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  Should I learn left foot braking? 19 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  How do you train your left foot to brake in a car with an auto transmission?
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  How far do I need to drive my car to charge its battery? 17 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My husband has a 2017 Ford Kuga automatic with i-stop but won't be able to drive it for 6 months. How far do I need to drive it to charge its battery?...
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  Should I replace by 2.0-litre SUV with a smaller engined model? 1 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Tiguan 2013, which I would like to update. I went to a Volkswagen garage yesterday and said I wanted a used 2.0-litre 4x4. They told me I would...
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  Is a 15-year-old car too old to be looking at? 4 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've got £3000 to buy a car with and it must be automatic and big enough to accommodate two big child seats. At the moment I've landed on a BMW 3 Series...
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  Can you recommend a small, automatic SUV? 27 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a small, used SUV with an auto gearbox. I have a budget of £11,000 - £12,000. I'm doing 7000-8000 miles of mixed driving per year. So far I've...
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  Do you think this used car is good value? 13 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'd value your views on Ford Mondeo (67-plate) auto petrol 1.5, please. It's got 26,000 miles on the clock and your valuation is very good, as its priced...
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  I'm tempted to buy an ex-demo car. Is that a good idea? 14 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Are dealers' ex-demonstrator cars a good buy?
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  I'm an amputee. Can I drive without driving aids? 11 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My right leg was removed to above the knee this February and I want to drive my automatic car using my left foot with no adaptations. I've got the hang...
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  Can I make essential shopping trips without a valid MoT if it can't be done because of coronavirus? 17 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  Our car MoT runs out on 3 April. We have to self isolate as my wife receives annual flu jabs. Will I be able to make essential food shopping journeys if...
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  My car is booked for an MoT soon - can I still take it in? 16 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My car is booked in for service and MoT soon. What happens if the government introduces further measures to stop the spread of the coronavirus and I am...
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  Is it legal to test drive a car with no MoT if it's on trade plates? 15 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I've seen a car I like with a dealer, however, the MoT expired earlier this month. I've raised this with the dealer who has said they will put a year's...
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  Is it worth putting all-weather tyres on a Volkswagen Passat Alltrack? 5 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need to change the tyres on my Volkswagen Passat lltrack. I live in rural Wiltshire and have had a set of winter wheels and tyres in the past. Please...
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  I have a 4WD - do I need to replace all four tyres at the same time? 19 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2016 Hyundai Tucson four-wheel-drive. What tyres would be your choice and would you replace just the front two or all four? I am told if just...
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  Can you recommend a car for an elderly friend who has lower limb mobility problems? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have an elderly friend who has lower limb mobility problems and is looking to leasing a car through the Motability scheme. At present, she has a 10-year-old...
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  Is the Ford Powershift automatic gearbox reliable? 1 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I've got about £8k to spend on a big auto estate - so naturally the Ford Mondeo is an option. However, I've heard bad things about Ford's double clutch...
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  Can I change my Rover 45 from fuel injection to carburettors? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is it possible to change this car from fuel injection to carburettors?
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  What should I look out for when buying a 2006 Volkswagen T5 Caravelle? 22 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  What should I look out for when buying a 2006 Volkswagen T5 Caravelle?
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  Received notification of vehicle change of ownership from DVLA - is this a fraud attempt? 13 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  A friend of mine recently received a letter from the DVLA saying that they had received a registration for a change of ownership of the vehicle he is still...
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  Why is my car making a strange whirring noise? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Toyota Yaris Verso automatic and it has started developing a strange whistling/squeaky noise. It's only really noticeable when I engage D but...
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  Why has my Renault Captur depreciated by 55 per cent in a year? 6 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Renault Captur DCI automatic bought new in June 2016. It now has 9000 miles. The cost was £23,400, Renault advise a trade in value of £10,000....