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  Overheating Peugeot 207 4 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Peugeot 207CC has an intermittent fault of overheating. After about 20 mins of running, on comes the fan and up goes the temp gauge, heading to boiling....
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  Land Rover Discovery - which winter tyres are best? 16 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I live in the Scottish Highlands, which gets heavy snow and ice from November till April. I own a 2009 Land Rover Discovery, but am not sure which tyres...
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  Where is the best place to get a deal on two new cars? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of purchasing, outright, one new car from the Honda (Jazz) and Toyota (Verso S) ranges and one new car from the Toyota (Auris) or Skoda...
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  Audi A5 or Jaguar XF? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  A very simple question. Which, in your opinion, is the better car - an Audi A5 or a Jaguar XF? I currently have an A4 S line which I am looking to replace.
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  I have a central locking noise on driver's side door of 307 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Good morning, there is a strange noise from my o/s front door it sounds like the central locking unit its a sort of whizzing noise it still works, but...
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  Gearbox problem with Micra 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Nissan Micra K11 S reg & it goes into all gears when driven from cold but as the car warms up I have trouble getting it into 5th gear...
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  Fuel economy when coasting 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A leaflet from the Department of Transport ("Be a smarter driver and save money") says this: "Don't coast downhill or towards the lights in neutral as...
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  A new 4x4 30 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have owned a Honda CR-V and then Toyota Rav 4's as we prefer the higher platform ride. We are thinking of buying a slightly more luxurious vehicle with...
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  What do you think of the Toyota RAV4 Valvematic auto? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  What is your impression of Toyota RAV4 2.0 petrol Valvematic automatic, please?
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  Are dual mass flywheels fitted to modern diesel automatics? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest your comments about problems with dual mass flywheels used on modern diesel engines. Can you please clarify if these are also fitted...
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  Mud and snow tyres 6 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Comment is made on the advantage of winter tyres over standard tyres. I have a Honda CR-V fitted with M & S ( mud and snow). How do these fit in the...
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  Buying new 7 seater 30 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I currently have an Ford s max and am thinking about changing it for a four by four, I have narrowed my choices down to: Audi Q7 (2006) Land Rover Discovery...
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  Tyres in Europe 25 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am driving to Italy and returning via Austria and Germany in November. Can I use my UK tyres - Pirelli P7 (I carry snow chains) or do I have to have...
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  New estate car 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Which new estate would you recommend for a young mother with two children? Budget up to £14k.
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  Will it damage my Mazda 6's gearbox if I 'block change' from fourth to sixth gear? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Mazda 6 has six gears, but I rarely use fifth gear and usually change from fourth direct into sixth gear. I am told this damages the gearbox. Is this...
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  Why does our Mini Clubman Cooper SD's fan continue after the engine is switched off? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Earlier this year, I replaced my wife's Mini Clubman Cooper S with the new Clubman Cooper SD. I am delighted with car, although it has a rather noisy engine,...
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  Which of these cars would you recommend as a company vehicle? 19 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you offer any advice regarding the best choice of company car from the list below. Audi A3 1.6TDI 3DR (got at present but want a change)....
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  Are electric cars a potential fire hazard? 20 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  When driven on to a petroleum forecourt close to the pumps, do EVs potentially represent a possible fire hazard? .
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  What are the implications if I change the aspect ratio of my tyres? 10 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  The standard tyres on a VW UP GTI are 195/40 R17’s. The choice of tyre options in this size is limited and the tyres themselves do not help the ride. ...
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  I want a premium, comfortable car. What do you suggest? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking about going down to one car. I'm selling my 2004 Jaguar S-Type and my 2016 Honda Jazz. I'm considering a secondhand Jaguar F-Pace. I want...