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Why do my father's Audi A4's electric windows open by themselves? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My father has an Audi A4, which was made in 2001. Recently the electric windows have started opening by themselves. Have you any idea what is the possible... -
Renault Clio 2001 Dynamique fuses 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm needing to buy some new fuses for my 2001 Renault Clio Dynamique and I'm unsure what type of fuses to buy... Please help! -
Over 70s refresher driving course 10 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
A few weeks ago one of your readers wrote praising the benefits of a refresher course for older drivers. Can you please remind me of the company recommended?... -
Recommendation for a not-too-large 4x4 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 10-Plate Volkswagen Golf TDI. It's excellent, but as I am in the country, I am thinking of trading it in for a 4x4. But I don't want a huge Chelsea... -
Winter tyres - will these fit my Jaguar? 4 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
My friend has a Jaguar S-Type (2007) and wants to purchase winter tyres and wheels 245 x 40 x 18. I have a Jaguar XF 2011 which I will sell to him next... -
What used small auto would you recommend? 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like a small hatchback. Automatic preferable, and in the low tax range. I no longer do serious motoring so it would be just a runabout, but would... -
Which family car after living in the US? 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We will shortly be moving back to the UK from the US and need to purchase a family car. We would like a car with a raised seating position, a large boot,... -
4x4 reliability and Winter/Snow tyres 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Is either of 2007 BMW X3 3.0d and 2006 ML320CDI likely to be appreciably more reliable than the other? For driving one of the above on road in bad winter... -
Big thanks to Ford dealership Perkins of Rayne. 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am a happy owner of a Ford S-Max diesel. I have my servicing done by an independent Ford dealership (Perkins of Rayne). A month after my latest service... -
Porsche oil usage 9 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Should I be concerned that the oil usage in my recently purchased 15k mile 57 reg Cayman S is over the manufacturers limit of 1.5 litres per 1000km (actually... -
What to buy: a Kia Optima or Ford Mondeo? 19 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am about to purchase either an Optima 2Tech or a ex-demo Mondeo Titanium 1.8 TDCi. What effect will the new model Mondeo have on the deprecation of the... -
Buying a Qashqai and a Pixo - what model? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have an Audi Q5 S line 09 reg and a VW Golf CL estate N (96). Thinking of changing both for a new Nissan Qashqai 1.6 Tekna and a ex demo Pixo. We would... -
Paws for thought 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
FIAT has withdrawn the Panda 4x4. Are they due to replace it soon? If not, are there any small 4x4's you could recommend? I spend all winter in the Alps... -
A new car like a Vauxhall Agila 1 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I know nothing about cars. I want a car with a similar shape to the Vauxhall Agila (having written off my 2006 car). I am regularly doing the London to... -
Is Rover or battery maker Delphi responsible for battery failure after nine years? 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Does this win the prize for the most optimistic claim for product failure? Last week my dealer-maintained Rover 75's original manufacturer-fitted battery... -
Buying new small car with space for a disabled buggy 14 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a small car with a boot wide enough for a 117cm long disabled umbrella buggy. It must also be large enough for extra luggage. The back... -
Can you recommend cars of a larger size than the KIA Venga or Nissan Note? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for your suggestions of KIA Venga, Hyundai ix20, Nissan Note, Toyota Verso S and Honda Jazz. Can you suggest any bigger cars with good access? -
New family car 22 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Being snowed in for the third time, I am looking at the possibility of an alternative to my Audi A3, to get me back on the road, but don't care for the... -
My Peugeot 3008's number plate light lenses have fallen off. 14 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
A minor problem to report. Both 'lenses' covering the number plate lights have fallen off and been lost. Otherwise it's a fabulous car in every respect.... -
How often should I change my Peugeot 206's oil and air filters? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Please can you tell me how often should I get the oil and oil filter changed on my 2003 Peugeot 206 SW? Should I get the air filter done at the same time?...