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  Why are modern car headlights so bright? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My husband and I live in a village and most of our driving is in rural areas. I have noticed that the number of cars with very bright dipped headlights...
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  Where could my friend sell her Nissan X-Trail which has been converted to take a wheelchair? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A few months ago, a friend bought a 2009 Nissan X-Trail Aventura petrol automatic, which has been converted to take a wheelchair in the back for her husband....
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  V-Power petrol - should I switch? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  As a regular reader of your column, I note that you frequently recommend Shell V power as the best petrol for it's performance enhancing & engine cleaning...
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  Can you recommend a car with light steering for an arthritis sufferer? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Could you recommend the best car for someone who is registered disabled with severe arthritis who has limited power in her arms? Her present car is an...
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  Is it normal for my CVT automatic Toyota Yaris to roll backwards when on a hill in 'Drive'? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I find that my new Toyota Yaris TR VVT-i CVT will roll backwards on a hill in "Drive" unless I have my foot on the accelerator or brake. This seems wrong...
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  Buying a Jaguar X-Type 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Jaguar X-Type in 2012. I only drive 4000 miles a year with many short journeys. I could spend up to 10k. Prefer automatic but...
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  An estate or MPV for less than £2000 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need to get a cheap but large estate or MPV with good fuel economy and running costs. Favorites are Audi A6, though I have read scary stories about...
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  2 into 1 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  For years we have been a 2-car family - currently with a 6 yr old Toyota Verso and a Honda Civic that is 9 yrs old. My husband died in August and I need...
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  Stalling old BMW 525 6 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 1994 old BMW 525TD automatic has developed an intermittent fault. Occasionally, from rest, when it is put into drive the engine stalls (if it was a...
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  Coming home 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We are returning to the UK after thirty years in Canada. We are both getting on in years and we like automatic transmission. We have about ten thousand...
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  Tanks a million 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of sourcing a C220CDI or E220CDI estate from the BCA auction network but am undecided about manual as opposed to auto gearbox. I read...
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  Scam spam 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I appear to be receiving, daily, via email, notification of a speeding violation in New York State from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles....
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  When's the Lexus IS due a replacement? 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm hoping someone can shed a bit of light on whether you have heard when the Lexus IS is due for a replacement. I've read rumours on a couple of sites...
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  Broken springs 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The rear nearside spring on my 58-plate Mazda 3 Automatic broke during the warranty period. I understand from your column that this is not a common occurance...
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  Should I get an extended warranty? 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2008 Mercedes E220 automatic. I plan to keep it for the next 4 years. Current mileage is 33000 and I expect to do 10-15k per annum, so in 4 years...
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  Long time standing 26 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Renault Clio 1.6 automatic which has done only 11,000 miles. It has not turned a wheel in three-years. I have replaced the battery and the...
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  Speedo repair on Mondeo 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My girlfriend would like to know how much it's gonna cost to get our 2003 Mondeo TDCi automatic fixed please? It's recently developed a problem with...
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  Type of car 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Could you point me in right direction for another car? I am 72 and now do about 9000 miles a year. About 3500 is for going to France and the rest is local....
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  Why are my BMW X3's brake discs wearing as fast as the brake pads? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW X3 automatic has covered 38,000 miles from new in my ownership and recently had an inspection and brake fluid change at Sytner High Wycombe. The...
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  Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class or BMW 5 Series? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  What is the best car between the Audi A6, Mercedes-Benz E-Class and BMW 5 Series E60? I want my car to be spacious, reliable and as comfortable as possible,...