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  • Should my husband replace his Mercedes-Benz ML with a Porsche Cayenne? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My husband is on his third Mercedes-Benz ML. His current ML350 is now three years old and he is starting to look for his next car. He thinks this ML350...
  • I'm about to get a new top spec Mazda 6 as a company car - should I report back on my experiences over the next three years? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My company Skoda Superb estate was wrecked in December last year and since then I have been driving around in an Octavia estate from the company pool,...
  • Flashing oil light and grinding noise in my Focus? 12 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Just organised a holiday in France to discover that the oil light in my Ford Focus (2001) flashes every now and again - usually if I need to brake heavily....
  • Which MPV for high mileage and good comfort? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned a 2007 SEAT Altea 2.0TDI from new and I think that it's time to change. Ideally I'd like something with a little more luggage carrying capacity...
  • Happy 50th to the Morris 1100! 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    50 years ago this month, the first Morris 1100 went on sale. To celebrate this milestone, a group of members of the 1100 Club from the UK, France and Germany,...
  • Can I carry a spare tyre in my Toyota RAV-4? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have just bought a Toyota RAV-4. It has no spare tyre, just a can of goo to inject. However, after inspecting the bay under the floor where the goo and...
  • Can't read the kph on my Sportage 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have had a Kia Sportage KX3 just under two months and really enjoy the vehicle - fuel consumption is between 36/40mpg with 2000 miles on the clock. ...
  • UK car - European long term driving 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have a UK registered vehicle that we wish to take regularly to Spain, France & Portugal. Is there an insurance company that will cover more than...
  • Range Rover Vogue - advice welcome 7 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Long time reader and big fan. I am looking to treat myself and go for a Range Rover Vogue. Due to a budget of ess than 15k I am limited to around 2003...
  • Snow chains on a Volkswagen Golf GTD 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    According to the manual, the tyres on this car (GTD) cannot be fitted with snow chains. We are driving to the French Alps where snow chains must be carried....
  • Seven Grand Tour 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I recently went to Europe with my Audi A6 Avant Quattro 2.5 TDI and, notwithstanding that the car had been fully serviced by Audi Liverpool before I left,...
  • These fuelish things remind me of you 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I went to your website on real fuel figures and found that it is based on a month's consumption. My figures are based on 20,100 miles since new in a VW...
  • What do you think of the Mazda 5 1.6 diesel? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I was interested to read that you are currently running a Mazda 5 1.6 diesel. I sold my 5-year-old 63,000 mile Mazda 5 1.9d Sport prior to going on a long...
  • What could be causing a slight vibration when driving my 20-year-old Volvo 740 through lower gears? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Six months ago I took the cylinder head off my 20-year-old Automatic Volvo 740 Estate to investigate a fairly severe vibration in the engine, even when...
  • Please recommend a replacement for our Renault Laguna with generous load space and good performance in snowy conditions? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We have a mixed bag of needs for a replacement of our 11-year-old Renault Laguna, which is a bit of a workhorse. We're thinking along the lines of a medium-sized...
  • Taking sides 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am 69 years old, and despite driving tens of thousands of miles in this country, have never driven on the Continent. My wife and I would like to go to...
  • Matching numbers 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a 53 plate Golf Match V and I'm thinking of changing it soon. I've spent over £1,800 on it in 14 months and I think it's time for a change....
  • Mont Carlo, or bussed 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My French registered MINI Cooper’s power steering developed a leak at 29,000km. BMW/MINI Cannes, from whom I purchased the car 6 years ago and who have...
  • Transrefusal 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
    My 2003 E39 530 Diesel Automatic owned from new is going in for service soon at 105,000 miles. (I need another 200k miles and it won’t owe me anything.)...
  • Aviation fuel taxes 17 Jul 2006 (Forum)
    Airlines if it flies to UK and refills is taxed as is Air France from Paris if it refuels in UK. BA will be taxed wherever it refuels anywhere in the world but what is to stop American Airlines flying to Paris refuel (tax free under the US/France double taxation agreement) and then stopping off
 

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