazda recommends a bacterial cleanse... -
Is it possible to negotiate on a 2.0-litre Mazda MX-5 Sport? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have read your advice online about buying and selling cars, which is a process I do not enjoy. However I am keen to buy a Mazda MX-5 sports car before... -
Why does my insurance company want the V5 for my written-off Mazda 6? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Why would my insurance company (Zurich) want me to send them the V5 form for my ex-car (2007 Mazda 6TS hatchback, 18,000 miles) when they have declared... -
What can I do to my Volvo V70 to improve the hard ride? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2000X (2001 model year) Volvo V70 2.4 (170bhp) SE petrol automatic. It has 16-inch wheels with Pirelli P6000 (summer) tyres, 205/55. The ride,...

