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Why are Honda Accords rare in the UK? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a used car up to £21,000 that is both comfortable and has a good chassis and good steering. I like to be in touch with the road,... -
Demanding a courtesy car during warranty work? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a Nissan Navara Tekna auto pickup. Up to 21st December 2012 I was a very happy owner. I took the vehicle in to the main dealer with an... -
Do some fuel pumps dispense less fuel than they say? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently filled my car with petrol, and as I replaced the pump noticed the display read 46.5 litres. I was sure my tank only holds 45 and it hadn't been... -
Running a diesel car - Should I replace now? 31 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 3 year old Mondeo 2.0 TDCI with 65,000 miles on the clock. I do around 18,000 miles per year and have a 40 mile round trip for work each day.... -
Buying a small car - but what? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife wants to change her Volkswagen Fox for something a little less staid. She likes the Mini Cooper (I think would suit her), the Volkswagen Polo (sticking... -
Steller rimmington 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a 3-year old Audi Q5 that has done 55,000 miles. The tyres on it are 285/30 ZR 22, for which we can’t seem to get hold of replacements. Will other... -
Litre-ally 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
In March I bought a new style Honda Civic (petrol). After about 6000 miles, an oil warning light appeared. As I was miles from anywhere I rang the Honda... -
What mid size 4x4 would you recommend 3 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own an 07 Discovery 3 with 55k on the clock, which I'm really pleased with. Recently there have been a few electronic gremlins with the gearbox... -
How can I stop my Toyota Prius discharging its battery when not used for a few weeks? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a three-year old Prius and, on several occasions, the small auxiliary battery has gone flat when the car has been left unattended for two to three... -
Which engine is best in the Ford C-MAX? 3 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have to update our Mondeo estate (2002 petrol) and am considering a C-Max, perhaps 1 or 2 yrs old. I am attracted to the 1.6 diesel because of low VED,... -
What do you think of the Extreme 360? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1998 Peugeot 406 Coupe SE Coupe 3.0V6. I’ve owned the car since 1999, when I paid £25,000 for it, and it has covered 80,000 miles. I have just... -
Considering a small automatic - what's out there? 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am due to retire in a couple of years and will be moving from a very rural location to, most probably, a large town or city. Both my wife and I drive... -
Why has the insurance for my triplets increased to £6000 now they've passed their driving tests? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently forwarded you a quote to get my three 17-year-old triplets driving. I got a quotation of £1300 for a 2010 Toyota Auris with my daughter as the... -
Gripping yearn 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I had a 3-year old VW Passat estate fitted with 235/55 R17 tyres. I bought a spare set of steel wheels fitted with winter tyres marked 205/55 R16 for this... -
Are there any performance benefits from using H-rated tyres over V-rated tyres on my Saab 9000? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I always fit replacement Michelin Energy 195/65 R15 Tyres on my old Saab 9000 CSE and have been asked whether I require H or V rated tyres. I do understand... -
My Mercedes-Benz E220 Coupe returned almost 60mpg on a long trip - which cars can beat that? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Your correspondent LD of Weybridge should ditch his Fiat 500 TwinAir and buy a Mercedes-Benz. I have just driven my four-month-old E220 Coupe from Northallerton... -
The Daily Wail 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a two-year-old, 2003/53 Mercedes E320 CDi Avantgarde that has now completed 87,000 miles. The car has been serviced by Mercedes from new and, apart... -
Oil consumption 8 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2001 Hyundai Accent 1.5L SOHC engine with 135,000km reading on dash It used to consume engine oil upto 500ml per 1000km, I got the engine overhauled... -
Would you support the use of pneumatic speed humps? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
When visiting southern Spain recently, I found an article in an English language newspaper that may be of interest to you. Although I support your campaign... -
Does our 2006 Volkswagen Golf need a new cam belt? 14 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am having a service and MOT next week. The car has done 33,000 miles and has been excellent with no problems. It's economic and great to get in and out...