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Swap a VW for Hyundai? 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have a 43-year-old single son who suffered a severe stroke two and a half years ago. This has left him with a weakness down his left side... -
Alfa darling 28 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I would like to share my recent experience if Alfa Romeo. I had a three-and-a-half year old Alfa 147 1.9 MJET 16V diesel that had done 53,000 miles and... -
Feet of engine-erring 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
My mother's Golf is about 8 years old and has developed a chronic leak. The pool of water seems only to be in the front passenger seat footwell. The car... -
Can I be found liable if I part-exchange a car that I suspect has faults? 16 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm part-exchanging my car for a new one (to a garage). He turned the car on and back off and said his checks were done, but I think there's an issue with... -
Our Audi A3 caught fire in the middle of the night - who can we claim from for possession damage and a hire car? 30 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
My partner's three-year-old Audi A3 caught fire on our drive at 4am (it was stationary and switched off at the time) and has been written off. The car... -
What's the best small auto with plenty of electrics? 23 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise a small automatic car with sat nav? Budget is about £15,000. -
What should I get to replace an ageing Ford Fusion? 9 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want to find a car with the same driver's seat dimensions as a 2003 Ford Fusion. In particular the height of the seat from the floor of the car (not... -
What's the best performance saloon for £20k? 22 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
It's about time to replace my 2006 Audi A4 2.0 TFSI quattro. I really enjoy driving this car, can you recommend a modern performance saloon replacement?... -
Will petrol still be available after 2040? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
Will we be able to still drive classic cars after the deadline of 2040? Do you think petrol would be still available at this time please? -
What's the most reliable seven seater? 11 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have £10k to replace an old Zafira. Should I go for the newest Zafira I can get for this or a slightly older Volkswagen Touran or Toyota Verso. The... -
Buying a used Lexus IS - good idea? 14 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I found a Lexus IS 250 auto 2005 reg with 128000 miles at 3800 GBP. I 've read only good things about this model but still want to ask you if there is... -
Need a small car with high ground clearance 21 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I need a new small car. I'd like a five-door vehicle with a comfortable ride and plenty of ground clearance for occasional off-road use. The old Mitsubishi... -
Should I replace the airbags in my 2001 Volvo? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Volvo V70 is 13 months beyond the date when you should contact your Volvo workshop to inspect and if necessary replace the airbags. It was serviced... -
Buying a small used diesel - any recommendations? 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a small and reliable diesel car. It must be second hand and economical. I'm considering a Toyota Yaris 1.4, Ford Fiesta 1.3 and a Vauxhall... -
Which small, economical car could we replace our Volvo S40 with? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volvo S40 2-litre diesel, which is eight years old. My wife and I are both in our seventies and I think that it is now time to replace the car,... -
Air conditioning no longer working - what should I do? 10 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Honda Civic was recently checked by a friend and it was discovered that the air-con was no longer working. No reason was given. Will it be... -
Which used economical small car? 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to replace our 53 plate Vauxhall Meriva (which we have been very pleased with) with a used Vauxhall Astra - only one or two years old. ... -
What car for varied driving and short runs? 18 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Due to a change in job I now drive a total of ten miles a day. At weekends we drive around 100 miles and on visits to friends and family we will travel... -
MPV for five adults under £7k 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our 12 year old Grand Espace needs replacing after 215,000 miles. We have to seat three 6' sons in the back so leg room and comfortable proper adult sized... -
Should I service a car before selling it? 19 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My father passed away very recently and because he had been unwell since the start of the year had not got around to servicing his three-year-old Freelander...

