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  Would an imported Lamborghini LM002 be a good investment? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  From time to time on my travels here in Kent, Surrey and Sussex I have seen a tree surgeon who has a Lamborghini four-wheel-drive. It’s an ugly brute of...
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  Am I breaking the law by selling my car outside my house with a 'For Sale' sign in the window? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Recently I had my old car for sale outside my house with a "For Sale" sign in the window. To my astonishment I was visited by a local authority officer...
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  Controlled sub-stance 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have been following your various comments over the years on left foot braking and was interested to see the one headed "Science friction". You stated,...
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  Twist or stick? 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently driving a 13-month-old VW Golf 1.4TSI SE. This was chosen by my husband from new, but sadly he died suddenly last September and the car...
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  Is the Volkswagen Eos ABS Teves fault a known defect? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 56 Reg (Nov 2006) Volkswagen Eos has developed a fault with the ABS and my local Volkswagen dealership has quoted me £1300 to replace the unit, although...
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  Ling and buy 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm sending this email because I have recently leased a car from Lings Cars and received a message asking if I, along with other customers, would contact...
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  Play de-misty for me 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Your recent cover story about the Honda Jazz makes interesting reading, but I should like to add a few points. I bought a new 1.4i DSI SE CVT-7 at the...
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  The state of the roads - Holy places 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  You must have received thousands of letters about the state of our roads. However, after a three-mile drive to our town centre, I feel I must add my comments....
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  Strapping little fellow 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a new baby arriving at the beginning of November. We've been used to driving round in our 3-door Corsa for the past few years, or me on my motorbike,...
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  What's the best aftermarket tyre pressure monitoring system? 20 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
  A recently experienced a slow puncture and this has made me think about getting a car tyre pressure monitoring system for my Skoda Roomster. Do you consider...
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  Buying a Mazda 3 - petrol or diesel? 18 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of purchasing a new Mazda 3 but can't decide between the 2.0 165 PS petrol or the 2.2 150 PS diesel. I have heard that the petrol models...
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  Need a 4x4 for towing a horsebox 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to buy a second car, solely for towing a horsebox. We will only be using it once every two weeks or so for distances of between 10 to 100...
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  What car is best for carrying dogs? 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace our expensive to run 2007 Kia Sorento . It must accommodate up to three large dogs and cope with winter weather and rural roads for our...
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  Can you suggest a replacement for our Smart Car? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I want to exchange my 2004 Smart Fortwo for a similar small car, predominately used for short in-town journeys. We have another car for longer trips when...
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  Where do I stand legally with a dealer I bought a classic car from? 3 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 1991 Roller from a dealer a couple of hours or so journey from me. On test drive the aircon was not blowing cold, so the dealer said he'd get...
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  What is the battery degradation in PHEVs? 11 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering purchasing a new Lexus NX 450+ which I expect to keep for several years. If I maximise the use of the PHEV battery, it occurs to me...
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  What do you think will be the result if the Government is able to make all vehicles electric by 2035? 7 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What do you think will be the result if the Government is able to make all vehicles by 2035 electric? I understand that the legislation will be all petrol...
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  What's a good starter classic on a tight budget? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have wanted to dip my toe into the classic car scene for a long time. I have a budget of £500 to £800 to get a starter car. I am open to anything so...
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  Why is the ride unsettled in my 1990 Saab 900? 4 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 1990 Saab 900 auto. It has travelled 126,000 miles.The full service history does not show any replacement of suspension parts....
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  Vauxhall Meriva rattling noise from engine 9 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Vauxhall Meriva 1.3 diesel. When driving I get a serious rattling sound from the engine. It is a tinney sound like loose tappets or timing...