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Buying a used estate for the family 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife is looking to buy a family estate for the arrival of our second child, and also to use for her garden design business. We have a budget of... -
Is it normal for my CVT automatic Toyota Yaris to roll backwards when on a hill in 'Drive'? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I find that my new Toyota Yaris TR VVT-i CVT will roll backwards on a hill in "Drive" unless I have my foot on the accelerator or brake. This seems wrong... -
Courtesy car damage 15 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was lent a brand new A5 by Tonbridge Audi today and due to logistics of transfering my toddler to this car I didn't have a thorough look at it. When... -
2 into 1 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
For years we have been a 2-car family - currently with a 6 yr old Toyota Verso and a Honda Civic that is 9 yrs old. My husband died in August and I need... -
Problem changing gear 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan Micra 1998. I changed the clutch cable a few weeks ago and since then I have a problem moving the gearstick into gear. There is no gear... -
Radiator of the lost Arc Weld 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Last week when driving my 2002 Mercedes E Class automatic up the M23 I depressed the accelerator on and incline and there was no response; the car then... -
How to handle an accident insurance claim. 16 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 17-yr old son (recently passed) was driving my Seat Ibiza 1.2 and was hit from behind at approx 35mph. Damage is to the rear bumper and the other driver... -
Can you recommend winter tyres for our Citroen C-Crosser which tows a caravan? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own a Citroen C-Crosser 4-wheel-drive with 18-inch wheels and 225/55 R18 tyres. I will shortly need to replace them. The only criterion is I pull a caravan,... -
Is it uneconomical to use the cruise control on my Skoda Fabia 3? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Skoda Fabia 3 which has cruise control. My husband says that it is uneconomic to use. Is he right? -
Santana website in Japanese 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
The website for Santana 4x4 comes up in Japanese. Is there another route to them? -
Sebring service intervals 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Chrysler Sebring and cover 15-19000 miles ayear mostly on rural roads or motorway. The draw back with this car is the 9000 miles service interval,... -
Diesel or petrol Kia? 16 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of a 09/59 Kia Cee'd, largely due to the seven-year warranty (or remainder of). Unsure on 1.6 diesel or 1.6 petrol. We do around 8-10000... -
Will we need to apply for an international driving licence if living in France for six months per year? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are planning to buy a property in France with a view to spending perhaps half the year there and the rest in the UK. I envisage that we shall be travelling... -
My BMW 5 Series tiptronic seems to misfire when stopped with 'Drive' engaged. What's wrong with it? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a 2007 BMW 520d SE tiptronic automatic which has done 32,000 miles. It's a beautiful car and runs like a dream, but when I come to... -
Why won't my Nissan Primera start? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
When trying to start my Nissan Primera P12 it won't rev, it just splutters and then cuts out after a while. When turning it over it will start but won't... -
2010 Mercedes-Benz E250 or 2010 Jaguar XF? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking at buying a 2010 ex-demonstrator Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI or a 2010 ex-demonstrator Jaguar XF 3.00 D Luxury. The latter gets a good write-up,... -
Which fun, fast car is suitable for my son and his young family? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Sense and coming family committments have caught up with my 28-year-old son. The Porsche Boxster has gone and a replacement is required. Annual mileage... -
Documentary evidence 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
A delivery driver who works next door to me, told of an incident about two weeks ago. He was driving his car to work in South London when he was stopped... -
Does my husband - a rural GP in Cornwall - need 4x4 in the winter, or will winter tyres suffice? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We live in Cornwall, not the Alps, and although we did have some of the white stuff this year we managed, as we had a very nice Land Rover Discovery. Sadly... -
Which car for a tall first-time automatic driver? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend the best car for my son who has recently passed his test to drive an automatic car? He's 6 feet 4 inches tall and about 19 stone, and...