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  Why don't saloons come with rear wash-wipes? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  One of the most useful and essential pieces of equipment on a car is a rear window wiper. What excuse do manufacturers have for not fitting them to saloon...
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  A new or nearly new small car? 30 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a small manual petrol crossover. Average mileage per year would be about 7500 miles. Mix of 50% town and 50% motorway. Needs to have...
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  Changing timing belt at 14k miles 14 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  The local Peugeot dealer has written to my elderly mother-in-law, recommending replacing the timing belt on her seven year old 1.4 petrol 207 which they...
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  Rover 75 replacement? 8 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my Rover 75 diesel automatic from new in 2005 and must start thinking about its replacement. This will need to be 4 door, diesel or petrol...
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  Can I get a classic for daily use? 17 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a pre-1986 classic car, it should be suitable for local trips and be useable 2 to 4 days per week, average 100 miles per week. Can...
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  How good is Blue HDi 120 S&S compared to e-HDi 115 S&S? 31 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Is the Citroen/Peugeot Blue HDi 120 S&S worth the extra £850 over the older e-HDi 115 S&S engine in, say, the 2008?
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  Should I fit non-runflats to my MINI? 26 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm replacing all four runflats (195/55 R16 87H) on my MINI Cooper Convertible (2010) with non-runflats to reduce costs and improve driving comfort. I'm...
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  Can you recommend a comfortable car for long trips? 29 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I do approximately 21,000 miles a year, which includes a two hour drive to work. So, as you might imagine, I want to buy a comfortable car as my current...
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  Can you recommend a small crossover? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a small crossover. A Renault Captur looks the best bet, but I can't decide between petrol or diesel. Q1. On the basis of likely...
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  Can you recommend a large company car? 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I spend a lot of time doing motorway driving with my job. Given that I have a wife, three teenage children and a dog, what family/compact exec car would...
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  Am I being ripped off? 11 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Peugeot 307cc, which broken down recently. The car was towed to a local garage, who told me it needed a new water pump and casing. They also said...
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  Will my car be written off? 30 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2006 Peugeot 307 CC. recently, someone drove into the side of my car and it has started making a loud noise. I contacted my insurer – who had the...
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  What do you think of the Suzuki Alto? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a small economical car. I wondered what your thoughts were on the Suzuki Alto as I can get a brand new one for £5000 (trading in my 11-year-old...
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  Which small diesel MPV would you recommend? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We're looking to buy a small MPV when my wife retires, to replace our two cars, a Peugeot 307 and a Citroën C5 (old model). We are hesitating between the...
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  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...
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  Buying a small 4x4 and my sons looking for a 7 seater 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  1. What would you recommend as a small 4x4 which needs to tow as well? approx £3000 so make and model and year? How do you rate a Toyota Rav and if...
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  Changing wheels and tyres from low profile to 'proper' tyres 20 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Where can I purchase different size wheels for a Peugeot 308 CC TVi Allure (Folding Open Top) and what size wheels and tyres should I then be chosing....
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  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...
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  25 year old city girl WLTM sensible but stylish new model 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  25 year old girl living in the city centre but working in the countryside, seeks sensible but stylish small car to replace much loved 2003 Skoda. Able...
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  Which family car for rural use? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to replace my 2005 Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI Auto. I have looked at the new A-Class but it is not for me, as the car is too low on the ground and...