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Which car would you recommend for keeping for the next three years? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
What is the best car one can hope to buy at the moment for £2000 - a Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus or larger - with a view to owning it for three years?... -
Am I entitled to return my 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI to the dealer after multiple faults occured? 10 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2012 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI Bluemotion that had done 44,000 miles from a Volkswagen used car dealer. Within the first month, I noticed that... -
What are my legal options against a dealer who didn't tell me my Volkswagen Caddy had accident damage? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
In January 2015 I purchased a used 2013 Volkswagen Caddy van (15,000 miles) from a Volkswagen branch. So far I've needed a new rear axle replaced under... -
My son's Volkswagen Bora blew up - can we get a refund from the dealer? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
With my financial assistance my grandson bought a 2003 Vauxhall Bora, 1.9 TDI, 113,00 miles, with warranty from a local dealer. It cost slightly under... -
ABSCONNED? 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My VW Touran 1.9TDI ESP light came on in February and sure enough I needed a new ABS control unit. This was diagnosed in March at my local VW dealership... -
How can I get rid of a smeary windscreen? 31 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have been plagued for a long time with smears on my inside windscreen of my VW Tiguan. I have tried all sorts of glass cleaners including AutoGlym and... -
What mid-range estate car do you suggest? 9 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2002 VW Golf Estate 130 bhp TDI which passed its MoT last month, but I will be looking for a to replace it with a similar-sized car in the next... -
Are there any petrol cars that are £20 to tax? 31 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
With all the car tax increases I am just checking what are the cheapest petrol cars on the road as of 1st April 2025. Are there any vehicles that are zero... -
What's the best petrol family car with a large boot? 3 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have three children and would like a car that can give me good mileage but more importantly one with a big boot. I previously had a diesel and found... -
What's the best small car for high mileages? 13 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my car. I do 35k miles a year all over the country, have a wife and two kids and a budget of £8000. I want something as economical and... -
What's the best premium estate car for £25,000? 18 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have around £25,000 to spend on a used estate car. I want to replace my old 2010 Volvo XC70 which is dependable but boring. I can't decide between the... -
Is my cruise control faulty? 19 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Golf Mk8 Style 1.5 eTSI with DSG gearbox. If I set the cruise control to, say, 50mph, the car will keep to this speed until either the camera... -
Can you recommend a small car that will fit a wheelchair? 21 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking for a car smaller than my Jaguar XE but I’m finding that the boot on most models is just too small to fit a folded wheelchair in. I need a... -
We're changing our car next year. Should we go all-electric or hybrid? 16 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
We're looking to change our current car (SEAT Ateca) next year and wondered whether to go all-electric or hybrid. Normally (out of lockdown) we would only... -
What is the best used seven-seater under £15,000? 19 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I need a larger car. I have two young children and will soon have newborn twins. Please can you recommend a suitable seven-seater? I would prefer an SUV,... -
I need a ULEZ-compliant family car. Could you make some suggestions? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I live just outside London and my car is about to be rendered useless by the ULEZ. I have a Ford S-MAX (diesel 2.0-litre) and although I'm used to the... -
Can I put all-weather tyres just on the back wheels? 24 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need two new tyres for my 2014 Volkswagen Golf and am thinking of getting Michelin Cross Climate+. The existing tyres are Hankook Ventus Prime2 205/55/R16.... -
My new car has rust marks on it. Should the dealer fix this issue? 20 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a new Volkswagen Golf. I polished the car as it felt slightly gritty on parts of the roof. When working on the roof, I saw some rust marks... -
Which new cars come with a CD player? 18 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a new or lowish-mileage used car that's economical and has a sunroof and (ideally) a CD player. It must be good in the snow (assuming I... -
We need a small car to fit in our very narrow garage? 12 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
We live in a small street of terraced houses with a small garage but limited off street parking. We currently drive an old Mini Metro that just about fits...

