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  Civil Parking Notices - do I need to pay? 9 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I went to an OU summer school at Bath university, bought a parking permit for the week, was told that I could park anywhere, in any space in the East or...
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  UKPC parking fine - can you help me? 7 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Im not a UK native so forgive me if my question is obvious to everyone else. I received a parking fine charge in the mail this morning from a company...
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  Family car for living 1km up 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We're a family of two adults, a 2.5 year old and a 6 month old. We currently own a Hyundai i30 estate diesel (the best car we've ever had, and a complete...
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  Radio tuning problem with X-Type 20 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have an issue with my 2003 X Type Jaguar which is starting to drive me nuts! I have always been pleased with the X Type, my second, and my first diesel...
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  Which new car offers reliability, good fuel economy and space for passengers? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new car but am totally confused at the moment. I want a car with performance, good handling and comfort. My wife and I also need...
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  I bought a Skoda Octavia DSG to use as a taxi, and the gearbox has failed four times. 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought Skoda Octavia to use as a taxi in 2008 and I know this ‘Dynamic Shift Gearbox’ better than someone who designed it. Soon after I received my car...
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  Which large, comfortable car offers easy access? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently drive a BMW 330d. While I love the car, I have recently had major heart surgery and find it cramped and low to get out from, so I'm looking...
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  Which twin-cab pickup to replace our ageing Mercedes-Benz? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2003 Mercedes-Benz E270 showing 150k miles, which is now developing some issues. We have spent a lot this year on a new clutch, ball joints etc....
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  Why won't Volkswagen cover the whole cost of a DSG gearbox failure on our Golf Match? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Golf Match TSI 1.4 DSG Automatic which is three years and eight months old, mileage 30,000. It's been fully serviced by our local Volkswagen...
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  Why do insurance companies offer lower renewal premiums via price comparison sites rather than directly? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I received by post a notice of renewal with a £350 premium from my insurer following my second year of cover. This was a £100 hike over the previous year....
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  I sold a car which turned out to have been recorded as Category D write-off before I bought it - is it my problem? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a small car from a private individual who turned out to be a policewoman. After a few months I disposed of the car and the new purchaser...
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  Should Volvo be reported to Trading Standards over their fuel economy claims? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  If you take a look at Volvo's main website, the whole focus is where you could travel on a tank of fuel (800+ miles). Surely this is almost an issue for...
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  Transferring a number plate 20 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We intend buying a new car in the Autumn (Toyota Auris Hybrid T Spirit). Our son-in-law would like to buy our present car; a Citroen C5 Exclusive 2.2...
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  Why do you recommend disabling the ESP when driving in snow and ice? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have just read with interest your reply to JG, Fleet, regarding the switching off of ESP in snow and ice. I own a rear-wheel drive Lexus IS 250 automatic,...
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  I think this GPS tracker could prove useful for your readers who cover a lot of business miles. 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I asked a question about mileage reporting last year and have since found an amazing piece of technology. It's a small GPS tracker that logs business miles....
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  help 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are 3 person (my son and my wife). We use the car with 5 person sometimes. I think to buy one car amoung these cars. Skoda Yeti 1.2 105 hp (maybe automatic)...
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  Pedal carp 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was interested in your recent reply about left foot braking. If you learn to drive on an automatic that way and never drive a manual, or for that matter...
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  Cratermass 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  According to my local paper, in the first 3 months of 2010 motorists made 473 claims to Gloucestershire County Council for vehicles damaged by potholes....
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  Smokeless moan 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2002 Mercedes C220 CDI automatic, regularly maintained, still good to drive and still giving over 50mpg on motorways. Oil consumption is also very...
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  Economic situation 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Last November, on your advice, I used scrappage to buy a Hyundai i10 Comfort. With one exception I have been delighted with everything about the car. It...