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Second hand Golf TDI for £3000 – a good deal? 22 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have the chance to buy a 2005 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 GT TDI (auto) with 90,000 miles for £3000. Is this a good deal? I drive 20,000 miles a year (mostly... -
Recommend an SUV for local use in the Alps and for occasional long journeys? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter lives permanently in a high ski resort in the French Alps (Val d'Isere) and needs a four wheel drive (obviously with winter tyres as well)... -
Which automatic petrol car could I replace my Audi A4 with? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am soon to change my 2010 Audi A4 TDI (170) and I would like to buy something with higher seating. I am considering a Honda CR-V or a Toyota New Verso.... -
Looking for an automatic family car? 28 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive an Alfa Romeo Giulietta (Cloverleaf) that is 2 years old. It's not very well built and I would like a car that is automatic (my wife... -
Which small car for my son to learn to drive in? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a 56-year-old mum with full no-claims. I am planning to buy a smallish Fiesta-size car either new or used, which my 17 year old son can practise on... -
Buying a company car with a decent boot? 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a hatch-back that's one size smaller than my current Toyota Avensis D4D, is petrol or hybrid (less than 10k pa mileage), has a large boot... -
If a police officer doesn't serve a summons, can a driver plead not guilty and have no case to answer? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
A driver is stopped by the police and after the driver's details are obtained the officer says: "You will be reported for driving without reasonable consideration... -
Where can I sell my five-year-old Astra? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a new car from Drive the Deal but need to pass on my current car, a 2008 Vauxhall Astra 1.4SXI with cruise control. It will be five... -
What alternative to a Golf Plus? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 1.4 TSI petrol Golf Plus, which is three years old. I like the highish driving position and I need a petrol engine (6000 miles a year). I don't... -
Did you know that Flintshire County Council runs a free training scheme? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I thought you might be interested to know of a FREE scheme run by Flintshire County Council but covering the whole of North Wales. A qualified Driving... -
Four-door sporty car with female Appeal 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would like to surprise my wife with a new car. She currently drives an ageing VW Polo. Something sport with four- or five-doors is essential as we have... -
Changing to EU driving offences - can you shed some light? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have read that the French authorities are unlikely to chase up a UK registered car caught on a speed camera. However, it appears an EU agreement means... -
Ice one, Cyril 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Jaguar XF 3.0 Diesel S which came with bling 20" wheels and low profile tyres. Ideally, I would like to replace these with winter tyres fitted... -
Impending prosecution for driving Transit Tourneo at 70mph on duel carriagway. 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our vehicle was recorded at 70mph on the A14 at Catforth on 31/10/12. I subsequently supplied a copy of the vehicle V5 showing that its taxation class... -
Timing belt changes 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago, I took my car to a local garage to replace the timing belt. Today as I was driving, the engine stopped running - I called the AA, and... -
I bought a 2WD Volkswagen Tiguan and fitted it with winter tyres for driving in snow. 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Reading the comments by TP questioning your experience with winter tyres prompted me to send you my thoughts. Having owned a 4x4 Volkswagen Tiguan and... -
Notice of Intended Prosecution - it arrived after 14 days. Can I get off? 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My son has received Notice of Intended Prosecution from Suffolk Constabulary for driving at 37mph in a 30mph limit on 2 November 2012. I, as a named driver,... -
Which MPV should we replace our Berlingo with? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a Citroen Berlingo Multispace. Whilst I am happy with the shape, it feels huge, which makes parking more difficult, and I find the doors heavy... -
New Sportage - can this high fuel consumption be right? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new Sportage 1.6 GDi 2 based on the excellent reviews. However after two weeks have noticed that the fuel consumption never gets... -
Getting rid of a second car 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I drive between us a 4 year old Clio Dynamique S (19,000miles) and a 3 year old Grand Vitara DDIS SZ5 (17,000Miles) used to tow our 1325kg...

