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Unfair traffic penalty - can I appeal? 16 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
A friend of mine is the co-ordinator of a monthly entertainment event which takes place in a chain coffee shop in Leeds. The cafe is located on a pedestrianised... -
Buying a new SUV - Nissan Qashqai or Mazda CX-5? 10 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a new SUV for both work and long runs to Scotland to see the in-laws. I have narrowed the search to a Nissan Qashqa (1.5d or 1.6d)... -
Can you suggest a car with high seating? 25 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife is a youthful pensioner and wants to change to a car with a high seating position like Skoda Yeti, Nissan Qashqaii etc which can be new or nearly... -
New company car - Volvo XC70 or Subaru Outback? 20 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am just about to get a new company car and have been given two choices: Volvo XC70 or Subaru Outback - both 4x4. I prefer the Subaru personally (mainly... -
Why are tyres for my Vauxhall Insignia so expensive? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I retired in 2011 and purchased my 2009 2.0-litre diesel automatic Vauxhall Insignia Elite company car from my employer. It has now covered around 33,000... -
How can I force a dealer to repair a gearbox fault on a Hyundai Tucson under warranty? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I could do with a little help regarding my brother’s 2007 Hyundai Tucson. He bought the car less than year ago from a franchised dealer in Norfolk and... -
What is causing my Mercedes-Benz E320 diesel to smoke under acceleration? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Mercedes E320 diesel automatic estate. It has done 115,000 miles and I now use mainly Shell V-Power or other brand fuel, but I have been... -
Do you recommend the Ford 'CitiStop' system? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I run a six-year-old automatic Skoda Roomster. I like it and I find the warning bleeps when I reverse close to an obstruction helpful. I am nearly 80 and... -
Replacing Smart Car? 16 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife has enjoyed a Smart (now called fortwo) for the last 10 years but now needs an automatic 4 seat, 4/5 door small car to carry small grandchildren... -
Which car on motability? 6 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been driving Motability cars with hand control adaptations since 1979. My current car is a Kia Venga and I am due to change later this year. The... -
Buying a small car - but what? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife wants to change her Volkswagen Fox for something a little less staid. She likes the Mini Cooper (I think would suit her), the Volkswagen Polo (sticking... -
Was I right to refuse a hire car from my insurance company? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Last Tuesday a lady in an automatic Golf rammed me when I was stationary, I think owing to your frequently-mentioned habit of pressing the wrong pedal.... -
Does this car salesman sound suspicious? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking at a 2004 Skoda Octavia Superb 1.9-litre diesel automatic. It has 90,000 miles on the clock. The original owner appears to have been... -
New Meriva SE wheel sizes 19 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife's motability vehicle is coming up for change. There are only three cars on the scheme that she can easily get in & out of, Kia Venga, Citroen C3... -
I need a new company car for high mileage driving - what do you suggest? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I do about 25,000 miles a year and I need to replace my 250,000 miles V70, which will be very, very sad. I could go for a company car (a manual Insignia)... -
What preparations should I make to my Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK before a long drive to Portugal? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
The current tyres on my 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK are Avons which need replacing at the front after 10,500 miles. Any suggestions? The car is an... -
Which non-diesel for a three-child family? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have three children, aged between 10 and 13. I am thinking about buying a Ford S-Max as it seems spacious and provides more flexibility on seating than... -
If I have to make an insurance claim, does the policy continue after the claim is finished? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
A few weeks ago, I read in your column something that confused, and worried me, as I had just changed my car insurance supplier. I always understood that... -
Do all insurance companies give discounts for fitting winter tyres? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I renewed my car insurance automatically in mid-October without speaking to my insurance company, Toyota Insurance. I phoned them three weeks later to... -
Which car to replace my BMW 520d will be more reliable and easier to handle in winter? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My current BMW 520d auto estate company car is due for replacement soon. I commute between Sheffield and Macclesfield at an average of 35,000 year. The...
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