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  My car has been SORN'd for several years - how do I get it registered and back on the road? 22 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My 1970 Jaguar 420G has been on a SORN for a number of years. The restoration is nearly complete. How do I get it registered and back on the road?
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  What sort of diesel regeneration does my car have? 10 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2013 Mercedes E250. What sort of diesel regeneration does it have? I drive 50 miles or more on main roads at least weekly.
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  Which tyres do you recommend for a Mazda MX-5? 30 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  In the Telegraph on Saturday you recommended tyres for an MX-5. I have a 2008 2-litre version. I was thinking of fitting Michelin CrossClimate, or similar...
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  How often do Ford Powershift gearboxes need an oil change? 30 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Ford Kuga with an automatic transmission that has covered 10,000 miles. Does the oil need changing soon as some suggest a range from 30000 miles...
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  Is there a good seven-seat MPV that's petrol? 7 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I need to buy a car to replace my poorly Kia Sedona. Is there a realistic petrol large family car? We need seven full-size seats plus boot space (the Sedona...
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  Is there a two-seater sports car that has room behind for a small dog? 5 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Many years ago I drove an MGB GT which was basically two seats plus a shelf, but handy for a small dog. I now am looking for a more up to date sporty soft...
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  My car only blows cold air from the heater - what's the problem? 7 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Vauxhall Astra that is blowing cold air only. I have checked the coolant levels and they're fine. What could be the problem?
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  What would have caused the fire in my MINI? 2 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving recently when my 2007 MINI Clubman caught fire. It had had a new diesel engine fitted over the summer after the previous engine suffered...
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  Is the Mitsubishi L200 pick-up any good? 5 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is the Mitsubishi L200 pick-up any good?
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  I asked for a new IAM badge and they said I should take another test - is this fair play? 28 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Being a member of The Institute of Advanced Motorists and having the badge stolen off the car grill, I asked the IAM if I could purchase a new badge. They...
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  What's the best first car? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is 18 and has £3000 to spend on her first car. She loves the look of a Fiat 500 but I have some concerns after reading reviews about performance...
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  Do you know the value of my 1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 18 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a mint condition 1994 Mercedes-Benz C-Class with 98,000 miles. It looks like new and drives like new. Any idea of what it may be worth? I passed...
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  If you could buy any car, what would you choose? 6 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a field service engineer and I'm looking for a new car. If you could buy any car (estate, saloon or hatchback), what would you choose? It would have...
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  Why is the start-stop function in my car not working? 5 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2017 Ford Kuga, which has now done 4000 miles. Recently the start-stop function only works intermittently. The main dealer has said that I'm not...
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  If you insure a car using an incorrect reg number - is the insurance invalid? 26 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has just bought a new car. In advance of collection, a reg number was supplied by the garage, and she arranged insurance based on that. She went...
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  If I claim for an accident on one vehicle, do I have declare this to the insurers of my other cars? 14 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have been driving for over 50 years with no insurance claims. Last year, I was allegedly involved in a minor incident in my motorhome and my insurance...
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  What would cause the loss of power steering in my Jaguar XJS? 12 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1989 Jaguar XJS. Today I moved it off the drive for the first time in five months and it's obvious that the power steering has stopped functioning....
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  My car slid on ice on private property that wasn't gritted and damaged a gate - should I have to pay for the damage? 5 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I was leaving a business park on Friday morning when my car slid on black ice and hit the entrance gate. My car is damaged and the owner of the business...
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  What should I look out for when buying an ex-mobility car? 2 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Peugeot Partner Tepee from a dealer, but it's an ex-mobility car. Can you advise me on this deal? It's not got any visible marks,...
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  Which scrappage scheme should I buy a new car through? 3 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I would like a new car. It needs to be cheap, small, reliable and economical as I drive less than 4000 miles a year. Which cars would fit my requirements?