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How often are wheels damaged by poor road surfaces? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife drives a 2009 Ford Fiesta 1.6 5-door Titanium with 22,718 miles, bought from Ford Direct through TCH Derby with whom we have a service agreement... -
Why are Jaguars particularly comfortable for me despite my bad back? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
12 years ago I was in permanent pain whether sitting, standing or lying down. My chiropractor told me he could no longer help me after 20 years of successful... -
I received a parking ticket but the signage was incorrect - can I appeal? 7 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
I recently stayed in a private car park for longer than 10 minutes due to driving around trying to find the place I needed to be. I am concerned that... -
What first car do you suggest for a 17 year old? 23 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
My son is aged 17 and has just passed his driving test. I would like to buy him his first car and I would appreciate your guidance on what to get him. Obviously,... -
Is the driver or vehicle owner responsible for parking fines? 9 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
A relative borrowed our car in 2019 to go to hospital but apparently never bought a parking ticket. We have had threats for a year then they stopped as... -
Where can I buy a car with ramp access? 18 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am 73 next birthday, my wife is 80. I use a wheelchair for access to days out and shopping. The problem is my wife does not drive and therefore need... -
Can Audi A1 DSG gearboxes suffer hydraulic explosion? 26 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
My friend has a 2014 Audi A1 Sportback s 1.4 auto has covered 40,000. Has been serviced as per service schedule but not at an Audi dealer. Recently she... -
How can I Insure my children on my Discovery? 24 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2015 Discovery 4 and I am trying to add my children to the insurance policy as I am fed up with having to do all the driving. My eldest (daughter)... -
I'm looking for a good Saab 99 - where can I find one? 20 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a Saab 99 non-turbo. I know the 99 and 900 very well as from the 1970s to the 1990s I had owned six 99s and two 900s. I am of an age... -
Should I buy a SORN car that has been sat for two years? 25 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have the opportunity to have a car from a family friend, this car is 06 number plate has been sitting in a drive for two years with a SORN. My problem... -
Why is my insurer asking for a copy of the V5C? 21 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My granddaughter has just become 17 and is learning to drive. As my wife is no longer allowed to drive we have made her car available for her to learn... -
I need to replace my Volkswagen Polo with something big enough for a six-footer that is ULEZ-compliant? 28 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My husband is well over six feet tall and struggles with small car leg and headroom. He also loathes driving my 2013 Volkswagen Golf because of its electronic... -
Can a relative from Australia visit UK for six months, buy and insure a car and take it to Europe for a while? 9 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
Early next year I will have a relative from Australia visiting me and staying in UK for around six months. Rather than hiring a car for such a long period,... -
Can you suggest a ULEZ-friendly coupe for under £35,000? 6 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I live in London and the impending ULEZ extension forces a reluctant sale of my much loved Euro5 BMW 640d. Everything about this car has been superb for... -
Can you recommend a small, automatic car with a raised seating position? 31 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a small automatic, and because of my age, thinking of buying one online as elderly ladies and second hand car salesmen don't really mix.... -
Can an abnormal clutch be a manufacturing fault? 29 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car from new and after six months it developed a slight grinding noise at low speeds. The main dealer investigated five times but could find... -
Replacement car ideas for my 21-year-old Corolla? 27 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have had my car, a Toyota Corolla, for 21 years. And much as I would like to keep it, it is coming to the end of its life. To this end, I was hoping... -
What's the best car for legroom? 6 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
We are a very tall family and we need a new car. My husband and I are both over six foot and our kids are very tall, too. My teenage son is six foot four... -
Buying a powerful estate car - should I choose petrol or a hybrid? 6 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my car soon but cannot decide whether to buy a hybrid or a petrol. I mainly do local journeys with a monthly round motorway trip... -
Given the different between claimed MPG and real MPG, are hybrids worth buying? 2 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
Which has just revealed their latest test results of real-time driving/ MPG on hybrids. Given that there's a notable disparity with claimed MPG on most...