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  • What small hybrid SUV do you suggest? 7 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a petrol hybrid similar to a Toyota but more attractive and a mid sized small SUV. What is in the pipeline for next year? I currently have...
  • What's the best used, small, automatic car? 14 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a used, automatic, small car for my 22-year-old son. It will be his first car and our budget is £3000 - £4000. Ideally it will be a...
  • What pickup truck should I buy for £6000? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I'm a builder and would like to purchase a pickup truck on a £6000 budget. The Nissan Navara seems reasonable but does it have a chain cam? I've also seen...
  • Which small SUV is best for B road driving? 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I need a small SUV with an automatic gearbox for my 50 mile commute on B roads. It must have a high driving position, comfortable seats, good visibility...
  • Celica 30 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a few queries which I noticed but as I have never driven a sports car like this was unsure. I have previosly driven a Nissan Juke Diesel and the...
  • How can I fix my Micra's wiring problem? 18 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I took my 2003 Nissan Micra to the garage when the boot failed to open. They diagnosed a wiring problem and said they need to replace the loom. However,...
  • Can you recommend a car with high seats and comfort? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    We need a high seated car due to back problems. We have looked at Honda CR-V, Toyota Rav4, Nissan Qashqai, Volvo XC60 and Kia Sportage but there are so...
  • Changing a pick-up engine - which one? 16 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    We are going to equip a pick up truck (Nissan Z24 - an old model) with a diesel engine. There are two to choose from - a 1.5-litre diesel engine with 200Nm...
  • Can you recommend a petrol-engined four-seat coupe? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
    We are about to change cars and would like a good-looking coupe four-seater with comfort and a bit of luxury, petrol engine and manual gearbox. I am 80...
  • Should I buy the older Qashqai at a discount? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Should I buy a (current model) brand new Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dCi Tekna 2wd for £19,816.64, or wait for the new Qashqai that has just been announced? The...
  • Which SEAT Ibiza TSI has the 3-cylinder engine and is it reliable? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The only Ibiza TSIs on sale that I can find in 5-door SE version are two 2010/61s and they have the 3-cylinder engine, advertised as 1.2 TSI 105PS. Is...
  • Alternatives to the Land Rover Discovery? 25 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My son has started a business for which he will need to tow a three ton trailer every couple of weeks, they are also expecting their first child in six...
  • DPF problems - on all cars? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    You often point out the problems of failing DPFs on higher mileage diesels, especially in Volkswagen models. Does the same apply across all manufacturers...
  • Which small car for my son to learn to drive in? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am a 56-year-old mum with full no-claims. I am planning to buy a smallish Fiesta-size car either new or used, which my 17 year old son can practise on...
  • Buying used Mercedes-Benz SL 28 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I've been attracted to the used prices of the Mercedes SL350 and 500. I'm just about to retire and would love such a second car to enjoy cruising in...
  • Which SUV for towing a 650-kilo dinghy? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a 2009 Skoda Roomster 1.4 turbo diesel, which is fine for towing my small dinghy. However, I am considering buying a bigger boat and...
  • Brake pad wear on a Nissan Micra 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Bought my car in April 2008 - new. Always serviced by main dealer. Services in March 2009 and 2010 were fine. 2011 they said brake pads needed renewing,...
  • Which small car for my 17-year-old daughter? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My 17-year-old daughter has just started driving and I think it would be more cost effective to buy her a small car rather than try to insure her on the...
  • Which tyres for a Nissan X-Trail? 30 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    What tyres should I get for my mark 2 X-Trail? Currently it's on Dunlops. In the past I have looked at surveys in Which? and Auto Express and chosen Continentals,...
  • Regattable decision 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter who lives near Henley has recently got an academic job at Oxford that requires her to commute there on most days. Her venerable 1998R Nissan...
 

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