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  • What car with a high roof could I replace my old Agila with? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The time is approaching for me to replace my old model Agila. The high roof level has been great because it enables me to adjust the seat to cope with...
  • buying a small car with £2000? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am selling my Renault Scenic Megane 2.0 as fuel consumption is so high. I will be looking for a used car, either a hatchback or estate, of around 10...
  • Which economical small car for carrying a child? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a convertible Beetle, which I love, but find running it expensive and as I am expecting my first baby boot space is a must. So I'm looking...
  • Battery discharging after ticking noise in engine. 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2005 Diesel Renault Modus. The battery appeared to be flat (i.e. central locking not responding, car not starting). I charged the battery overnight...
  • Brought a car and now it's off the road due to subframe failure 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We brought the car roughly six months ago, and from day one, we complained about a knocking noise in the engine. The garage we brought the car from changed...
  • Which cheap, diesel car should my son, who lives in France, buy? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    You've kindly (and very promptly) answered a couple of questions regarding my son in France buying a car on a limited budget of 5000 Euros. He's scrubbed...
  • Rattle from a brand new Megane? 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Just under two months ago, I took delivery of a brand-new 2012 Megane Hatchback. I've recently noticed a rather loud rattle that appears when closing the...
  • Is the Duster going to suffer DPF issues? 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Would you foresee any likely problems with the Dacia Duster dCi 110 4x2 diesel engine, e.g. Particulate filter, DMF and exhaust gas recirculation valves?...
  • Why are some headlights blindingly bright? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Why is it that some brands like BMW and Audi appear to have much brighter headlights? Also, don't you think that the many people who leave fog lights on...
  • Most comfortable small family car 19 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Looking for a smallish car that is very comfortable. Don't mind about sportiness or handling at all. Would rather have something that is comfortable...
  • Buying a replacement car 6 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My old boss (73), has retired to a French village. He wants to change his dying 11yr old Renault Megane Scenic RTE 1.9 DCi. Replacement must be big...
  • Left hand drive car to use in France 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We have bought a house in France with a garage and wish to keep a small car (about 1200cc) there which can take four adults. We thought left-hand drive...
  • Petrol or diesel Nissan Juke? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have happily owned a C3 1.4 Diesel for several years and am thinking of buying a new 1.5 Nissan Juke. I do 6,000 miles per annum made up of weekly...
  • Diesel emissions 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am a mobility customer and I have ordered a Renault Grand Scenic dCi. It was supposed to be ready by the end of January, but now I am being told it will...
  • soft suspension 11 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for your advice on which car to buy; middle size/middle price saloon but one with a soft suspension. My wife has a back problem which is getting...
  • Are the 2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec diesel and new Volkswagen Polo available with cruise control? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I intend buying a new car soon, but I cannot decide between a 2010 Ford Fiesta Zetec diesel or a new Polo diesel. Also is it possible to get cruise control...
  • Papering the gap 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter is buying a new Renault Clio, hers having been written off in a RTA last week. When we went down to finalise the deal the salesman talked about...
  • Easy TSI 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of changing my 2006 Focus 1.6 (113) Zetec for a new Octavia with the 1.4 turbo petrol engine. I would appreciate your view on small turbo...
  • Scenic rue 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has ordered a Renault Scenic Dynamique with the 1.4TCe 130 petrol engine. It’s due to arrive in two weeks. Is there anything to watch out for?...
  • Old folks honed 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am over 70 and seek a car about Focus size. A Citroen C4 Picasso does not iron out the shocking road surfaces we have here, and the Focus, although...
 

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