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Can you recommend a small car with high ground clearance? 14 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
My son is learning to drive and needs a small, first car. We live half a mile down an unmade track which is full of holes and ruts so a Ford KA, Nissan... -
If I cancel my car insurance do I lose my no claims bonus? 28 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
We have two cars in the family, I am putting my one off the road on SORN and will cancel the insurance. I have 20+ years no claims at present, will I lose... -
Which small car do you recommend? 8 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a Hyundai i10 but will shortly be looking for a new car. She wants something similar in size to the i10 or not much bigger, at least as... -
Downsizing from a Jaguar XE - what should I buy? 11 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I presently have a five-year-old Jaguar XE. I'm looking to change for a smaller car as I’m getting older and no longer do as many long journeys. However,... -
I want to downsize my car. Should I buy new or nearly-new? 6 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm downsizing from a diesel Skoda Karoq as I no longer need a large car. I want a smaller car, preferably a crossover/SUV with a similar drive height.... -
Will an electric car maintain its quoted range if it's driven at high speeds? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
How do quoted economy figures for battery-electric cars hold up if the car is driven continuously at motorway speeds? My daughter lives 170 miles away... -
Which crossover should I buy? 1 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need a car for a round trip commute of 90 miles, mostly on the motorway. I have been looking at a SEAT Arona, Skoda Kamiq or Kia Stonic as I like the... -
What's the best £5k car for my wife and daughter to share? 27 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
Sadly it's time for our 2003 Beetle Convertible to move on after 10 years. Its replacement must be okay for my wife and our 17-year-old learner daughter.... -
We need a family car for six - what do you recommend? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
We have a seven year old Hyundai i800 which is used predominantly for holiday trips at home and in Europe. We have four teenagers and carry up to six bikes... -
What small car for £5000 do you recommend? 12 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my old 2003 Smart as a runaround. I need two doors, preferably four seats which when not used gives me a good space for a load. An automatic... -
What would you suggest as a good first car for our fashion-conscious daughter? 19 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a safe, insurable but fun first car for a fashion-conscious daughter. We live in the Yorkshire Hills and she will need to be doing rural... -
What's a good second car for teenagers to learn to drive in? 19 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
Please can you recommend a good second hand car? We are looking for something fairly cheap to buy, low cost to insure for new drivers and mostly just used... -
How do you charge an electric or hybrid vehicle if you can't park outside your house? 17 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
Millions of owners of houses and flats are not able to park their cars outside their property. So how do they charge their electric cars? No article ever... -
I need a heavy duty pick-up. Does anything exist in the UK? 1 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a pick-up truck that can carry a 1.5 tonne load, in the shape of an American slide-in demountable camper. All of the pick-ups available... -
How common are electronic handbrake failures? 20 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Volkswagen Tiguan, but I'm concerned about the electronic handbrake. I know someone who had a Tiguan roll down a hill after he... -
I want an economical pick-up that can pull a 3500kg trailer - what do you advise? 28 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I need an economical van or pick-up that can pull a 3500kg trailer. What's your advice? -
My car went into limp mode after the emissions fix - should I get rid of it? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
The emissions fix was completed on my 2011 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI in March and, since then, fan has been working after stopping two or three times a week.... -
What family car is suitable for a dog and a new baby? 14 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My daughter and son-in-law require a nearly new vehicle to accommodate a medium-size dog and a baby. They are badge conscious and have about £20,000 -... -
Could you recommend wheels and tyres for a smoother ride on a Volkswagen Golf GTI? 7 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
We've now had our new Golf GTI for about a month, it really is terrific, smooth and great fun. But it has one minor issue, we are finding the ride too... -
Is there a seven-seater better than the SEAT Alhambra for towing a trailer? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have four children aged 17-22, all tall, and a budget of about £30,000. We want a car for travelling long distances with six of us plus luggage (some...

