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Will the Jaguar XF be a future classic? 17 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
Bearing in mind Jaguar's recent announcements about stopping production of all internal combustion-engined cars by 2025, do you think the facelifted XF... -
Which secondhand car would be the best buy from a low emissions point of view? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I can't buy an electric car (nowhere for a charging point) and I don't like automatics so hybrids are out. Which secondhand car would be the best buy from... -
What's the best car to share with a young driver, considering reliability and insurance? 5 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
What would be the best car to buy for my 19-year-old and myself to share? Budget is around £5000 and it would only be to use on short journeys. What... -
I bought a car for less that £40,000 but this year's tax is £465. Can that be right? 10 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
Last September I bought a new Honda CR-V Hybrid at full price - which was less than £40,000. I've now received a reminder for this year's car tax stating... -
Is ethanol going to damage my classic car? 24 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I run a low mileage 1988 Jaguar XJ-S. I have always run it on V-Power - which for a long time did not apparently have an Ethanol content, now it is 5%.... -
Can you recommend something fun and sporty, that's also safe for kids in the back? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a sports car under £40,000. The Ford Mustang would get my vote but the safety rating is just a no-no for when kids are in the back. What... -
I just bought a 2012 car. Should I get a major or interim service? 7 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2012 Ford Fiesta 1.25 with 45,000 miles on the clock. It has always been serviced by a Ford dealer. The next service will be its eighth.... -
What's the advantage of buying a hybrid over a petrol? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy an Audi Q5 petrol. We live in a rural area an do under 8000 miles a year. What would the advantage be to buy a hybrid? -
What's the best big engined car for £3000? 29 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a small budget of about £3000 and I see I can afford old Chrslyer 300C, old Audi A8 or A6, old BMW 7 Series and a big Lexus. I like big engined... -
Which 4x4 do you suggest I buy? 11 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm 6'4" and live in rural Somerset. I'm looking to buy a secondhand 4x4 petrol with a budget of £10,000. What do you suggest? -
Can you recommend some cheap to insure cars for young drivers? 16 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
What cars are reasonable to insure for 18 or 19 year olds? -
Is hydrogen a better option than EVs? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Would it not be a good idea to move to hydrogen-powered vehicles and not bother with battery power? It would have a lot of advantages such as not having... -
Why is my car pinking under acceleration? 6 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
My 1999 Toyota MR2 seems to be rattling/pinking under acceleration. I’ve checked the timing and its spot on at 10’ BTDC. Can you suggest any other issues... -
What small car is suitable for my ageing back? 13 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my Ford Fusion to help my ageing back. I am 6ft2 and have a long back. My budget may stretch to £5k, but like all pensioners, I want... -
What's the most economical small van I can get? 25 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a van with a floor load space length of at least 170 cm and my budget is around £4000 - £5000. What is the most economical van I can... -
Is an LPG converted motorhome a good used buy? 22 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a motorhome second hand. Would you recommend an engine that runs on LPG rather than petrol or diesel? -
I do 30,000 miles a year - what SUV do you suggest that's economical? 5 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking for an SUV to use mainly for work. I do about 30,000 miles a year with two trips per week over 200 miles but a 20 mile commute to Cambridge... -
Is my Citroen Berlingo classified as a van or a car? 1 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a Citroen Berlingo and need to find out if it is a car derived van or a van based on a car? Can you help? -
If you could buy any car, what would you choose? 6 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm a field service engineer and I'm looking for a new car. If you could buy any car (estate, saloon or hatchback), what would you choose? It would have... -
I read that engine oil is contaminated by the DPF in 4x4s - is this the case with all diesel cars? 13 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
I read in a recent 4x4 review that the engine oil is quickly contaminated by the DPF. Is this the case on all diesel engines with a DPF, and can it affect...

