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  Is my Ford Mondeo wearing tyres faster than normal? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Mondeo Titanium five-door hatch is coming up for three years old and 20,000 miles. At a recent check-up I was dismayed to be told that the front tyres...
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  How do I run in an Audi A4? 28 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am due to take delivery of a new A4 Auto 2.0 Petrol and wondering about running it in. I am due to drive to Ireland - mostly motorway and fast 'A'...
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  Kia, Hyundai or Ford crossover SUV? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am at a loss which car to buy! It is either Hyundai ix35 or Kia Sportage (which has been my favourite) or the Ford Kuga for its ride quality - but...
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  Speeding Fines from Australia 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently returned from Australia where I was driving a hired car. I have now received two speeding fines in the post relating to being caught on...
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  Buying a second hand family car- what would you recommend? 4 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am coming out of company car scheme and need to buy second car, looking for something to own for a couple of years due to my high mileage. I have a 5k...
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  Can you recommend quieter tyres for my 2005 Jaguar X-Type? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2005 Jaguar X-Type 3-litre 4-wheel drive with 14,000 miles since new. I am very pleased with the car, but the road noise is rather high and the...
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  Do I need to replace my cam belt? 12 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Saab is due its annual service - 4 years. According to the service schedule it is due a timing belt change at 72,000 miles / 4 years. My car...
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  Traction control on or off in snow? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Honest John has previously advised that ESP/ESC should turned off when driving in snowy or icy conditions. My Skoda has ASR (anti-skid regulation) but...
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  Buying an easy access car, please recommend 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife suffers wife a back problem and needs a new car which she can "climb" into rather than "drop" into. Please suggest a car, we would prefer AWD &...
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  Renault Koleos 2.0dCi reliability 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Happy New Year and good health to you all at HJ Do you know if there are any reliability issues with the 2.0dci engines fitted to the Renault Koleos...
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  Reduced Focus fuel economy 24 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2009 Ford Focus 1.6TDCi Zetec which I have had since April 2011. I have consistently managed 54-55mpg. However since the car had a major service...
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  Saab cars and the future 24 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned Saabs for years but, for obvious reasons, am now worried. I have always changed them every two years or so. I have an 08 Vector convertible...
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  Screeching 206 16 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My car is a 2000 W Peugeot 206 1.1 with 96000 on the clock. I was driving down the motorway yesterday evening and my car started screeching/whining...
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  What car for my varied needs? 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My needs are varied. Most trips tend to be in the city with the occasional long trip and an annual journey to the Black Forest in Germany. I thought...
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  petrol or diesel for fuel economy? 2 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a replacement family sized car in the new year, I want something good on fuel econonmy and am considering a diesel. I feel that if I...
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  I need a reliable, spacious, quality estate for £8000 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I need a presentable, reliable, roomy estate that will take me to work every day, winter and summer, on country roads in Yorkshire, plus 20,000 motorway...
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  Fuel leak in a Movano 1 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 2.2 DTI Movano. It has fuel leaking from a pipe behind the engine which looks like some kind of leak off. Does anybody know what the...
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  Winter tyres or 4x4? 16 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of upgrading my 159 to a 4x4 (possibly an Alfa Romeo 159 Q4 if I can find one) as it is useless in the winter weather! I wonder whether I...
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  Unused car 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a new Citroen C4 which will not be used very much this winter and want to purchase a car cover to protect it. What should I purchase? Also what...
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  Trailer for sale or rent 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered at reasonable price a 2003/53 Nissan X-Trail, 31k miles, 2.5 litre petrol, automatic. What are the pros and cons of this model?