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  • Why are some headlights blindingly bright? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Why is it that some brands like BMW and Audi appear to have much brighter headlights? Also, don't you think that the many people who leave fog lights on...
  • Selling a low mileage BMW 28 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Some advice please.I'm selling a 2004 E60 530i SE auto. It has satnav, logic7, heated comfort seats, xenons, active steering, dynamic drive, adaptive lights,...
  • Buying an SUV in Malta? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are moving to Malta soon and need a car that will accommodate our labrador. My wife also prefers an Automatic. Within our budget for a 3 year lease,...
  • Fuel additives and modern classics 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Could you please offer some advice on what to do if I am thinking of buying a modern classic car from the 80s or 90s? I have been reading that the...
  • Don’t get out enough 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We live in a small village and for the last two winters have struggled to get out. I am now thinking of replacing my BMW 1 Series, with an AWD car. I would...
  • Replacing a CR-V 4 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Essentials are : 4WD,40+mpg, Elec sun roof option, five doors, Elec full driver seat alteration. Petrol or diesel (annual mileage approx 24000), elevated...
  • Fun second-hand diesel for commute 5 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I need a Focus sized, fuel efficient (but with a bit of power) car for my 60 mile round trip commute on mixed roads. I currently use a 2002 Leon Cupra...
  • Please recommend a 7-seat vehicle for my son's family? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My son is looking to exchange his BMW estate car for a 7-seater as they are expecting a third child and will need three car seats and room for extra passengers....
  • soft suspension 11 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for your advice on which car to buy; middle size/middle price saloon but one with a soft suspension. My wife has a back problem which is getting...
  • Is it common for the MINI Cooper S's power steering to fail? 13 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2003 MINI Cooper S with 42,000 miles on the clock and today the power steering has just stopped working. I have looked on a couple of MINI web...
  • Is the Toyota Yaris D4-d engine prone to head gasket failures? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I read much about premature head gasket failures on early model 1.4 D4-d engines, fitted to the Yaris range and BMW MINI models. I am at present suffering...
  • Will smaller wheels improve the ride quality of my wife's MINI Cooper S? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife runs a 2003 MINI Cooper S which she has had from new. In truth she would have been better served by a Cooper, as the ride quality is not good and...
  • Joy ride 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a Toyota Yaris, which I should be happy with, but it lacks any joie de vivre or real joy of driving. In a perfect world, I would have...
  • I want a Toyota IQ - is it worth buying the 1.33 automatic? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I fancy a Toyota iQ - do you think it's worth going for the 1.33 automatic? Most of my driving is in town and I'm fed up of my big BMW 535D. Also, do you...
  • What are your thoughts on the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 7 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a BMW 325D at the moment and can't fault it, but I feel like a change and I am considering a Mercedes-Benz C-Class 180E and wondered what your...
  • Mini budget 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    A colleague wants to buy his son his first car/mini. Can you pick up a reasonably clean one for this money and what age would this buy. Are there any particular...
  • Going nowhere 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a new BMW 325i Coupe Auto in November 2006. At its first service, in November 2007 - at 2,827 miles - the oil and oil filter were changed. At...
  • Head in the McClouds 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have arranged a test drive of the new BMW 5 Series Gran Turismo as I like the versatility of a hatchback but I also want comfort. Is there any other...
  • Great Xpectations 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Does the Jaguar XF 3.0i V6 diesel prominently advertised in yesterday's Telegraph have the new diesel engine or are they clearing stocks of the old one?...
  • Airpark 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I will shortly be leaving my 9-year-old (but extremely reliable) BMW 520i for 3 weeks at an airport surface carpark and am slightly worried it may not...
 

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