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  • Looking for an Audi A3 replacement 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has a 10-year old Audi A3 that has covered 60,000 miles. A high proportion of her driving is in town and on shortish runs; now she wants a new...
  • Which small cars rival the Honda Jazz? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have had three Honda Jazzes and have no complaints about comfort, reliability, versatility, economy etc. However, the market has changed and relative...
  • Are electric cars unfairly discredited? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    It may be my imagination but there seems to be concerted effort from the media to discredit electric cars. It would come as a surprise to me if the mighty...
  • Buying a mid-sized car - any recommendations? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2003/53 Nissan Micra SE 1.4 that I have owned from new, and which has been entirely trouble-free after more than 90,000 miles. I now need...
  • Is my Volkswagen Touran diesel likely to develop any faults soon and should I replace it? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am driving a 2005 Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI that I have owned from new. It has done almost 115,000 miles (about 80 per cent of which was cruising on...
  • ABS fault on a 4500-mile-old Fiesta - is this acceptable? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    In 2006 I bought a brand new Ford Fiesta Studio. I have now been told by a Ford garage that my ABS braking system unit has now packed up. I am very angry...
  • Buying a car to tow 2500KG 13 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 90,000 mile 53 plate Nissan X-Trail with a head gasket on its way out (so I'm told). I have two small children and two small dogs and regulaly...
  • Best all weather tyre for an X-Trail? 16 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My X-Trail is fitted with 215/60/17/H Dunlop ST 20 Grandtrek on rear and Bridgestone Dueller HP Sport on front (which need replacing soon). I am considering...
  • Older and better 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Back in 2002, the partner and I (both still working then), took your recommendation and bought a nearly new (7 miles on the clock) 52 plate Mk.I Toyota...
  • One car in place of two? 13 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We do about 10,000 miles a year between our two current cars, an 06 E-Class Mercedes 220CDI auto estate for quiet comfort on long runs and a 51 Daihatsu...
  • Is there a car that our 17-year-old son can drive without paying horrendous insurance premiums? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Could you help with suggesting a vehicles that will enable my 17-year-old son to drive without a horrendous insurance premium once he has passed his test,...
  • Something nissing 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife is nagging me about the mpg of our 2009 Qashqai 2.0dci. I told Nissan we were disappointed compared with our 2001 Scenic 1.9dci, but got a non-committal...
  • Two down, one to go 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a 2000W BMW 318SE that I really enjoy but it has not been without problems. It has done 90,000 miles. My wife drives an 06 reg Nissan Note 1.4SE...
  • Heavy breather 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Could you tell me if you think the new FIAT (I think it is called a Ventiguila or something like that) coming on the market in July with a 1,400cc engine...
  • I'm thinking of buying a Honda CR-V as a family car - is 70,000 miles for an 07-plate model excessive? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My Honda Civic was recently written off and so I'm looking for a new car. I have two kids and we are looking to get something a bit bigger as a replacement....
  • Daihatsu - not being imported anymore 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Daihatsu has announced that it will no longer import any vehicles because of the strength of the Yen. But why, if that is the case? Don't the other Japanese...
  • Post ‘it’ Note 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We want to replace our from new 'T' reg automatic Rover 400 because of rust spots - roof, wheel arches and bonnet. Our daughter has mobility difficulties...
  • Hondarable mention 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    We currently have a 2006 diesel CR-V Exec. It’s been a good car and I'd be happy to keep it but the leasing co want it back so we're looking for a replacement....
  • Long chainey 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am after your advice with regards to the best option for long term motoring. I presently drive a 2001 BMW 320d which has 117k miles and has started to...
  • Is it legal to sell a car with only one key? 31 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
    I have bought a 2015 Mercedes but have only been given one key. Is this legal?
 

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