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Can you recommend a convertible with space for three children? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a very good condition 2010 Mazda MX-5 Mk3.5 1.8 petrol folding tin top. I would like to trade it in for a Renault Megane folding tin top petrol... -
What five-door hatchback should we buy? 15 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a five-door hatchback. Petrol, manual or automatic, medium size with higher profile tyres. Mechanical/electronic reliability and rust... -
What's a good car for a new driver? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has just passed her test but has only driven the instructor's Peugeot 308 and likes this a lot. We have a budget of up to £5000 - what car... -
Does the Mazda CX-5 suffer from DPF problems? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Mazda CX-5 2.2 diesel automatic (2WD). I have two questions :- (a) Will the above vehicle be adequate to tow a caravan, 1300kgs... -
Two cars to insure - why cant I claim no claims discount on both? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I’m trying to insure two cars; my main personal car, a Mazda 6 which I’ll be using for business and pleasure and a Fiat Punto, which I use as a local run... -
Mazda CX-5 - petrol or diesel? 8 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a Mazda CX-5, which I’ll drive for 8000 miles per year. You say the diesels should not be subjected to short runs if at all possible,... -
Our newly-bought, used Mazda CX-5 is emitting white smoke - what should we do? 9 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
We've recently purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-5 2.0 petrol with 108,000 miles on the clock. On the day of the purchase, we pointed out some white smoke coming... -
Is a 10 year old Mazda MX-5 a good buy? 1 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My local BMW dealer has a 2014 Mazda MX-5 1.8i SE manual for sale at £7990. Mileage is 60,000. It comes with 12 month warranty. Do you think this is a... -
DSG gearbox in new Skoda Superb - good idea? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Skoda Superb and wondering if there is still a problem with the DSG gearbox. I have seen reports that even though new cars have... -
All season tyres 22 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
Here I am again with another request for help. I am intending to purchase a Mazda CX-3 2.0 petrol AWD with 18-inch wheels on contract hire and have requested... -
Can you recommend a large and comfortable car? 22 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2009 Honda Civic 1.8 iVTEC Si-T. I'm looking to buy a new car of medium size for around £25,000. Some of the cars I've looked at are... -
What's the best SUV for new parents? 26 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
We're looking for a SUV to cater for our new family. The car will have to take a child’s seat and pram. We've narrowed it down to the Nissan Qashqai 1.6... -
What's the best small used car to replace a 2002 Yaris? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my 2002 Toyota Yaris 1.3 SR, which I have had for 10 years. I am currently doing a weekly commute between Southampton and Torquay,... -
Can you recommend an everyday MPV with folding rear seats that could be used as a camper? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for an MPV that is economical to run as a daily use car (school run, work, holidays), can be used as an occasional camper or in which the... -
Buying a new 4x4 - what do you recommend? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my petrol 2003 Honda CRV. It has been a great car, but I want to replace it with something newer. I've looked at the new Honda CRV/Mazda... -
What caused uneven, potentially dangerous tyre wear on my son's Mazda 5? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last Saturday six of us packed into my son’s Mazda 5 to go on a picnic to celebrate my grandson’s fifteenth birthday. With all the picnic hampers, room... -
Buying a family friendly diesel estate for £6000 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a family diesel estate for around £6000. We are not rich people so reliability, practicality and fuel economy is very important;... -
Should we buy a diesel for shorter journeys? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
We will be replacing our 2004 Focus 1.8 diesel shortly. The new car will start off as my husband’s car so needs to fit a set of golf clubs and an electric... -
Which MPV to replace the discontinued Fiat Multiplas? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
For the past ten years we have racked up a quarter of a million miles in four successive Fiat Multiplas; much of this going to and from the south of France... -
Leasing a new car - what would you recommend? 14 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am due a change of car in September/October as my PCP on my Mazda 3 is up and I don't want to buy it outright. I've had it 3 years. I live in Scotland,...

