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Smokers 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Very often I read that you personally own a model of the car under consideration, and it makes me wonder how many cars you own, and what they all are?... -
What's the best family car for £12,000? 19 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a used car for a young family, so ideally a five-door with ample boot space for a pram, plus extra for holidaying at home. It must... -
Should we sell our SEAT Ibiza or Peugeot 206, and which family car should we replace it with? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My fiancee and I currently have a car each: a 2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.9TDi FR with 72,000 miles, and a 2003 Peugeot 206 1.1 with 48,000 miles. We are looking... -
Are CVT gearboxes reliable? 24 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
Are CVT transmissions reliable and how do they cope with ascending/descending very steep hills. I am used to selecting manual 1st gear with my peugeot... -
Were the diesel claims all just a big scam? 11 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
Whatever happened to the diesel claims which we were all asked to put in? Pogust Goodhead does send the occasional email but this has been going on for... -
Are are the alternatives to a DSG gearbox? 27 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Having read a lot of information about VW DSG-style automatic gearboxes, most manufacturers seem to have trouble with DCT type gearboxes, for example,... -
The clutch has gone on a used car I bought 5 months ago - do I have any rights? 20 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Peugeot 2008 from a trader on 4/10/24 with 33,500 miles on the clock. I have only done 1200 miles since then and the clutch has gone. Am I... -
What Luton box van do you recommend for me? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
I want to create a mobile art therapy studio in the back of a box van to make it easier to get to my clients with all my equipment and have an uninterrupted... -
What petrol SUV do you recommend? 11 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a seven year old 1.6-litre petrol Suzuki Vitara. I'm happy with it, but the tech is somewhat behind the curve with no satnav, no parking sensors... -
My wife wants a new Ford Fiesta - what are the alternatives? 13 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
My is wife is bereft that Ford have stopped making her beloved Fiesta She will need a replacement next year. Can you advise an alternative that had the... -
Can you recommend a small narrow car? 3 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I wish to buy a new car soon. I'd buy a new Nissan Micra if they were still made, or a Skoda Fabia if there wasn't a 22 week wait. Please identify for... -
What's the best car for a passenger with arthritis? 22 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
My husband has arthritis of the spine and our Renault Scenic is very suitable for his needs, with the raised seating position making it easy to get in... -
Which small cars have a reliable automatic gearbox? 20 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a one-year-old Honda Jazz for my wife in 2012. It’s proved reliable and practical for her needs. She initially wanted an automatic but we agreed... -
What do you think of the MG 3? 4 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My daughter commutes from South Wales to Bristol every day. She has a 10 year old, high mileage Peugeot 207 and is thinking of buying a new MG - either... -
Will car tax go up in April due to WLTP changes? 25 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a new/nearly new car and have tested a Peugeot 5008 over the weekend. The dealer mentioned something about people buying cars now... -
What's a good car for a new driver? 1 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has just passed her test but has only driven the instructor's Peugeot 308 and likes this a lot. We have a budget of up to £5000 - what car... -
What's the smallest car with a retractable roof? 10 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a much-loved MX5, complete with detachable hardtop. However, it is beginning to look as if we might need to replace it, as we are both in our... -
Which is the best convertible car to buy? 18 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have always wanted a convertible car and at 62 I would like to buy one. There seem to be problems with the mechanics on the roofs of some. Which one... -
My parking sensors sound too early in my garage - is there a device that can help me park? 7 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new Peugeot 3008. It’s a very tight fit length wise in my garage and the front parking sensors sound off too early to be of use. I... -
Should I use Shell V-Power in my 1.2 Puretech engine? 29 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have Vauxhall Crossland X 1.2T 130PS and intended to use Shell V-Power fuel to keep the components as clean as possible. After reading the owners manual,...
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