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Should I switch off my Audi A4's ESP to improve control in snow and ice? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Audi A4 2.0 TFSI (211) Multitronic in May last year. In winter weather I missed my old 2.5 auto X-Type, which had AWD and seemed much more... -
To get the best advantage from left-foot braking an automatic, should your foot hover over the brake pedal? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
In your Telegraph column you mentioned a test near Berlin that showed that left-foot braking was quicker because of the time lag in transferring the right... -
What is my Cat D Toyota Yaris Verso worth? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Yaris Verso GS 2001 model in beige. When I bought it in February this year it had only done 9980 miles. It was a Category D but was repaired,... -
Which automatic family car for my Dad? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Dad needs an automatic and was looking at a KIA Sportage 2wd diesel auto because of its 7-year warranty, which is about £18,000 new. Then he saw a Mercedes-Benz... -
Can you recommend a 4x4 to replace my Porsche Cayenne which is cheaper to run? 18 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Porsche Cayenne which is great but very thirsty. Due to a change in circumstances I am now having to drive 200 miles every two weeks, which is... -
Lexible friend 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful for your advice with regard to buying a new or nearly new car I have a Lexus 300RX. Unfortunately I have recently had brain surgery... -
How often should we service our car if we only do 5000 miles a year? 22 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2017 Suzuki Swift 1.0 Boosterjet automatic. We do less than 5000 miles a year and have a major service every year. If we start doing more than... -
What large SUV has comfortable seats? 16 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am a 75 year old pensioner and I am looking for the large SUV that has the most largest, widest and most comfortable driver seat with the most adjustability.... -
What's a good replacement for a Skoda Yeti 4 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Skoda Yeti and I’m looking to replace it over the next year. It’s a wonderful car and I want to feel the same about my next one. Must haves... -
I need a car with a better ride than my Golf, is a SEAT Arona a better choice? 1 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of changing my eight year old Golf for a two year old SEAT Arona in the hope of getting a more comfortable ride over our rough road surfaces.... -
Do I have to adjust the LED headlights on my Peugeot 3008 GT to drive in Europe? 1 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I cannot get an answer from Peugeot on what I have to do, if anything, to adjust the headlights on my 2021 Peugeot 3008 GT Premium for driving on the Continent.... -
Which is better, the new Volkswagen Golf or BMW 1 Series? 13 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2015 Volkswagen Golf with the DSG gearbox, which you have been critical of (but ours has had no trouble). I'm now thinking of a replacement.... -
Do I need an MoT during lockdown? 6 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
The MoT has just expired on my motorcycle. Assuming I want to ride it now, do I have to get the MoT carried out straight away? I've had the bike from new... -
Can I end my lease early due to coronavirus? 2 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can I return my car due to the coronavirus outbreak? I can't afford the car now. I have about 9 months left till the midway point of the finance agreement. -
Any - Advice from HJ 30 May 2019 (Forum)
Original Q & A Fatal at traction After a bit of gap I thought I would return to the subject of driving an automatic using only the right foot. Our American daughter-in-law came over for Christmas and asked how my discussion with you was going? I told her that you cited a case of a 92-year-old killing people and she questioned as to whether he should have been driving at all. -
How easy is it to retrofit automatic fog lights to a new car? 19 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying a Seat Ateca S because I'm not prepared to wait the 20 weeks delivery time or pay the extra £4000 for the SE model. If I wanted to retrofit... -
Which petrol auto would you suggest for a disabled passenger? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
Can you suggest some models that are petrol automatics and have room for a folded wheelchair, walking frame, etc in the boot? It needs a front passenger... -
Mazda BT50 Auto Gearbox problems - Dealer refuses to pay 6 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our 2009 Mazda BT50 3.0 automatic has covered just 24,000 miles, mostly towing up to its rated capacity. It now has a serious leak from the gearbox and... -
Which MPV should I buy? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has... -
Looking for a "hot-hatch" type car (second ever) 23 Mar 2013 (Forum)
I'm now looking to upgrade to something better to be my daily driver, and I'd like some well-informed opinions on which used cars would fit my requirements. I'm looking for a car that is: -Automatic or semi-automatic -Fast :- 0-60mph in under 8.5 seconds -Economical :- urban fuel consumption under 8.5l/100km (aka over 33mpg UK) -Cheap to tax :- CO2 well under 150g/km, and car less than 5 years old.

