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  • Can you recommend a car with better economy and lower tax than our Renault Laguna 150dCi? 25 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    We have a Renault Laguna 150dCi as we currently do some long journeys in Europe. This will cease soon and we want something else with lower tax, better...
  • Foot bawl 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Might I just chime in on the debate of left foot braking in automatic cars. I started left foot braking shortly after buying my first automatic and, save...
  • Track suit? 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am shortly due to take delivery of a new Audi S3 Sportback. It has been recommended to me that I install some sort of tracking device. It seems that...
  • Speed awareness course 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    A month ago I visited East Sussex and picked up a £60 fine and three points for doing 36mph in a 30mph zone. Pretty much the first blemish on my licence...
  • Tricolor treat 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I’m in the process of buying a car. What I need is a small car to use in the city to and from work. However, since I live in northern Italy, I will need...
  • Viva Aviva 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My cars are insured with Aviva. Last year my car was broken into. I phoned Aviva and gave them the details. Shortly afterwards I had a call from a Basingstoke...
  • Automatic fears 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a Mazda 2 1.4 automatic 4 years ago and have so far covered 41,000 incident free miles. Well almost, for at each annual service I have reported...
  • Smart move? 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have been offered by a Mercedes dealer a July 2006 Smart Forfour 1.5 CDi Passion, 25,600 miles, used as a demonstrator and manager's car by them, for...
  • Quick one 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have had a good look around for cars now for over a month and I am looking at spending £4 - £6k on a second-hand car. I would like something with a bit...
  • Pootle barge 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I'm leaving London for the country and want to buy a tax-free car to pootle around in locally. I'm not overly-mechanically skilled, though can do the basics;...
  • Risk action 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    Our second son (22) has not yet passed his practical driving test, although he is a fairly competent driver and has now let his theory pass lapse. Getting...
  • Bling and buy sales 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
    The internet is awash with complaints across the world that appear to relate to the combination of 19" wheels and low profile runflat tyres. I have never...
  • Power Afflicted Steering 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My Meriva developed the Electric Power Steering fault before the warranty ran out but the Vauxhall garage said they could not find the fault. Now two years...
  • Hot Eire 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My son now lives in Dublin and he is interested in buying a new or nearly new Ford Mondeo. However, we have been shocked by the high price of cars in Ireland,...
  • Logger heads 19 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    When I come to sell my car and complete the “log book” How can I assure myself that the new owner will complete (correctly) their part of the logbook and...
  • Spec savers 12 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering a purchase of a Hyundai i20 for my wife. Partly on recommendations you have made in your columns. As my wife does not do an excessive...
  • White fan drivers 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2005 Peugeot 307 HDI and occasionally the fan comes on during and after driving for no apparent reason. This would last for between 10 and 15...
  • Tyrer banks 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I have a SEAT Toledo and I have been having considerable problems with tyre wear. In 1 year I have gone through 3 full sets and 2 new front tyres, along...
  • Sterling Mess 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am seriously considering buying a new Golf 1.6S with its neat autobox. It seems almost impossible to get any discounts from the local VW dealers, so...
  • Miss Ratchet 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I wonder if you would be able to resolve a slight disagreement between my partner and me? He's just put me on the insurance for his car (a year 2000 VW...
 

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