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  I've got 40,000 miles out of my Mazda 6's factory-fitted Bridgestone Turanza tyres. 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest PH's email regarding getting only 20,000 miles out of the front tyres of his Mondeo. I've just changed the front tyres on my 2008...
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  Did you know that it's actually illegal for petrol stations to advertise the goods they sell? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Apropos your recent article on signposting prices and brands of petrol on the motorway, did you know there is actually a law against declaring what is...
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  Luxury or Sensibility? 6 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a car with a budget of £12k. I want a bit of luxury and have looked at 5 year old Jag XJs, S Class Mercs, 7 series BMWs and Audi...
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  Will a brief lack of lead substitute damage the engine of my Series III Land Rover? 6 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I normally add some lead substitute to the tank of our 1980's Series III Land Rover. The other day I didn't (because the garage didn't have any on its...
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  Buying a used estate for the family 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is looking to buy a family estate for the arrival of our second child, and also to use for her garden design business. We have a budget of...
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  Looking to buy a Peugeot 407 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would like some advice about the 2.7 HDI Peugeot 407 SW. I'm looking to buy one and would like to be advised about any faults or problems I may find....
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  Valued opinion 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  What must I do to become a classic car and motorcycle valuer? I absolutely love all cars and motorcycles but haven't got an in depth knowledge of them...
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  Can you recommend a fun cabriolet for £34,000 to replace my Scirocco GT? 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 09 plate Scirocco GT TDi 140, but fancy a fun cabrio that can be used as an everyday vehicle. I've £20,000 to spend, in addition to trade-in. Any...
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  When's the Lexus IS due a replacement? 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm hoping someone can shed a bit of light on whether you have heard when the Lexus IS is due for a replacement. I've read rumours on a couple of sites...
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  Can you recommend a car that will take three child seats across the rear seats? 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My niece wants to buy a car that will take at least three child seats in the rear for the school run. Can you recommend any reliable vehicles? Also, can...
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  Jaguar or Lexus? 17 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Recently retired and want to buy a used car that has a very comfortable ride. I have considered a Jaguar XF or Lexus IS250 but would welcome your opinion...
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  Pricing up my Volvo/ Buying confusion 14 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volvo V70 which we have looked after. I am having difficulty pricing it. It's in good order and has been looked after. I'm finding it brain...
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  Thanks for recommending McGard to replace my son's Volvo V70's locking wheel nut. 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Our son recently lost the locking wheel nut for his Volvo V70 estate car, an event that must happen quite often. After numerous enquiries to the local...
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  How much for an Audi Q7? 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  How much could I expect to get for a June 2007 Audi Q7 3.0 S Line Quattro TDI Tiptronic? No part exchange as I've already bought another vehicle and...
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  Snowy conditions 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We are senior citizens living in a pea shingle road on a slight hill and have trouble getting out in snowy conditions. We are considering chains or autosocks...
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  Is £2,800 a reasonable price for repairing my father's Rover 75's automatic gearbox? 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 88-year-old father was towing his caravan when the automatic gearbox of his 10-year-old Rover 75 2.0-litre turbodiesel failed. His Rover agent in Grantham...
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  Why are my BMW X3's brake discs wearing as fast as the brake pads? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW X3 automatic has covered 38,000 miles from new in my ownership and recently had an inspection and brake fluid change at Sytner High Wycombe. The...
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  Will my 2003 Rover 75's failed head gasket be covered by consumer legislation? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a used 2003 Rover 75 two months ago from a car sales showroom. The head gasket blew last week and subsequently at the garage the block was found...
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  Can I replace my Audi A6's low profile tyres with standard fittings? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just a purchased an Audi A6 Avant (08) 3.0 TDI quattro that has factory-fitted Michelin 255/35ZR19. Over 40mph, these tyres have a very obvious...
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  Recommend an estate car with room for two baby seats and a booster seat across the rear seat? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Child number three is due in December, so we are in need of a conventional estate car that is capable of fitting two baby seats and one booster seat across...