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  • Winter tyres - can you use them all year? 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Please can you tell me if it is okay to leave winter tyres on all year round? I have read that they out perform 'normal tyres' at below 7 degrees, but...
  • I need a 4x4 for muddy wet woodland use 12 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I need to buy a 4x4 for use in a small woodland and driving back and forth to the woodland a distance of about 5 miles. My obvious thought was a Land Rover...
  • Cheap fuel - is it causing me grief? 9 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I bought cheap fuel from same garage twice now. The first time, the car wouldn't start until the next day - when it ran also fine. Yesterday, I bought...
  • Winter tyre problem 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Why cant I source a supplier of All Seasons tyres, ideally run flat, for my MINI? Current tyres are 225/45R18. MINI wants nearly £1500 and goodness-knows-how-much...
  • Can you recommend a fun and economical car? 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I intend to trade in my 2001 SEAT Leon 1.9 TDi soon and want to buy something that’s fun to drive and economical. I do low mileage and short journeys and...
  • Moving to Dubai and leaving my Porsche behind - store it or sell it? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My son has a 2011 Porsche Carrera S but is moving to Dubai for two to five years. He cannot take the car with him as it is right-hand drive, which apparently...
  • Buying Large 4X4 - Range Rover or Mercedes-Benz? 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Which would be the better buy? I'm thinking of a 2009 Mercedes-Benz ML320 CDi or 2008-'09 Range Rover Sport HSE 2.7. I have a budget of about £25K. I...
  • Mercedes-Benz Extended Warranty 6 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Mercedes-Benz approved insurers have just quoted me £840 annually to extend the warranty on my five year old, 53,000 mile diesel E-Class, even though components...
  • Which sports coupe to replace a Celica? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My aunt, an advanced motorist in her sixties, is looking to replace her much-loved 42,000 mile, 2005 Toyota Celica 1.8. Her requirements are a front wheel...
  • Looking for a wheelchair-friendly small car with a hoist - any suggestions? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We need to replace our Honda Insight Motability car with something which has the capacity to transport a wheelchair 1150mm long, 710mm wide and 650mm high....
  • Which automatic petrol saloon to replace my Vauxhall Omega? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2001 2.2-litre Vauxhall Omega automatic petrol saloon, and am now seeking a used replacement for the Omega. However most similar cars are seemingly...
  • Crossover or true 4X4? 18 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I drive on some really potholed tarmac roads, as well as normal roads and motorway. The new trend of crossover vehicles can have this electronic 4wd system,...
  • Does my Citroen C6 need headlight beam adaptors when driving abroad? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2007 Citroen C6 that has Xenon dual function directional headlights. My local main dealer assures me that because of this feature, when travelling...
  • Dodgy Dodge dealer 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am having a nightmare with Chrysler Dodge. My car is sitting on my drive with a defective alternator that is within warranty, but the customer service...
  • Should cruise control be used in wet conditions? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I read that it's not wise to use the cruise control when driving in wet weather, of which there's plenty about at the moment. Can you elaborate on this,...
  • Which trim level for my new Jazz? 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We currently have a Mercedes A 170 but would like to change to a new Honda Jazz, but which model to buy for best value for money and most comfort economical...
  • Volvo S60 D3 choice - SE or R-design - or neither? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Would your recommend this Volvo as a suitable replacement for the Passat Estate I have driven for 11 years from new, or would you suggest another alternative...
  • Is it worth using a diesel additive in my Volkswagen Passat? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I drive a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDi 140 SE saloon. Could you please advise me if using Millers Diesel Power ECO MAX fuel additive is worth the expense?...
  • Noisy Golf transmission 5 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I've been told by my VW mechanic that my 51 plate Golf mk 5 is making a whirling noise that is coming from the main shaft bearing, and would need a gearbox...
  • Insuring a 17yo on a trade policy 2 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm a trader buying and selling vehicles and I have a 17 year old son who is coming to work for me, however my current insurance company won't allow him...
 

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