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Need a smooth and practical car - any recommendations? 14 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have two year old Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate that I wish to replace. I have up to £40,000 to spend, but the car must have a smooth ride and lots of... -
Why does Ford publish misleading MPG figures for its Focus? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of selling my Focus, as my Mercedes-Benz does as many MPG as it and is a much better car. Ford should hang Its head in shame advertising... -
Can you recommend a comfortable car for long motorway journeys? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are in our eighties and our next car will probably be our last. What is most important is ride comfort and comfortable seats. We do about 11,000-12,000... -
Which second hand Estate? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have between £6-7k to spend on an estate or economical 4x4. I would like a BMW, Mercedes-Benz or other high end brand, but would be open to other... -
Which automatic cabrio? 21 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
We currently have an automatic 1.6 Mazda MX5. We need an automatic due to the wife being profoundly deaf. Sue has set her heart on a convertible with a... -
How can we get good trade-in prices for our cars which match our local dealership's? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
For thirty years my wife and I have bought and driven Honda cars. Throughout this period we must have bought 25 new cars from the same salesman at the... -
Can you recommend a 4WD that can tow two tons for my tree surgeon son? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
After 13 years trading, my son suddenly finds his firm with a cash-flow crisis and the need to sell his self-indulgent limo and buy a second hand 4WD vehicle... -
Recommend a replacement for my Audi A6 Avant which can carry two bikes? 2 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own an A6 Avant 2.7 diesel Tiptronic (purchased March 2008). I wish to change and want a vehicle which can take two bikes if necessary, and is comfortable... -
Are classic automatics a minefield? 29 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in purchasing a 20th century classic. I can drive manual cars but much prefer automatics and was wondering if there were any classics,... -
What's a good short term van purchase? 15 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am aiming to buy a car again soon. However I will shortly be moving house and this is likely to be a prolonged move. I have wondered about buying an... -
What's the best four seat convertible with four-wheel drive? 28 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's four year lease on a Range Rover Evoque ends in March 2024. She is looking to replace it with a four-seater convertible and doesn't want... -
I'm trying to avoid the London cognition charge. Should I go hybrid or electric? 28 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a really difficult decision to make and I am struggling, so any help would be appreciated. I work as a private hire driver in London and currently... -
I got a cracked alloy welded rather than replaced - could this invalidate my insurance? 14 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
When my Mercedes-Benz C-Class was about three months old, during a safety check, the dealer discovered one of the rear wheels was cracked (pot hole I guess... -
How to prevent rot in older cars? 5 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Hi. I'm currently driving a Fabia, but really would like to move into something older and more interesting, as well as simpler and easy to fix. My problem... -
Seating plans 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have recently had to return my company Mercedes Benz Vito Dualiner (6-seater), which was a fantastic family vehicle with masses of space. I now have... -
What are our options for luxury petrol SUVs? 21 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I (76 years and 78 years old respectively) have bought new or nearly new demonstrators for the past 20 years, selling them when they reach... -
My car has XL tyres - can I change them? 15 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
In 2020 I replaced my 13 year old Mercedes S Class for a 2 year one with a premium pack. On my last one I replaced the Continental Tyres with what I thought... -
Should I suspect my Mercedes C-Class has an undisclosed history? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes C220 Estate was 11 months old, with 13,000 miles on the clock when purchased from a main dealer in 2012. From the outset I suspected the car... -
Do I need beam deflectors for driving abroad? 28 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
Does a 2022 Toyota Prius PHEV with Xenon Headlights need beam deflectors for driving on the European continent? Headlight lenses ae plain. -
What are the MoT rules on changing halogen headlights to LEDs? 7 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
If I change halogen headlights to LEDs will they pass the MoT testing?

