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My Audi A4 is suffering a DPF fault - what is causing it? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive a three-year-old Audi A4 TDI and cover 85 miles each day to and from my place of work. My total annual mileage is roughly 28,000. On 5 November... -
Should I return this used Volkswagen Golf to the garage I bought it from, following lots of problems? 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2002 MkIV Volkswagen Golf 1.6 16v from a garage in Clacton for £1990 in June. When I bought the car, there were a few things I requested the... -
Please police me 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I very much enjoy your column. I am a retired Superintendent from the Hong Kong Police. My last 5 years service was spent in charge of a large traffic... -
Should I replace my diesel SUV with a petrol hybrid? 20 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my diesel Ford Kuga with something newer and cheaper to run. I commute 23 miles each day and I can fit an EV wall box at home if required.... -
What car should I buy that's fun but economical? 7 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am 69 and generally reasonably fit and still working. Three months ago I decided that I really needed a car with a higher driving position. I fancied... -
Someone was indicating to turn so I pulled out and we crashed - who is at fault? 11 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
I was stopped at a T-junction, waiting to turn right. A car approaching from the right, indicated to turn left, started to turn in but then continued straight... -
I'm replacing my diesel Land Rover Evoque for a petrol SUV - what do you suggest? 31 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently had the 'restricted performance' limitation appear on my 2013 diesel Land Rover Evoque (it has done 35,000 miles). I stopped and switched off,... -
What new, small hybrid should I get to replace my Toyota Yaris? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I only do up to 2000 miles a year. A hybrid seems like a good option but I don't think I'll make it before April - am I right that then the road tax exemption... -
Buying a used automatic - which is best for £9000? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Till recently I had a company leased car - a Ford Focus 1.6 diesel , Titanium X trim, with plenty of optional features (driver assistance pack, blind spot... -
Should I buy a Skoda Yeti for long journeys? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've been looking at the Skoda Yeti. It seems lovely. I really wanted the 2-litre TDI engine with DSG gearbox in a two-wheel drive, but they only do a... -
Why are low profile tyres becoming more common? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am puzzled by the way tyre profiles have changed in the new millennium. On many cars they are now of such low profiles as to resemble a bit of tape wound... -
Why does the battery on my Alfa Romeo 159 TI discharge after two weeks without use? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last year I purchased an Alfa Romeo 159 TI from new. I was travelling 50 miles to and from work each day. Initially the car was near perfect and I certainly... -
Can a car trader park his cars all over our residential road? 22 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have a new neighbour who is apparently a trade plate delivery driver. A couple of weeks ago, his wife door-stepped me, complaining that my works van... -
How do I prepare my Volvo XC90 for driving in Europe? 20 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to get my 2017 Volvo XC90 through the German Tüv (MoT). I am spending most of my time in Germany and wish to register my car in the country.... -
What will happen to new and used car prices after the pandemic? 15 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
You gave an opinion to a question about whether or not, after the pandemic, there would be some bargains on new cars. You said no. I think that after this... -
What's the best dash cam for a car with panoramic windscreen? 26 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2016 Citroen Grand Picasso but want to fit a dash cam. Have you any suggestions? The thing that makes it tricky is knowing where to mount it.... -
Buying a used MPV - Which model is best? 3 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are interested in buying a used seven-seat MPVv and have seen a 2015 Fiat 500L MPW 1.6 Popstar diesel on offer for 10.5K with around 5500 miles on the... -
Why did it take so long for BMW to arrange a replacement tyre for my X3? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I thought you might be interested in my saga with BMW and tyre replacement. I am the owner of a BMW X3, factory fitted with runflat tyres type Pirelli... -
Which large cruiser will accommodate us and our baby? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
We're looking to change our three-door BMW 3-Series convertible for something that will accommodate our baby. Overall we currently do less than 10,000... -
Faulty Gear Change 15 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My daughter kept complaining about driving along a dual carriageway, approaching a roundabout and not being able to select any gears at all, works fine...
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