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  Tyre pressures - should they be increased for driving at speed? 9 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have read with interest your recommendation that tyre pressures be dropped by 3psi for comfort. Yet I remember when you recommended that for long distance,...
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  Renault Clio Leaking Sunroof - is this the case? 4 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter's car had smoke coming from the steering column & horn sounding whilst driving. All caused by a leaking sunroof. The airbag & horn need replacing...
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  Good buy or not? 22 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently been offered a 2010 Toyota Rav 4 2.0 V-MATIC XT-R M-DRIVE S with a genuine 5,000 miles for £10K. I know it is a good car, but will it...
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  Toyota RAV4 - is auto or manual best? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Are there any problems with automatics Toyota RAV4a? I will not be going off road but do live in rural North Wales so do get snow in the winter.
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  What petrol car to replace a Xsara Picasso? 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Bearing in mind all your caveats regarding the car diesel engine, may I ask the following question? I currently run a 54 reg diesel Citroen Xsara Picasso...
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  Which winter tyres for a Mercedes-Benz ML420? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Mercedes-Benz ML 420 SUV currently on 295/40 ZR20 106Y tyres. Which winter tyres would you recommend for this car?
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  Ferrosious little animal 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Sadly, my much-loved Ford Puma is about to meet its demise. Can you recommend a replacement that will have the same driving experience and oomph of the...
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  I have been offered some used winter tyres with good tread. Good idea? 18 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a set of Michelin Alpin winter tyres that were new last winter and had very little wear, about 6mm left, but they were fitted to a...
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  Can I prevent the dashboard reflecting into the windscreen of my Honda Jazz? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a Honda Jazz. It is a beautiful car but when driving in bright sunshine the dashboard reflects badly on the windscreen, so badly...
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  Is a diesel suitable for me? 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm an estate agent who drives 5 miles to get to work and 5 miles back, together with numerous local appointments throughout the day with engine on/engine...
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  Why does this journalist say that the latest Ford Focus is suited to blue collar families? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I think it rather condescending of Andrew English (first drive reviews) to say that the latest Ford Focus 'brings an unmatched standard of equipment to...
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  Where's the power band? 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please could you tell me the power band of the engine of a Honda Civic EX GT VTEC, and how that should affect the way I drive it. (Please don't assume...
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  Petrol SUV - can you recommend one? 25 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive approx 12K to 14K per annum, what petrol SUV can you recommend (comfort, reliability and good running costs are important)
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  Clamping your style 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm about to take delivery of a new, manual drive BMW 320 SE, saloon. Should I invest in a mechanical car security device (‘Krooklock’) or will it be redundant...
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  Can you recommend a small, comfortable hatchback to replace my wife's Suzuki Swift? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has been driving a Suzuki Swift 1.5 for four years and is now looking to update. She ideally would like a five-door hatchback that has less road...
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  Can I drive through Spain on runflat tyres with no spare wheel? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am travelling to Spain by car and I understand that it is obligatory to carry a spare wheel. I have runflat tyres and also carry a tyre inflator. Are...
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  Why is my Ford Focus losing power? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Focus Zetec has recently started losing power whilst I am driving and the speedometer drops to zero. The car still moves but is very slow, and...
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  Does the 2009 Peugeot 207 SW have a DPF and a dual mass flywheel? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2009 Peugeot 207 SW but I have a couple of questions. Does it have a dual mass flywheel and are there any known problems? Does...
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  Is my Nissan Micra's temperature warning light connected to the engine malfunction light? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 1994 Nissan Micra's engine malfunction light has come on. For the last week, my temperature warning light has been coming on now and again, too. Is...
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  How can I bypass the immobiliser built in to the Citroen ZX Volcane? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1994 Citroen ZX Volcane which has the plastic push-in immobiliser, which I have lost. Does anyone know how to bypass these so I can start my car?...