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Advice on Nissan X-Trail? 19 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am emigrating to Australia and need to buy a car when I get there. I'm really close to signing a contract on a Nissan X-Trail. A family member just advised... -
recommended vehicle 24 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hello John, I've been trying to Lease a Merc, 'B' 200 SE Auto, but after getting all sorts of false offers, delivery dates, previous models etc. I wish... -
Need a practical and fun car for £12k - what do you recommend? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my faithful, practical, but dull, 14 year old, 70,000 mile Mazda Demio Escape, which was very well suited to its main task of lots of... -
Need a van like car - what do you suggest? 22 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I've been driving a series of Volkswagen Caravelle window vans for the past few years, but now want to downsize to a Caddy Life or Mercedes-Benz Citan.... -
Suzuki Splash auto - is it worth buying? 12 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new small car for my wife because she always drives in the city. I saw a Suzuki Splash automatic, but am worried about fuel consumption... -
What are three-cylinder engines like? 10 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 307 SW 2006 which is a great car but I have the usual problems with the DPF. I can live with them... I have been told that a lot of... -
Which automatic car offers better fuel economy than my 2001 Volkswagen Golf? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I will soon need to replace my Volkswagen Golf 1.6 Auto, which will be 11 years old shortly and has over 120,000 miles on the clock. I would much appreciate... -
Buying a new car that's economical and reliable - what would you recommend 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are a couple in our 60s looking to trade in our two cars for something economical and reliable. Our budget would be the part exchange of a 2011 Fiat... -
Can you recommend an automatic car with plenty of legroom and boot space? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need an automatic car that is high up with plenty of legroom and boot space. I tried a Nissan Qashqai 1.6 but didn’t like the CVT. I want petrol as I... -
Is the Fiat diesel engine fitted to the Suzuki Swift reliable? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Pleased to hear the Suzuki Swift 1.3 diesel has a chain driven camshaft. Apart from the DPF issue would you say the Fiat engine built in India is a reliable... -
Which small car has space for a folding wheelchair? 27 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 58-reg Peugeot 107 but my father is increasingly needing to use his folding wheelchair. Dimensions folded are 29” (74 cm) high, 36”... -
Where can we get a small minibus or MPV to replace our daughter's Transit? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter and son-in-law currently run an 8-seater Ford Transit minibus to ferry around their four children (and us when we visit). It is ageing quite... -
What is a safe small car? 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son was unfortunate to have an accident in his Mini One. We were impressed with the safety features of the Mini which enabled him to walk away from... -
Why are modern cars designed with headlights where changing the bulb is so difficult? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
On of your correspondents mentioned the number of cars driving with a light not working. One reason may well be the tendency for manufacturers now to make... -
Which family car for a person with a back injury? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently driving a 2005 Renault Megane Dynamique, but I'd like to upgrade to something a bit more suitable. I had spinal surgery last year resulting... -
Why are the headlight bulbs on Volvo XC70s so expensive? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Volvo XC70. Nobody warned me about the cost of replacement of Bi-Xenon headlight bulbs, and in fact I had no idea it had them. For replacing... -
Which small car offers good comfort for a passenger with back problems? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am currently running a Honda Jazz 1.4 i-VTEC ES which I find cheap to run and perfectly adequate for daily runs. However, my wife has a back problem... -
Replacement for Suzuki Swift Sport - recommendations? 23 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to change my 2009 Suzuki Swift Sport for something more robust, slightly larger, with fewer rattles and a more composed and forgiving ride... -
Finding the key 9 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Where can I find my car key code or car key number? I need a replacement key because I misplaced one of my keys -
Sell car with or without MOT? 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Renault Clio, 51 reg, which has done 130,000 miles. The clutch failed in January 2011 which cost me approx £600 to get repaired. I meant to...

