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  What's the best budget £5k small auto? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What small automatic can you recommend? My precious Toyota Yaris has just failed its MoT and needs work that is more than the car is worth. My budget is...
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  How do I know if the DPF in my car is regenerating? 6 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a diesel Nissan X-Trail and I try to limit the number of short journeys. When I have to use it I tend to drive in the 2000rpm plus bracket. I have...
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  What's the best small van for £14k? 4 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for recommendations for a small van with a budget of £14k and would like a large enough rear space to allow for occasional nights away. I have...
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  What small van should I buy for my 17-year-old son to drive for work? 20 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a small van for my building company. My 17-year-old son, who is an employee, will be driving it on his provisional licence. Any recommendations...
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  What reliable 4x4, with 1500kg kerb weight, can I buy for £4000? 10 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a limited budget of £4000 and am looking for a reliable and economical 4x4 vehicle to tow a single horse trailer (need 1500kg kerb weight).
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  Buying a Transit van for self-build camper 16 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking in to building a camper van. My price range is up to £7000 and I am looking at using the Ford Transit LWB High Roof but I am unsure which...
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  Particulate Filters Diesel engines 8 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently had to pay to have a EGR valve replaced on my Peugeot 407 diesel. As I am thinking of replacing the vehicle, but note many diesel engines...
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  Can you recommend a family friendly 4x4? 11 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are about to buy a new/nearly new car. We have two young children of school age and we live out in the country, so four-wheel drive is essential...
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  Recommendation flat load area 14 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a VW Tiguan at the moment which I'm looking to change for something similar in that price range (£22 - £27k, demo or new). I need a 4WD SUV medium...
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  Should I sell my Clio and buy a Polo? 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have had from new a 2012 Renault Clio 1.6 Automatic Tom Tom but I do not find the gears run smoothly and would like to change it for a Volkswagen Polo...
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  Buying a replacement gearbox online - what are the risks? 23 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2002 Nissan Almera a few months ago, whilst we had torrential rain and gale force wind for weeks. When the weather got better, I realised the...
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  Best two seater sports car for £8k? 16 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are planning a road trip through France, Switzerland and Italy. We want a two seater sports car to take us there in style. I am 6ft 4in which...
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  Can I sell my faulty car to a dealer? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My Nissan Micra is currently in the garage and has been diagnosed with a stretched timing chain. I have replaced both the crankshaft and camshaft sensors...
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  Buying a new Megane - diesel or petrol? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to upgrade my 200,000 mile Volkswagen Golf GTi to a more sensible family estate/MPV, I have around £20,000 to spend. I will be doing around...
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  What should we replace our Mitsubishi Space Star with? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2002 1.9 Mitsubishi Space Star which has reached the end of its life. We do not replace our cars on a regular basis and are somewhat out of touch...
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  Which used MPV? 26 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We use large rear facing isofix car seats for our child (soon to be two children. I doubt there will be a third!) until age 4 for safety reasons. I...
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  Why aren't dashcams fitted as standard to UK-model cars? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just spent quite a considerable amount of time and effort installing a forward-looking DVR (video recorder, with embedded GPS, audio and accelerometers)...
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  Buying a Group one or two insurance car to be used by young drivers 9 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have three young drivers (two female and one male) in our family, age 22, 20 and almost 17. We are looking for a safe and reliable car for short journeys...
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  Jaguar or SUV? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I’m retired, my mileage is only 5000-6000 per year and am considering buying a Jaguar XF. I wondered if you would advise the diesel or petrol version,...
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  Which is the best petrol automatic MPV? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is thinking of changing her excellent Toyota RAV4 petrol automatic for a smaller vehicle which is a petrol automatic with a chain cam engine. Reliability...