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Which MPV should I buy? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has... -
Can you suggest a medium sized car with good performance? 1 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a second hand medium sized car for myself. I do a daily commute of around 40 miles and want something comfortable, but sporty to drive.... -
Which diesel MPV for short trips? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my car with a MPV. The two options I am considering are the Ford Grand C-Max 1.6 Ecoboost petrol or the 2012 Renault Grand Scenic... -
Which small automatic car should we buy? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a nine-year-old Corolla manual car at present, which has been wonderful. Owing to age and some infirmity we need to change to an automatic car.... -
Which small automatic offers easy loading and a high seating position? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My eighty-year-old in-laws are looking to change from a Nissan Primera to something smaller for their final years' driving. Given that they need an automatic,... -
Can I add a foot rest next to my accelerator pedal? 23 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have small feet (size 3) and I have never been able to rest my foot on my automatic car floor so it hovers over the pedal while I'm driving. This has... -
Do I have to pay car tax if I receive a Severe Disability Payment? 23 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm 77 and have been awarded severe disability payment by DWP, it's paid as GPC on top of pension and Attendance Allowance. Should I qualify for free car... -
Should I respray my 2004 Honda Accord? 24 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I really love my 2004 Honda Accord. I've had it for three years now and it's never let me down, but the body work is looking very sad (headlights all fogged... -
Can you recommend a short estate car with a flat load space? 24 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a Peugeot 207 SW but reliability is making us think that it's time for a change. We prefer to have a short estate car with a flat load... -
I have noticed many different makes of cars that seem to have a defect when they turn at right angles? 8 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have noticed many different makes of cars that seem to have a defect when they turn at right angles or go round a roundabout, in their lights. Specifically... -
Can you recommend a van-based car with lots of boot space? 9 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a petrol, secondhand (maybe three of four years old), small van with windows. It needs five seats and lots of boot space. I wondered... -
We modified our car with a wheelchair hoist - do we have to declare this to our insurer? 26 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm a disabled pensioner and my wife, who is also my carer, has purchased a power wheelchair for me. She's had her car adapted with a wheelchair hoist... -
A lorry showered my car in gravel, smashing my windscreen and chipping the paint - should I tell my insurer? 21 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
A tipper lorry drove by me and showered my car with stones and gravel at speed. He drove off quickly so I had no time to get the reg number. My windscreen... -
What used van do you recommend for £8000? 19 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at buying a Toyota Proace, Peugeot Expert or Citroen Dispatch (around three years old). It’s for my business, but will also need to tow my... -
I need a comfortable car with easy access - what do you suggest? 26 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm tall and have a bad back. I need an automatic vehicle that has easy access and is comfortable. My annual mileage is approximately 3000. What do you... -
MINI Cooer solenoid problem. 20 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
Just an add on to your Good & Bad review of the MINI Cooper & Cooper S (2007-2013). An engine warning light recently came on on my wife's 2011 Cooper.... -
What's the best used car for £4000? 6 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used car on a budget of £4000. I will be doing about 12,000 miles a year - 40 miles a day on my commute along an A-road to work -... -
Replacement for a Berlingo Multispace? 11 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Currently drive 2003 Citroen Berlingo Multispace 2.0 HDI diesel. Have had it from new and done 107k. Like: Reliability, quirky French utilitarian character,... -
Which small automatic for my disabled sister? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 58-year-old sister has MS, and her left leg has recently weakened. She is hoping to qualify for a Motability car, and would welcome your advice on the... -
Petrol or diesel? 24 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm downsizing from an Almera 1.5, and I was wondering what was better to get. I want to spend less than £1000 as it is just for a short period, and...

