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  What tyres should I replace my 18-inch run flats for a smoother ride? 11 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I must replace the 18-inch run flats on the Mini Countryman Cooper S with something sensible before the car shakes itself to bits crashing around our roads....
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  What luxury car would you recommend? 18 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  After 8 years driving a SEAT Leon I want something a little more luxurious. What do you think I should get, a 2015 BMW 3 Series 2.0 TD 320d EfficientDynamics...
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  Is the Volkswagen Transporter DSG reliable? 25 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering replacing my 2013 Volkswagen Transporter Kombi with the new T6 BiTurbo version. Can you tell me if the DSG gearbox is reliable?
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  A small 4x4 to suit elderly relatives - what would you recommend? 25 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I'm buying a small 4x4 on behalf of elderly, country-dwelling relatives who are finding their Shogun too high to comfortably get in and out of and too...
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  Burbling from cooling system 21 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2007 Jaguar S-Type diesel and noticed a burbling sound from the cooling system. It usually lasts a couple of minutes then stops. The...
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  Which SUV is best - Suzuki Vitara or Mazda CX-5? 7 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used SUV. I'm interested in the Suzuki Vitara and Mazda CX-5. Ideally I want a 12 month old vehicle, with good comfort and reliability....
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  Which LPG limousine? 3 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm after a luxury LPG motor for under £5k. What would you choose? Thinking Jaguar (XJ or S-Type), Lexus LS 300 or Mercedes S-Class.
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  Buying an auto - Powershift or DSG? 13 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Which is the best choice for a used petrol automatic - Ford Focus Powershift, Volkswagen Golf DSG or SEAT Leon DSG?
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  Buying new tyres - speed ratings? 12 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to change the tyres on my 2004 Honda Civic Type S. It currently has Pirelli 205/55 R16 V. How important is the speed rating? Should I buy speed...
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  Servicing my Porsche Cayman S? 10 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 2010 Porsche Cayman S has covered 17600 miles since new and is due it's second service next month, however due to commitments it has only covered 1100...
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  Buying a hot hatch - what's best? 24 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering the MINI Cooper S - the new version yet to be released. But, using MINI's online configurator and adding 90% of the options on offer,...
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  Why is my S-Max so noisy? 20 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Ford S-Max EcoBoost (2012). I noticed there are plastic valves, about four-inches wide, hinged in a vertical bracket in the motor compartment;...
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  Can you recommend a small 4x4 vehicle for use in snow? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I have recently moved house and need to consider whether or not to exchange our MX-5 for a small 4x4. We now live on an unadopted road and...
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  Would like to part exchange my Jaguar for a Peugeot 407 - is this a good deal? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking about swapping my 50,000 mile 1999 Jaguar S-Type V8 for a 2008 Peugeot 407 Coupe 2.7 V6 HDi Sport with 29,000 miles. I am trying to get the...
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  Is this Audi Quattro too good to be true? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter-in-law wrote off her trusty Honda Jazz recently and is looking for a replacement. They now have a one-year-old child with another on the way,...
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  What's the usual mph/rpm ratio? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My friends Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 Auto Diesel does 60mph at 2000 rpm in top gear on a flat road. I think this is about 500rpm too much. There is no...
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  Thanks for recommending that I try the Mazda 2 TS2. 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  After many years of high-mileage commuting, mostly in Audis and Subaru Legacys, the time came for a smaller car. I narrowed the choice down to five and...
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  Buying a classic car 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of £20k and would like to buy a car that may appreciate or at least hold its value. A classic car from the 60's or 70's as a second...
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  Volvo S60 - 8 year service 14 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My 2003 (53) Volvo S60 is due for its 8-year service shortly. I have owned the car since new and it has covered only 8,045 miles (not short runs!). The...
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  A high seating position 11 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven Audi 80s and A4s since 1993, but my wife and I are now finding our car uncomfortable and difficult to get in and out of. I am about to...