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  • Ton cruise? 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    In the user's manual for my 2008 A3 SE TFSI automatic it gives a warning that cruise control should be switched off at the end of every journey. Do you...
  • Why aren't all cars front wheel drive? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Why are cars still made with rear wheel drive? For years I have driven front wheel drive Saabs on snow with ease using standard tyres. Now it is time...
  • What's best for value - Civic, Focus or Mazda 3? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2006 Honda Civic 1.8 i-Shift, which has 24,300 miles on the clock. I am now looking to trade it in and am considering the automatic version of...
  • Just retired, need advice on what size (and make) of car to buy 1 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have just retired and my current car is a diesel automatic Skoda Octavia. The car is okay, but does seem rather noisy on some road surfaces. Our driving...
  • Replacement car for the in-laws 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have been tasked with identifying a replacement car for my parents-in-law. Their budget is roughly £13k and whilst they would prefer a new car, they...
  • I need a 4x4 to tow a horsebox and carry two children - what do you recommend? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I want a 4x4 that will tow an Ifor Williams 505 trailer with two 500kg horses, and carry a large buggy and equipment for two babies. I currently tow with...
  • Looking for a second car with manual gearbox - what do you suggest? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My husband has a Hyundai i10 and is now looking to buy another car, but will keep the Hyundai as our second car. I would prefer a manual as I have never...
  • Ford Galaxy electric windows trouble 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I bought my Galaxy 4 months ago and noticed that the front window switch has 2 positions - one is manual and the other makes them go up automatically,...
  • Changing to a comfortable car 19 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    As two 80 year olds we need a car that is easy to get into and out. We have a 1.6 C Max 2004 diesel auto with 30K but it is perhaps entering a more expensive...
  • What do you think of the Mazda Bongo? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter needs a car to ferry her four young children to school and to travel to see us in the school holidays. I have been offered a 2.5-litre Mazda...
  • Astra 1.9 diesel a good buy? 1 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have Nissan Almera 1.5 petrol, 64,000 miles and I pay about £30 per week to travel. I drive in town and on the motorway. I always wanted to have...
  • Did my Audi A3's ESP cause my accident? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Our 2006 Audi A3 Automatic has been written off in an accident, which we feel has to be due to a fault in the Electronic Stability Control (ESP) in the...
  • What do you think of the Citroen DS3? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    It's time to downsize from my Passat 1.8T, but what should I buy? The Golf GT is too big and the Polo GTI only comes as an automatic. So I'm looking at...
  • Automatic MPV for Disabled Person 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am on the Motability scheme and the present car I have is the 1.5 Renault Grand Scenic diesel auto which I consider to be downright dangerous when pulling...
  • Addison Lee's Galaxys 26 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking for a large MPV - Auto/Diesel - which will only do around 6-7k pa. What do you think of the high mileage Ford Galaxys for sale by Addison...
  • Can you suggest an alternative to the Mercedes-Benz R-Class? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My son's 2003 BMW 3 Series 3-litre 6-cylinder has been a delight but needs to be replaced. With three teenagers and increasingly long trips on the cards,...
  • Should I change the transmission oil in my Volvo V70 automatic? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2003 Volvo V70 2.4 auto which has done 110,000 miles. Apart from being a little clunky in the morning the auto box is fine and smooth. However,...
  • Why are some car headlights so bright? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Is it just me or have you and your correspondents noticed how bright some vehicle lights are? I think it may be time to revisit the motor vehicle construction...
  • Why are modern car headlights so bright? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My husband and I live in a village and most of our driving is in rural areas. I have noticed that the number of cars with very bright dipped headlights...
  • Where could my friend sell her Nissan X-Trail which has been converted to take a wheelchair? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    A few months ago, a friend bought a 2009 Nissan X-Trail Aventura petrol automatic, which has been converted to take a wheelchair in the back for her husband....
 

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