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Seven up 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend who has a FIAT Multipla and asked my advice about buying something different. He has 12 grand children but doesn't want a people carrier.... -
Audis ringed 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
On 1st June this year, I purchased a brand new Audi A6 Avant S line Special Edition. 5 weeks later it was stolen from my drive following a night-time burglary... -
Double ‘L’ 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2.0 litre petrol Toyota Avensis on a 54 plate. Recently the engine management light came on and I duly took it in to Toyota to investigate. They... -
A Winter’s Trail 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my car in the next month and am due to be driving approximately 500 miles a week on predominately A and B roads (Woodhead Pass).... -
Why is my 2-year-old Audi A4 only returning 45mpg? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I replaced my old Audi A3 1.6 petrol with a 2-year-old Audi A4 TDI 2.0 with the new CR engine, primarily to get a much more economical car. The figures... -
Peugeot 307 sensor fault 5 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Depollution system faulty indicator on most of the time, occassionally goes off for a few days. Tried bottle of forte, went off for a while then back on.... -
Replacing two cars with one 18 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have an 11yr old BMW 528i saloon and 5yr old Golf 1.6 FSI both automatic. We want to replace the two cars with one that can cope with central London... -
Replacement 4x4 13 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 520D (2009) which averages 54mpg at 70 mph+. However I am looking to replace it, ideally with a 4x4. Budget up to £25k, either new or up... -
Is anyone lobbying against the British Parking Association's proposals to make vehicle keepers liable for penalties? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
You recently mentioned in your column that the British Parking Association is lobbying Parliament to make vehicle keepers liable for parking penalties.... -
Gaseous exchange 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Recently the emissions warning light came on in my 2005/55 Audi A4 TDI which has done 55,000 miles and always been serviced at my local Audi dealer. Upon... -
How's this Fiesta sound? 14 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am currently trying to find a car to buy and I have come across a 2003 1.3L Ford Fiesta LX, which has done 59,000 miles. It's priced at £2995 from an... -
New Berlingo rear tyre wear 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our 2009 Berlingo has worn out it's rear tyres in 20K miles - we hoped for and expected (based on many previous front wheel drive cars) around 30 - 40K. Our... -
Advice on nippy, small, frugal car? 5 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a new car. I currently drive an 02 Focus 115 TDCi and it's getting about 30 to the gallon as I'm always in traffic to and from college. I'd... -
cambelt replacement 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2004 Ford Transit Connect TDCI with 108,000 miles on the clock. The Ford service guide recommends replacing the cam belt at 150,000 miles, but... -
What could be causing our SEAT Alhambra to struggle on mountain roads? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
The last two years have seen us drive to our holidays in Southern France and Spain in our 2004 SEAT Alhambra TDI 130. The journeys have been uneventful,... -
Which new low insurance group/ 4x4 car? 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
Looking for two vehicles, one small and in the lowest insurance category, to add 18-year-old provisional driver. I also need to replace Honda CR-V executive... -
Advice on Sure Sell reserve price 6 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan X-trail 2005 (05 reg). It has done £40k miles and is in good condition with FNSH and will have new MOT. I have asked about trading... -
Is it credible that the new Mercedes-Benz CKS 350 petrol returns 40mpg? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was surprised by the fuel consumption claim of 40mpg combined for the new Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 petrol model. I think the old model 320CDI was 36mpg... -
Did you know that the average driver has clocked up £338 in parking fines by the age of 35? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Incredibly, it has been revealed that British motorists are paying a shocking £991 million in parking enforcement penalties each year. By the age of 35... -
What's causing my Land Rover Discovery 4 to hesitate when I try to accelerate? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Land Rover Discovery 4 diesel automatic, purchased new in March 2010, mileage now 5,000. On occasions when I have driven to, say, a roundabout...

