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  • Buying a crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body. Which has best petrol engine? 17 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a new crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body as I like the high seating position. I am retired and do little motorway driving so I want a petrol...
  • 16" spare wheel but 17" fitted all round 8 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Just had my first puncture on my T Spirit, which has factory fitted 17" wheels. The compact spare is 16". I'm having to wait for the replacement tyre to...
  • How should I fit deeper profile tyres to my Chevrolet Orlando? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have just purchased a Chevrolet Orlando with 235/45R18's. If I wanted deeper profile tyres do I need to change wheels? Also what would you recommend...
  • Snow chains not allowed - what now? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The hand book for my C250 Estate Sport 2011 tells me I can't fit snowchains as the wheels are 255/35/18's. I spoke with a chain distributor who says...
  • Should I pay a Parking Charge Notice? 9 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I parked in an M & S car park managed by Euro car parks. I had to park at an angle over the white line separating the bays as the car next to me had also...
  • Need a new car that is comfortable and can carry a wheelchair 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have owned an Audi A4 2.0-litre saloon automatic for the past nine years. It has now done 70,000 miles. We are aged 74 and are thinking about replacing...
  • Mystery bleep from my Mercedes-Benz C220's dash - what is it? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI. Over the last week a single bleep has started emit from the centre console area every four to five minutes. This...
  • Is it a good idea to get a family friend to service an Audi? 6 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking at purchasing a 2005 55-plate Audi A4 Avant 2.0T FSI S-Line. It has done 77,000 miles. My dad (an avid follower of Honest John) says...
  • Can you advise an £11,000 car for motorway driving? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own an Audi 2.0 S Line Avant, which my wife is now having difficulty getting in and out of. I do approx 15k a year, of which 10k is motorway....
  • What should I replace my Renault Scenic with? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of changing my Renault Scenic 2004 and wonder what you might recommend? I like the high seating position but I don't like the electric handbrake,...
  • Store or sell when I move abroard? 23 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I currently own two cars - an 07 reg Ford S-Max Titanium and a 53-reg Citroen C3. Both have relatively low mileage but their book value will not reflect...
  • Replacing a worn tyre 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am currently talking with Renault re the n/s/r tyre, which wears on the outer edge and has done from new. I have had the car 4 wheel Lazer aligned...
  • Is the Esso cinema ticket competition really free? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    The Esso campaign: “Let Esso treat you to a night out at the movies” is anything but free, claiming this treat ticket is only online and you cannot opt...
  • Buying a new small car 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have £12000 to spend on a car (either new or "recently new"). My main requirements are the school run and going to the shops each about 12 miles from...
  • Changing the wheels on my Audi A3 - what tyres? 26 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Switching to 16" from OE18" wheels on my Audi A3 Cabriolet S-Line to ease hard ride. (Insurance compnay will be advised) I'm being ofered 100+ tyre...
  • My Subaru 4WD pick-up is reliable, versatile and frugal. 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I fully endorse DH of Bakewell's comments regarding small pick-ups. My little Subaru 4WD pick-up is an amazing vehicle and it's a great shame they were...
  • Is it time to change our car? 12 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We own a 2007 Seat Leon 1.9 diesel. It has been a very reliable car, but it is due a cam belt and, at almost five years old, I wonder whether it is liable...
  • Land Rover Discovery 3 tyres 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Interesting to read the answer to the LR Discovery tyres question.... My D3 was factory fitted with Pirelli Scorpion P zero M&S tyres. I've had the...
  • Downsizing from a Golf 10 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have decided that it is time to change our Golf 1.9 TDI - a great car. We have a budget of around £10K; we do about 15K miles a year, very little of...
  • Buying an SUV in Malta? 23 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are moving to Malta soon and need a car that will accommodate our labrador. My wife also prefers an Automatic. Within our budget for a 3 year lease,...
 

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