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  Why did the police close the M4 for nearly five hours due to concerns "for a man's welfare"? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Recently on my way to work I, like thousands of other commuters, was held up on the M4 motorway for nearly five hours, due to “fear for a man's welfare”....
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  Quids in 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I parked in a car park (run by Premier Parking Solutions) opposite Didcot Station last week. I put five one-pound coins into their machine which would...
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  Valuations not meeting reality 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Just a word of warning for your readers about WeBuyAnyCar.com. Do not expect anywhere near the Internet valuation when you take your car to their buyers....
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  Horsework - we need an estate for golf and horses 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Having driven a good workhorse for the last seven years, a Vauxhall Astra Estate, I am now in a position to buy a new car for the first time in my life,...
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  What is my Cat D Toyota Yaris Verso worth? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Yaris Verso GS 2001 model in beige. When I bought it in February this year it had only done 9980 miles. It was a Category D but was repaired,...
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  I need to replace my Hyundai Terracan with something cheaper to run - would a Skoda Scout be suitable? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Hyundai Terracan 2.9CRDT manual. It has 118,000 miles on the clock, I'm lucky if it is worth £4000. The Terracan does 22-24mpg and I need something...
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  Why is our Vauxhall Meriva suffering a steering fault? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 1.7 TDI Vauxhall Meriva from a trade dealer (hence no warranty) in March 2010. After about eight weeks, I was attempting to pull out of a...
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  Should I repair my Mercedes-Benz SLK's engine management fault before selling? 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned my 03-plate Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompressor for five years. It was supplied by a Mercedes-Benz dealer but I have chosen to have it serviced...
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  Best policy 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I thought you and your readers might like to hear of the excellent service I received this week from a local independent garage, F R Pulleyn of Station...
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  Feetal position 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I actually know an automatic right foot only driver. Although she didn't kill or injure anyone, she managed to create mayhem and damage six other cars...
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  Do you know anything about 'Express Visual Checks' on the Volkswagen Scirocco? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was recently 'invited' by my supplying dealer to bring my 10-month-old 170 BHP Volkswagen Scirocco TDI/DSG car in for what was termed an 'Express Visual...
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  Can I perform an oil change on my BMW diesel without invalidating my service plan? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 BMW 2-litre coupe diesel. At the time of purchase I also purchased the service package. The longlife oil has to be changed every two years...
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  What could be causing my Renault Clio's starting problem? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2003 Renault Clio 1.5 DCi with 70,000 miles. When starting from cold, the engine turns and fires but does not pick up. On the third attempt the...
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  Should I replace my Mazda 3 with an Audi A6 or a Honda Accord Tourer? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently run a 2005 Mazda 3 2-litre Sport saloon, but a new baby, labrador and broody wife mean it's time to look for an estate. With the part-ex I...
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  Which sensible but fun car could I buy to replace my Subaru Impreza WRX? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own an '08 plate Subaru Impreza WRX which I love dearly but, having been caught speeding (39 in a 30 zone!) earlier this year, I now have three...
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  My 2001 Ford Focus hesitates under acceleration. I've replaced the MAF sensor but what else could it be? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2001 Ford Focus 1.6 LX just over two weeks ago. When purchased it had a fault which the RAC diagnosed as a faulty MAF sensor. Since then this...
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  Flatbattery gets you nowhere 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A friend has had a Renault Clio Expression 1.2 16 valve 3-door since its first registration on 15th November 2001. It has done 18,000 miles. Since the...
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  Why is my 2003 Mazda 6 stalling and producing smoke? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased an '03 reg Mazda 6 2.0 (136bhp) TS TD. The car has done 75,000 miles. In my rear view mirror I can see smoke in the headlights...
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  Can you recommend a 4x4 to replace my Porsche Cayenne which is cheaper to run? 18 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Porsche Cayenne which is great but very thirsty. Due to a change in circumstances I am now having to drive 200 miles every two weeks, which is...
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  Which vehicle would you recommend as a replacement for my Toyota Corolla Verso? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Toyota Corolla Verso for seven years. It has been brilliant but the warranty can no longer be renewed and I'd like to buy a replacement. For...