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Buying a LWB van to convert into a camper van - can you help? 4 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a second hand lwb panel van to convert into a camper van, I have decided on one of the above vans as the rear van body is the... -
Which car has a low tailgate for easy loading of a wheelchair? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Unfortunately my wife now needs a wheelchair. We are both pensioners, although I work part-time as a community nurse driving 8000 miles a year. What is... -
What do you think of the Fiat 500 and should I go for a petrol or diesel model? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my car from a Citroen C2 to a Fiat 500. I'm interested in economy and will probably keep this car for at least 10 years. I have... -
What does the DMF do in our Citroen C4 Picasso and does it need replacing with the clutch? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
The clutch in my partner's C4 Picasso is screaming like a Banshee when depressed. My local independent garage guy tells me the clutch needs replacing and... -
Buying a small MPV - which model is best? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My mother needs a replacement for her old 2006 Ford Focus. She is looking for a used small to medium MPV with about the same footprint as the Focus. My... -
How can I protect my van from getting damaged? 2 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new Citroen Berlingo and have really happy with it. However, can you offer any useful advice in regards to protecting the load area?... -
Which vehicle would you recommend for a working gardener who also needs to transport a family? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am very confused. I have a 10-year-old Fiesta that I am also now using to carry all my gardening equipment, plants and sundries in. Three years ago,... -
Which small petrol car would you recommend to replace a Toyota Corolla? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has to replace her Toyota Corolla and can go to £5000-£6000 maximum. She averages 5000 miles a year, mainly short journeys with the occasional... -
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... -
Is this problem covered under warranty? 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
A month ago I purchased a 2006 Citroen C4 from a dealer. After a few days and 30 miles the turbo started making terrible noises. My mechanic told me that... -
Which small car for a disabled passenger? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Which new small car would be best for my friend's occasional use in the Isle of Man? It should be suitable for a disabled passenger (himself) to enter... -
Where can my daughter learn the basics of car maintenance? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
In three months time my 16-year-old daughter will be eligible to start learning to drive. Are there any courses that will teach youngsters the rudiments... -
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... -
any recourse on private used car sales 25 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hi, I recently bought a Citroen Saxo 1.1 2002 for my daughter as a first car. I bought it from a girl I work with, this was a private sale. We were... -
Where can I get a car suitable for carrying large dogs? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy an economical petrol-engined budget car to transport my dogs. I shall have up to £5000 to spend plus a 12-year-old 2.0-litre Vauxhall Vectra... -
Change of Posture for Driving 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just been off work for 7 weeks with two frozen shoulders. The problem is poor posture and not sitting upright because I am 6' 6". I have been to... -
What are your thoughts on the Peugeot 207? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Last month I bought from an independent dealer a 2006 Peugeot 207 THP 150 3-door with 23,750 miles, full service history, one owner, for just under £4800,... -
Can you recommend a hire car that will take two passengers and large bicycle boxes? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Four of us are flying to Spain for a cycling weekend and are taking our bikes in rigid bike boxes measuring 105cm x 90cm x 30cm (see: www.bikeboxalan.co.uk).... -
Buying a new small car- what do you recommend 1 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am a 17-year-old girl taking driving lessons and I will shortly be looking for a car. My budget is £2,000 for the purchase of the car, it has to... -
Can you advise me of a small car with easy access and a smooth ride? 23 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
In my seventies and awaiting a hip transplant plus enduring arthritis in spine and knees, I seek a replacement for my Ford Ka. I dislike the new style...

