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Are there any seven-seater hybrids to replace our diesel car with? 22 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2010 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso. It's the family wagon that takes us on holiday trips and ferries the kids,dog and parents around with no issues.... -
Should I get rid of my Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI because of the model's chain cam issues? 15 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI which was built in November 2011, which I bought 6 months ago with 40,000 miles on the clock. Having heard about the chain... -
Which Michelin Cross Climate tyres are best for my Golf? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me which size Michelin Cross Climate tyres are best for my 2013 Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion? -
Which E-Class offers the best ride comfort? 27 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm hoping to buy a 2 or 3 year old Mercedes-Benz E-Class convertible for low mileage, fair weather driving. I like the write ups for the 350 diesel engine... -
Buying a Mazda 5 - diesel or petrol? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are a young family looking to move to a bigger car to carry all of the paraphernalia associated with our two young children (currently we own a Honda... -
Which MPV should I buy? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We will be retiring next year and want to buy a new MPV. My wife will be the only driver, but she has some health issues and it’s important the car has... -
Vauxhall Meriva or the Ford B Max - which would you buy? 14 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I will soon need to change my car to one that is suitable to take two elderly people in the back. I have decided it is between the Vauxhall Meriva and... -
Why don't British car parks use the 'herringbone' parking system? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My local supermarket has a large, clearly laid out car park where some drivers circulate clockwise and some anti-clockwise. Quite a long time ago I rented... -
When is the best time to do an accurate breath test? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
In my police service we often turned away those who called at the police station wanting a breath test before they drove their car. The reason we refused... -
Fabia or other? 16 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My elderly Honda Accord has just passed its MOT, and I think now is the time to get rid, hoping that the 12 month MOT will help resale value! I am currently... -
I need an estate car or tourer - should I pick the Mazda 6 or Citroen C5? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am self-employed covering 30,000 miles per year, and need an estate car or tourer. I have had an Audi A4 and MG ZT as my last two cars, and am looking... -
Replacing Land Rover Discovery Sport - what do you recommend? 11 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my wife's Land Rover Discovery Sport. We are interested in a plug-in hybrid. We owned a Mazda CX-7 for many years and are very interested... -
How do I register my UK car in Spain? 1 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am a British citizen who lives in Spain for part of the year. However, due to the pandemic, I am unable to travel home with my car. I am trying to register... -
Is it safe to have tyres with different profiles? 12 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
On investigating a slow puncture I noticed that although on my Ford Focus ST has 4 Michelin sports, the front are 205/40 and the rear 205/45. Kwik Fit... -
Can you recommend a car that can fit two child seats and an adult in the back? 13 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a car that has three full size seats in the back. I need to be able to fit an adult in the middle rear seat, between two children's car... -
Singing the praises of the Tesla S 4 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
You are the only motoring journalist I like (except for L J K Setright, who is unfortunately dead). You tell it how it is. I have now done quite a few... -
Fiat Panda problems 4 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
A year ago I was delighted to buy a 2010 Fiat Panda automatic. I bought it from an independent garage, but three months ago (when the car was four years... -
Can I make a claim directly to the insurers of the driver at fault of an accident? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was driving at night along the M27 west of Southampton and became aware of several cars parked on the hard shoulder some 500m ahead. The motorway is... -
At Welcome Break we take road safety seriously, in terms of the 2-hour maximum free stay at our motorway services. 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
In reference to the letter on14 April regarding a parking fine complaint from JS of Tamworth, when he visited the Oxford Welcome Break service area on... -
The reason for the set price of diesel is partly to do with refinement processes. 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
You gave the correct explanation to PW of Leicester regarding the price of diesel. To expand on it, the fraction of the barrel that the diesel comes from...

