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What is the best car to buy for reliability? 22 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have previously owned three BMW series 3 models and enjoyed driving all three. I am now looking to purchase a used vehicle to replace my last BMW and... -
I want to order a new Passat, but should I wait for the next generation? 26 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
We have been looking at buying a new VW Passat Estate but there is currently a 40 week wait for a new factory order and we aren't in a hurry. However... -
What's a good car to replace our BMW i3? 25 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I love driving our BMW i3 Rand Extender but now we have a place in Spain, we need another car for journeys south. It should be comfortable with fuel range... -
Economical car for £10,000 budget? 13 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need an extremely economical and reliable car to last three years whilst I go to university. I have £10,000 to spend. I’ve got about 100 miles a day... -
Should I buy a Mercedes-Benz A-Class or BMW 1 Series? 26 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a car and looking at the BMW 1 series or the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. I do a lot of driving, approx 80 miles round trip to work daily. Budget... -
Can you recommend a small SUV for towing? 5 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to purchase a small/mid-sized SUV for about £20,000. We only drive about 8,000 miles per year so I'm guessing petrol but we do tow a trailer... -
What do you recommend as a replacement for a MINI? 3 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
My step daughter is currently driving a four-door petrol MINI from 2015. She has been very happy with it but now wants something with more passenger space... -
Could you recommend something safe, reliable and economical for a long commute? 20 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
My son has changed his job and has a new appointment some 60 miles from his home. This could involve him in mainly motorway travel for some months until... -
Is there a midsize SUV with 3 full seats in the back? 8 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
My budget is about £10k. I currently have a 2011 Peugeot 5008 but it's underpowered. I want an SUV with 3 full seats but not a 7-seater. However, they... -
Can I run four tyres with different speed ratings? 9 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday I fitted four new CrossClimate tyres to my Volkswagen Golf SV. The original tyres were rated at H. The fitter had fitted three H and one V... -
Are used BMW 3 Series really expensive to own? 2 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I read about the BMW 3 Series being reliable, but servicing, repairs and - I imagine - insurance is a lot more expensive than for non-premium cars. I see... -
Should I trade in two cars to buy an electric vehicle? 9 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I’m recently bereaved and I find I’ve got two cars, a 2017 MINI Clubman and a 2016 Audi Q3. I don’t need both cars and I could buy an all-electric car/SUV... -
Can you recommend a plug-in hybrid family car? 17 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
We're a family of 5 looking to replace our recently dead 'station car' with a hybrid - which my wife will use to take the children to school (30 mile round... -
We do mostly short trips with some caravan holidays. Would a diesel hybrid suit our needs? 16 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
At the moment we have a 180,000 mile diesel Volkswagen Golf for the short runs we do and a 60,000 mile diesel Honda Civic Tourer for the long runs and... -
I'm looking to trade in my car when the scrappage scheme is announced. What electric hatchback do you recommend? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2004 Citroen C4 - which I'll part exchange when the new scrappage scheme is announced. I'm looking for a similar-sized car, automatic,... -
What's the best replacement for an Evoque? 4 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
My grandmother currently has a 2015 Range Rover Evoque and she would like to change it. She wants a SUV of roughly similar size, but with better boot space... -
We need a small car with a high driving position - what do you suggest? 20 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My sister is in her late 60s and drives a 2004 Toyota RAV4 which she finds too large with a heavy clutch. She previously had a Peugeot 206 SW which she... -
What's a good affordable car for someone with back and leg pain? 9 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have back, thigh and leg pain and am looking to buy a car with good leg and thigh support, as I am 6ft 4. I currently drive a Honda CRV which has leather... -
What do you say to buying a car that has been in a Category S accident? 5 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
What do you say to buying a car that has been in a Category S accident? It is fully repaired and MOT'd? -
How do I insure a car purchased on a PCP? 11 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am about to buy a car on PCP in order to take advantage of Volkswagen's generous deposit contribution. The vehicle will be registered new in my name...

