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  • Buying a small car for family use? 28 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm buying my first car at the age of 35. What used car (excluding 2 door) do you suggest to buy for a family of 3? I will commute around 40 miles per...
  • Concern about disclosing an accident to my insurer? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    On renewing my insurance I realized I didn't include an accident I had last year, but have included it on my new insurance company. How will this affect...
  • My drive doesn't have a dropped kerb - is it an obstruction for my neighbours to park across it? 24 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    In our street all driveways apart from mine have driveways opposite each other, all with dropped curbs. However, as mine is the only without one, my neighbours...
  • Which small automatic for my mother-in-law? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I need to buy a new small automatic for my mother-in-law. She currently drives a 2004 automatic Corsa. I have no idea about automatics and have about three...
  • Recommendations for a small car with soft suspension 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My spine is damaged and driving is becoming increasingly uncomfortable but I don't wish to stop. My doctor has advised me to buy a car with excellent suspension...
  • Spin tryer 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Could you expand on your advice that the best tyres should go on the back. I always put mine on the front in the (mistaken?) belief that as the car is...
  • Nissan Qashqai - Internal condensation 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has a three-year old Nissan Qashqai. There's lots of internal condensation, and that means having to wait a long time before driving off - whih...
  • Ford S-MAX low profile tyre problem 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Having experienced too many punctures and splits with my Ford S Max 235/45 tyres I wish to replace the wheels and tyres with something more appropriate...
  • My car is too noisy on the motorway 14 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We purchased a Honda CR-V 12 months ago. It is a nice car to drive, and we have had no issues. However, when the car is driven on a motorway the car becomes...
  • Which engine for a recent Audi TT? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I`m on the point of buying a nearly new Audi TT coupe , but cant decide bewteen a 2.0 TFSI sport or the TDI quattro sport . Which is going to be the most...
  • Pre-registration with a broker - is this normal? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am buying a new car online. The broker has told me that the car will be registered to me as first keeper, but they have to go through an administration...
  • Could cameras be used to eliminate blind spots? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Would the fitting of cameras to give a view rearwards, down both sides of the vehicle, not eliminate blind spots? I recall many years ago seeing a coach...
  • Using a winter tyre as a spare? 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering buying a set of 4 winter tyres on steel rims for my Peugeot 5008. It is currently fitted with alloy wheels and a space saver spare wheel....
  • Should the dealer fix these issues? 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I've recently bought a 5 year old Focus from a main Ford dealership. I've been driving it a week and have discovered 3 heating elements in the rear windscreen...
  • What car for £12000 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I shall be buying again soon, and my tick list is: 1. Space for golf clubs and trolley. 2. A superb drive. 3. Up to 10 year longevity. Desirable...
  • Creaking noises from front of car 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    When I select reverse (auto box) and reverse up an incline, there is a distinct creaking sound from the front of the car. (It seldom does this on a flat...
  • Which motorway car? 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I drive 50 miles each way to work on the M5 every day. I also have 2 small children, which small family car would you recommend to keep costs down? Is...
  • Petrol or diesel new car? 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Looking to buy a new car, have had diesel for 20 years. Reports indicate costs will be higher for diesel repairs in c. 4 years as I drive 7000 miles per...
  • Do pedestrian still have priority? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    When I did my driving test back in 1964 I seem to remember that the Highway Code had an introductory section in which it was stated that: "The pedestrian...
  • What damage occurs if I straddle speed humps? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I cannot convince my partner that it is correct to drive over speed cushions with one wheel between and the other over the top of the hump. She insists...
 

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