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Can you recommend a family vehicle for a £15,000 budget? 28 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have up to £15,000 for a new used family vehicle. I am stuck as to what to purchase. I need a reliable and comfortable car for journeys or family trips... -
Can you recommend a small crossover for mostly local driving? 16 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've recently retired and want something smaller than my Mercedes C-Class. I'd like something similar in size to the original Toyota RAV4; a small, raised,... -
Can you recommend a punchy hatchback to replace our old Corsa? 17 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
We need to replace our 10-year-old Vauxhall Corsa. It needs to be a 5-door hatchback with a bit of zip. We do mostly local driving. Can you suggest anything,... -
Do I need to replace the water pump along with the timing belt? 11 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Volkswagen Golf and have received differing advice about replacing the water pump with the timing belt. Some garages have said to me the... -
Which electric car is right for me? 14 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need to downsize my car. I'm thinking of going electric. The longest round trip would be 200 miles. I also need to have a passenger car for my grandchildren. -
What's the best car to share with a young driver, considering reliability and insurance? 5 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
What would be the best car to buy for my 19-year-old and myself to share? Budget is around £5000 and it would only be to use on short journeys. What... -
What small crossover would you recommend? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a small SUV and have narrowed it down to three options, all petrol automatics: Peugeot 2008, Mazda CX3 or Suzuki Vitara. Which would... -
I'm looking for a cheap second hand five-door family hatchback on a budget of around £2000? 17 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a cheap second hand five-door family hatchback on a budget of around £2000. I will be travelling 1000 miles per month with a mixture of... -
Will fitting nudge or bull bars affect the brake assist function of my van? 11 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
If I fit bull or nudge bars to the front of my 2018 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi, will it affect the function of its brake assist? -
What car should we replace our Skoda Yeti with? 24 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I understand Skoda is launching a new crossover called the Kamiq. Can you please advise if this is a worthy replacement for the Yeti? I require a petrol... -
Will the new MoT changes affect my diesel car? 5 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI. It is not fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) as standard so how will the May 2018 MoT changes affect... -
Are there any bad auto gearboxes? 3 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
Are there any bad auto gearboxes? If so, what are they? -
Where can I buy a camper van to live in? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a camper van to live in as a small house, located in london. Do you know of any websites, agencies, shops, etc from which I could get... -
Audi A3 TDI problems following emissions update 5 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Audi A3 TDI was recalled two months ago for emission modification work. Since then it has only done 400 miles and developed problems with the engine... -
Will Volkswagen 'defeat device' update cause MoT problems? 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2012 VW Golf 2 litre diesel turbo has a 'defeat device'. I have noted in your forum that some Tiguan drivers with same engine have had impaired engine... -
Why is VW charging £130 for TPMS on the new Tiguan when, by law, it should be standard? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I thought all new cars sold in the UK from November 2014 onwards had to be fitted as standard with a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System under EU law. Can... -
Can a garage charge me for not fixing a fault? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Volkswagen Golf. One of the rear doors failed to open and then a month later the other rear door got stuck and remains locked. A local... -
Local dealer has damaged our car - what can we do? 11 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Our 2007 diesel Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet has recently had a new DMF and clutch fitted by our local Volkswagen dealer. However, since getting the car... -
Sat nav cradle leaving circles on windscreen - how do I get rid of them? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My last two cars, both Volkswagen, have noticeable circles on the windscreen when the screen is misty. They are obviously the result of the suction pads... -
Faulty radio on Skoda Citigo 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have just taken delivery of a new Skoda Citigo and there is a fault with the radio - it doesn't tune into radio stations or keep its reception when...

