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Buying a new or nearly new family car 5 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm going to be driving 25,000 - 30,000 miles per year (mostly motortway), and will be looking to buy a reliable and economical medium family car. I... -
Can I turn off the gear change recommendation on my Volkswagen's display? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
The up and down arrows in this feature on the MFD are very distracting, particularly at night. Is there any way of switching it off? I can't find anything... -
Rich waggoner 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a Passat estate and a BMW Coupe which is becoming too small as the children grow and their bikes get bigger etc but we don't want to... -
Coupe climax 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a new/nearly new car early next year. My budget is £20k-£25k and I fancy a coupe or a cabriolet. I want Something economical to run... -
23 years owned 28 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
An elderly friend has reluctantly decided to cease driving on medical grounds, He is the proud owner of an immaculate, annually serviced 1986D BMW 318i... -
Will I be the first registered keeper if I order a new car from a broker? 23 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a new BMW 5 Series saloon and the broker prices on your site look highly competitive compared to the dealer price. Is the car first... -
What should I do about rust in the engine bay paintwork? 31 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
Today my dad was filling up the screenwash in his 2016 BMW X6 and he noticed a patch of rust, about 5mm by 10mm, in the white paintwork in the engine bay.... -
BMW convertible roof opening on its own 20 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently sold my 65k mile 2004 BMW 330 convertible to my nephew, fully confident after 6.5 years of 100% reliability. It now lives outside, and some... -
Which diesel gives the best real world economy? 21 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a car with good real world fuel economy. I quite like the Mazda 6, Skoda Octavia and BMW 3 Series xDrive. Which would you recommend? -
Which family estate is the most reliable - Ford or BMW? 15 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am an expat returning to the UK in a few months and need to buy a large car for my wife that we will keep for about two years. I have approx £10,000... -
Problems with used car just bought? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2005 6 Series. I realise this is quite old but it was clearly advertised on the dealers website as having Bluetooth. However I could... -
What should I replace my Mondeo with? 8 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I do 25,000 miles a year, mostly business. My trusty Ford Mondeo is nearing the end of its life and I need a used replacement. I want comfort, reliability... -
Best used car for £18k - Volvo or Mercedes? 23 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a used car family estate with 10-20,000 miles for around £18,000. On the basis that can't afford a BMW 320d and think Audi Avants are... -
Rejecting a car as not fit for purpose 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
In August 2012 I bought a 2008 BMW 330i from my local main dealer. The car appeared to be in superb condition with around 15,000 miles on the clock. However,... -
What very comfy, quiet motorway cruiser do you suggest? 21 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Due to a chronic health condition I am going to have to trade in my BMW 520d M Sport as the seat is too low and the ride is too firm for me these days.... -
What car do you suggest for a long motorway commute? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at replacing our current car for a nice, fuel-efficient car for our daily commute. Currently, I drive a 140-mile round trip every working day... -
Which engine oil should I use for an LPG conversion? 19 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am unsure of what engine oil to use for my 1999 BMW 316i compact. It has a 1.9 engine converted to LPG and has done 189,000 miles. Haynes manual says... -
Best large estate for £15,000? 3 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
We're looking to buy a large estate car for £15,000. Requirements are comfort and interior space. It must also be well-equipped and petrol engined. We... -
Suggestions for a new SUV? 21 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
My son and his wife (with one child) need a replacement family car, either an estate or an SUV style. They would prefer to buy rather than lease and I... -
Replacement for Citroen DS3 - what should I buy? 5 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
The lease of my Citroen DS3 DSport 1.6 HDi will be up in a few months. Given the average factory lead time, I need to start looking sooner rather than...
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