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Want to replace our two cars - what do you recommend? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
We currently run two cars and would like to replace one or both in the next couple of months. My husband drives an 03 plate Toyota Corolla vvti 1.6... -
Is undertaking illegal when passing a slow moving vehicle on the motorway? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I noted your reply to JA, Peacehaven and was a bit concerned that your readers may not have understood your point. The Highway Code and the Road Traffic... -
Why are people unrealistic in their expectations for a car's fuel economy? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I agree with you that government economy figures for new cars are often deceiving, as they are here in the US. But surely anyone with a modicum of sense... -
I want to replace my Focus ST - what will offer better fuel economy and should I buy a diesel? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2006 Focus ST which I've owned for four years, and apart from a replacement alternator and door strap the only cost has been routine... -
Are my driving habits likely to be causing DPF problems on my Mondeo? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Over the recent past I have read what to me seem conflicting views on diesel-engined cars and the problems that different types of driving and mileage... -
Golf cutting out intermittently 21 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
Over the past 6 months my 2003 Golf has been sporadically cutting out while I am driving it. I have had it in the garage for a total of 3 weeks and... -
Squeaky scream 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife's 53,000 mile, 2006 Toyota Landcruiser LC5 has made a squeaking / rubbing noise when starting from cold for the past couple of years. (The noise... -
My car caught fire 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
On Friday 1st April I was driving along the road in my 2006 Audi A4 convertible with my three year old daughter. All of a sudden I started to smell... -
Can you make your correspondent MC of Stockport aware of the toll road situation in Ireland? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
Further to the letter form MC of Stockport who received an invoice from e-Flow: All motoring visitors to the Republic of Ireland should be aware that most... -
Why is my Mazda 6 returning just 40mpg when it is advertised as returning up to 52mpg? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mazda 6 estate 'Takuya' edition in September 2010. It’s a 2.2TDi (163ps) with an advertised mpg of 40.9 urban and 52.3 combined. Given the rising... -
Should I specify the Standard or Sport suspension when I order my new Audi A1 TFSI Sport? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm tempted to order an Audi A1 1.4 TFSI Sport DSG but can't find one to drive. Your review gave me a lot of confidence, but could you please answer two... -
Can you suggest a replacement for our Toyota RAV4 which has a better gearbox? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Just over seven years ago, when tossing up between a Freelander and RAV4 D-4D, I took your advice and bought the RAV4. It was excellent until it reached... -
What shall I replace our Octavia with? 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Another letter asking for your advice. I am an elderly lady, now the sole driver as my husband is not fit anymore. We have a 2005 2.0 litre diesel Skoda... -
Off the handle 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Being short, my wife has to have the driver's seat of her 04 Fiesta 1.4 Ghia fully forward when driving, for comfort and safety. For ease of entry and... -
Should I get a Vauxhall Insignia or Volkswagen Passat as a company car? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had a Mondeo Zetec Estate 2.0 for three years. It's done 90,000 miles and is never any trouble. The lease is up soon and my employer/lease firm... -
Does my Peugeot 807 need a new DPF? 5 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2-litre 2003 Peugeot 807 LX HD. In March we were driving on a motorway when the engine light came on, and the computer read "anti pollution fault"... -
My no-claims bonus has lapsed - where can I insure my Volkswagen Golf R32 cheaply? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a good broker/underwriter for me. I have been a named driver on my wife's car insurance policy since 2006, when I sold my car which was... -
Scrap unhappy 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
For the last week I've been helping my son look for another car. He drives a lot of miles, but has a wife and child to support on a minimal income, and... -
Motor voter 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Mike Rutherford writes about the increases in "road tax", as he calls it, for vehicles in the higher emissions bands. The Government clearly realises the... -
Looking to replace our Volvo 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Recently retired we have been looking to change our 6-year-old Volvo V40 (winter package) for something slightly smaller. My husband has a problem with...
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