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Can I drive through Spain on runflat tyres with no spare wheel? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am travelling to Spain by car and I understand that it is obligatory to carry a spare wheel. I have runflat tyres and also carry a tyre inflator. Are... -
Why is my Ford Focus losing power? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Focus Zetec has recently started losing power whilst I am driving and the speedometer drops to zero. The car still moves but is very slow, and... -
Does the 2009 Peugeot 207 SW have a DPF and a dual mass flywheel? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 2009 Peugeot 207 SW but I have a couple of questions. Does it have a dual mass flywheel and are there any known problems? Does... -
Is my Nissan Micra's temperature warning light connected to the engine malfunction light? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 1994 Nissan Micra's engine malfunction light has come on. For the last week, my temperature warning light has been coming on now and again, too. Is... -
How can I bypass the immobiliser built in to the Citroen ZX Volcane? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1994 Citroen ZX Volcane which has the plastic push-in immobiliser, which I have lost. Does anyone know how to bypass these so I can start my car?... -
Maz power 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a new Mazda 6 estate auto (petrol). Nice car but limited mid-range torque. Mazda has recently introduced a new range of turbodiesel engines... -
Toyota auris petrol or 1.4 diesel? 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Which one would you recommend for hassle free driving? -
What car do you suggest as a Land Rover Freelander replacement? 28 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
We have driven our Freelander since 2012 and it's sadly time to start thinking about its replacement. We have a couple of important things we would like.... -
My tyres are cracked and need replaced at 22,000 miles. Am I owed compensation from the tyre supplier? 6 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a three-year-old Volkswagen Tiguan running on 235/55 R18 100V Hankook tyres. I've noticed that after just over 22,000 miles, all four tyres have... -
Roll reversal 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
With regards to your reply to W.B. on August 15th, I have been driving for 50 years and am now in my mid-seventies. I have never fancied an automatic,... -
How does Nissan e-Power work? 28 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
The Nissan e-Power hybrid where the petrol engine generates power to an electric engine to drive the vehicle. Is this the same principle which has been... -
What's the best SUV with all-wheel drive? 27 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
What would you say is the best and most fuel-efficient SUV with all-wheel drive? I absolutely love manual cars but will consider automatic. Been looking... -
How do I get my licence back? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have had a clean driving licence for 46 years, never been stopped or charged with any offence. I recently applied to renew my HGV licence and got a letter... -
Got a speeding ticket, but unsure who was driving - what should I do? 5 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I received a ticket for speeding last week, but the date of the offence dates back to October! Both me and my dad use the car and we’re not sure who was... -
My son was wrongly accused of using a mobile phone when driving. 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
On the above I thought it would encourage readers that there is hope in challenging false accusations. My son was in his first year of driving and in the... -
Audi A5 coupe quattro or BMW 330 xDrive? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the process of choosing my new car. I definitely want a four-wheel drive because I like to drive to the mountains in wintertime. My primary concern... -
I've been caught speeding 4 times in the last few weeks. Will I get a driving ban? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
Could you give me a ball-park figure for my law-breaking driving? Around a year ago I did the speed awareness course after being busted for doing 36mph... -
Which EV is best for comfort, estate-like space and good range? 24 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is there a BEV available now or upcoming with similar or greater space inside as a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV? I have test driven the VW ID.7 Tourer - space... -
How can I improve my visibility on the road? 7 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
After resisting the idea of driving in the daytime using headlights in addition to my cars DRLs, I have now decided to join the pack and leave my headlights... -
Is a 1.0-litre engine strong enough for lots of motorway miles? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I do approximately 14,000 miles per year, mostly long distance driving. Is the 1.0 TSI engine in a Skoda Octavia suitable for this type of use?

