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Buying a used sports car - Porsche or TVR? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My father, brother and I are looking to buy a sports car mainly for weekend driving. We are looking to spend around £25,000- £35,000 (maximum) and are... -
Automatics - what gear should I use at the traffic lights? 28 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
What's the best gear to use on an automatic when stopped at traffic lights? I drive a 2006 Jaguar XJ and generally use 'D'. I used to use 'N' and apply... -
Why have I got a court summons for a speeding ticket? 18 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I was caught doing 85mph on the M6 Toll which has a 50mph limit. This was nearly six months ago and I sent off the relevant forms admitting to it but never... -
How do I sell a car with finance outstanding on it 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My father-in-law bought a brand new VW Passat about 18 months ago on finance. Sadly, he was recently diagnosed with a serious illness and will no longer... -
Pirelli Scorpion tyres are excellent on my BMW X3. 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My BMW X3 2.0 xDrive has covered 48,500 miles since new and is still running on the original Pirelli Scorpion STR 235/55 R17 99H tyres, which I am about... -
Why do car reviews focus so much on "connectivity"? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Recently I read a road test that devoted an astonishing amount of column inches to "connectivity" ie the facility to play an iPhone, MP3 player, or similar... -
Land Cruiser 4WD selector problems 17 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently took a second-hand 2011 Land Cruiser for a test drive, and it would not disengage from low 4WD. When I told my mechanic about it, he was not... -
What's the best economical estate for £6k? 17 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for an economical diesel estate with a large flat load space. I would like it to drive well and not be sluggish, but without sacrificing economy.... -
What do you think of the Suzuki Alto? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a small economical car. I wondered what your thoughts were on the Suzuki Alto as I can get a brand new one for £5000 (trading in my 11-year-old... -
Replacing a Yaris with a Mondeo 28 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am 18 years old and have recently started driving a 2005 Yaris 1.0 Colour Collection. I bought it cheap with a few scrapes and dings and have now rectified... -
How far do I need to travel to regenerate the DPF? 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have narrowed my choice of new car down to the Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI. I do mostly city driving, but a few times a month will go on longer journeys... -
Why do drivers pull their handbrakes on so hard? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
During over 50 years of driving experience, it has always been a puzzle to me as to why it is that, when parking on a level road, so many drivers attempt... -
In the context of automatic speed management, can a driver using this system be charged for speeding? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I heard with incredulity the plans of some crackpots within the EU who want to fit to all new cars and some old cars with a device that automatically cuts... -
Can I get car insurance for a seven month trip to Italy? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a seven month contract to teach English in Italy and was intending to drive there in my Ford Focus and use it for daily transport to the school... -
Buying a motorhome - will low mileage damage it? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I plan to buy a diesel powered motorhome for use mainly between April and September. What advice do you have regarding lack of use during the winter period... -
Where's the best place to get a dashboard camera? 13 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently had a few 'near misses' from drivers pulling out of junctions and just general bad driving. Last year a driver swerved across the central... -
Would you recommend a 3-door car for our daughter's first car? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a 3-year-old used car for our 17-year-old daughter who has just started driving lessons. Although we've narrowed our choice between... -
Audi TT leaking exhaust fumes into cabin - what's the fault? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2012 Audi TT started to leak exhaust gasses in to the engine bay/cabin after just nine months of ownership. After seven months and numerous visits to... -
Estating the obvious 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Could you suggest a suitable car for my daughter and her husband? They have a three-year old son with another due any minute. Their annual mileage is about... -
Does my Irish registered BMW need an MoT to be sold in the UK? 15 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I live in the Republic of Ireland and want to sell my 2001 BMW M5. The market here is very quiet, so I want to try and sell it in the UK. Does it need...

