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Used car for long commute 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used car for a weekly commute (180 miles each way at the beginning and end of the week). From what I have previously read a diesel... -
Yeti with DSG 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I watched your road test video of the Skoda Yeti and am encouraged to go for a road test. My wife and I are planning on retiring next year and we need... -
Sea change 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are a family with 2 children (aged 5 and 7), and are about to change our Laguna W reg 2.0 auto hatchback. We found the Laguna was spacious, comfortable... -
Is there an in-car communication system I can use to speak to my passenger? 23 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am hearing impaired and wondered if there was an in car communication system between driver and front seat passenger? When I'm driving I can't hear what... -
Need a large and capable SUV 13 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
We currently have 2 cars: 2008 Volvo XC90 D5 AWD and 2012 Audi A3 Sportback 1.4 TFSI. A change in job/location means two cars are no longer needed.... -
Buying a used compact estate - petrol or diesel? 8 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used compact estate car (Focus/Golf size). I cover 20,000 miles per year on mixed A roads and country lanes. I'm looking at 09/10 model... -
Automatic SUV for town driving - what do you suggest? 12 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy an automatic SUV mainly for town driving and have a low mileage and looking for good reliability. I was thinking of Honda CR-V petrol... -
Which SUVs have the best boot space? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are in our mid 60s and have just downsized to one car, a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 petrol , which is now nearly 14 years old but still going strong at... -
Need a new family estate/4x4 - what should I buy? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m having trouble choosing a new car; I need room for a child with enough boot space for lots of luggage. I would like something rugged and sporty, as... -
Should we change the timing belt on our seven-year-old Vauxhall Vectra? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife drives a 2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.9 diesel and has done less than 26,000 miles. Should we have the timing belt changed at the next service? Also,... -
Is a loss of power in my Audi A3 a symptom of the emissions fix? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
Since my Audi A3 had it's emissions fix it has had problems with the engine management system light flashing intermittently and the engine losing power.... -
Need a seven-seater for towing - any suggestions? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My son in-law has decided to get rid of his 2007 Ford Galaxy diesel with 96,000 on the clock, before any DPF, DMF, belts or clutch needs changing. He... -
Which comfortable SUV with lots of boot space could I replace my X-Trail with? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've had a 2.2 litre diesel X-Trail since new in late 2002 when I retired early. It’s a fantastic car and has given me no trouble whatsoever in all that... -
The answer is perfectly unclear - engine management light 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mercedes Benz C220CDI in December 2010 from Mercedes-Benz Bridgend in Wales. So far I've done about 4,600 miles but I have an irritating fault.... -
DVLA hasn't responded to my licence application - can I still drive? 3 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
What is the latest news on renewal of driving licences for over 70s? -
Are all oil brands of 5W/30 equal? 2 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
My car maker advises fully synthetic 5W/30 engine oil. Are all oil brands of 5W/30 equal? -
Should I buy a petrol Volkswagen Golf VII Estate 1.4 TSI? 22 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've decided to trade my Volkswagen Golf TDI for a petrol version for DPF and EGR reasons (I do too much city driving). I'm considering a 2014 Volkswagen... -
Buying an executive car 4 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have been very tempted by some deals on the BMW 520d and Mercedes E220. Would I have any diesel problems on a two year lease? Or should I get a Lexus... -
Replacing a Citroen DS4 3 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking about replacing my Citroen DS4 with something more conventional like a C4, Hyundai i30 or Peugeot 308. I drive about 12,000 a year with 15... -
Should I replace my KIA Magentis with a KIA Carens? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Currently I am driving a KIA Magentis SE in which I drive an average of 8,000 miles pa. It is beginning to cost a lot at MoT time. Having had a shoulder...

