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  Which diesel car should I buy? 14 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to purchase a new vehicle and am aware of the potential problems with diesels. I do about 18,000 miles a year which comprises a daily commute...
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  electric car and horse box tug 5 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2 yr old volvo V70 and an 8 yr old x trial (pulling a horse box etc). I do lots of 20 mile journeys and 8 journeys per year of 600 miles round...
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  Which wheel size for a hybrid? 19 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking at buying a new Toyota Auris Hybrid, either hatch or estate. What wheel size do you recommend for a comfortable ride? I have been told...
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  New job - new car - 20k annual commute - caravan tug 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We have 2 vehicles a 2006 Kia Sorento which we use for towing a small caravan and a 2010 Peugeot Expert van hubby uses for work. I need a car for...
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  SEAT Ibiza DSG problems 26 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I bought my SEAT ibiza in 2010. The mechatronic is defective and needs replacement. The problem is it will cost me around 2500$ at the dealer and I can't...
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  Noise vibration through gear lever - what is it? 30 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2014 Mazda6 Tourer with the 165PS petrol engine and a 6-Speed Manual gearbox, which I bought new from the local Mazda dealer. There is a problem...
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  MOT chaos 4 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  It took me 3 days last week to get my MOT done. 1st day computer MOT system down so asked to come back next day. During test system crashed again but test...
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  Family car buying advice 23 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a used car for max £10K. I need to drive to work approx 35 miles /day and do some short trips during the week. Need to fit one small child...
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  Luxury diesel coupe or saloon for up to £10k? 5 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am English, retired and living in France. I have a Corolla Verso for lugging stuff about and dogs. The price of diesel here makes that the choice - we...
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  Insuring a modern in place of a classic 1 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've been driving classics and future classics for years but now I need a sensible car in place of one of them. I've got a Lotus Esprit S4 and Porsche...
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  Fun older car for £4k 9 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I've got £4-5k to spend on a car for occasional use (day trips, holidays, the occasional gig). Needs to be quick and enjoyable to drive and ride in, have...
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  Honda 2.2 i-CDTi timing chain 29 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a 54-plate Honda Accord 2.2 diesel, which has covered 168,000 miles but now has a very rattly timing chain - apparently this is a known problem...
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  Small car with big car refinement 23 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I find myself constantly battling to find parking space near work. I have a BMW 4 Series which is a huge leap forward from my Golf. What I'm after is any...
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  Potential seven seater 12 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a larger car, potential a seven seater as I need to get three child seats in the back. 2 year old + twins. Are there any estate cars that...
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  Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI S tronic or Q3 2.0 TDI S tronic 31 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I intend to lease a new Audi Q3 and am considering either the petrol 1.4 TFSI S tronic or the diesel 2.0L TDI both 150PS. I am concerned that the 1.4L...
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  How can we fight a fraudulent insurance claim? 22 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My mother was following a company owned van down a country back road that appeared to be lost or searching for an address; he was driving a low speed and...
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  Why is my Fiat Panda losing coolant? 4 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I noticed around 4 weeks ago that the coolant level on my Fiat Panda was just below minimum when cold. Therefore, I topped up the coolant with water and...
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  Why is my fuel economy so poor? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Peugeot 308 four months ago and have clocked up 1000 miles. My average fuel consumption has been 33mpg at an average speed of 20mph. Is this...
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  How can I improve my Honda Civic's economy? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2012 Honda Civic 1.8 EX i-VTEC in February, swapping it for my 2006 2.2i-CTDi. The overwhelming 'feature' of the new car is its enormous thirst...
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  Need a new car with a large flat load bay 11 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We need to replace our 12 year old Citroen C5 2.2 HDI Exclusive that has the luxury of a top end car, a super smooth drive and the space of a decent sized...