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Higher car 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
We would welcome your advice about selecting a replacement car. At the moment we drive a BMW 118 SE petrol automatic. We live on a steep hill and last... -
Why don't motorway drivers check over their shoulders before changing lane? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
You are absolutely correct that a lorry driver's awareness of other drivers will affect the way he acts. Those other drivers have a duty to let the truck... -
Why is it important for lorry drivers to be able to see me in their mirrors? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I frequently see lorries with signs on the back which read, "If you can't see my mirrors, I can't see you" and my first thought is always "So what?". How... -
Recommend a replacement for our Mazda 2 with a high driving position and easy access? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2003 Mazda 2 TS2, owned from new, with under 50,000 miles on the clock. We wish to change this for a similar car, petrol, not diesel. We require... -
Buying a small family car, automatic, with good fuel economy for under £10k. What would you suggest? 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have up to £10,000 to spend on a used car. My wife, who will do most of the driving, can only use automatics. We will do less than 8000 miles per year,... -
Buying a new car 30 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an 04 reg Ford SportKA SE with 30000 miles, but have been told that after 6 to 7 years they may be prone to corrosion problems - cills and suspension... -
How should I store my wheels and tyres whilst I have winter tyres and steel wheels fitted to my Volkswagen Jetta? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am having steel wheels and winter tyres fitted to my Volkswagen Jetta. The winter tyres are Bridgestone 205/55 x 16 (same size as existing tyres). How... -
Would you suggest the Land Rover Discovery 4 or the Audi A7 to replace my Range Rover Vogue? 27 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2007 Range Rover TDV8 Vogue but it’s due for change. I'm afraid my budget won't allow me to get another, this is my second and I've... -
What are these strange noises coming from my Peugeot 407? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
There are two different noises on my recently-bought 2006 Peugeot 407 SE diesel. The first is a squeaking noise occasionally from the clutch. The garage... -
I'm thinking about a SEAT Leon SE for comfort and a quality interior - should I consider anything else? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 L and a Volvo S40 1.8 L, and love the drive, comfort, and solid interior in addition to their reliability. I now need... -
Thanks for your review of the Alfa Romeo 147 - I bought one. 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've read your review of the 147. I had a 156 and gave you feedback for that, which you incorporated. I bought one of the last 147s imported, new from... -
Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI 122 SE - arnold clark/Motorpoint 24 Mar 2010 (Forum)
is even more confusing, it has an "aSR-Off" button rather than "eSP-Off" like you would get on a UK model, and although it has all the Se refinements like the comfort seats, armrest, chrome window surrounds and RcD310, its missing the leather steering wheel. This makes it sound like an import -
Bump stoppers 6 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife has driven BMW 3 Series cars for the past 7 or 8 years, and for the last 3 years a 330i Sport Automatic on 18" wheels - so the tyres are very thin.... -
Maz transport 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was hoping you could help me. I am looking to buy a new to 1-year old small car for myself and my partner after my Punto Active was hit, and will most... -
Tearier in Iberia 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a holiday home in Spain but am not resident there. I spend less than six months a year in Spain. My residence is in UK. If I buy a Spanish registered... -
Sitting vroom 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
We are currently running a 2001/51 Nissan Primera and thinking of downsizing. Purely an armchair exercise so far, but as a result of reading your articles,... -
Vauxhall Zafira 1.4 Sri turbo auto - How is a turbo with an auto box? 12 Oct 2024 (Forum)
My wife and l like automatic petrol engined cars in a roomy MPV bodystyle, not SUV. Over the yaers, we have got used to Japanese cars with approx 2 litre engines, but to get one now you have to either 'buy old' or 'buy import'. Today we tried this 2016 Zafira. It was quite pleasant but I -
Family car for off road use 7 Aug 2024 (Forum)
. Ground clearance is most important. Last year I did 22k miles between business and personal, business journeys are typically 3hrs or so each way. Business miles are reimbursed at cost. Budget is £10k. My initial thoughts have been a 1.5dci Dacia Duster or a 1.6 CRV -
Honda Stream CRV - Hot brake discs 27 Apr 2024 (Forum)
. However when I took the car in for a brake test on a rolling road (Kwik Fit) I was told that everything was a 'pass' including the 'brakes binding' test. The MOT is not due till the summer. Should I just keep on driving and not worry? Driving an import, I am rather anxious about anything -
BMW 540Xi - Subscription charges for purchased features 8 Nov 2023 (Forum)
I took a new high spec BMW 540Xi 3 years ago and was not told about a subscription and now they have removed traffic data and want me to pay £89 p.a for this important thing packaged with a load of things I do not want - Alexa etc - I do not want an entertainment
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