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  • Super unleaded: Which brands are free from ethanol? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Can you please advise what brands of super unleaded fuel are still free from ethanol as I now understand Shell VPower contains an unspecified amount of...
  • Which wheels and tyres can we go down to? 24 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We currently have low profile run flat tyres - front 215/40 rear 245/35. We find the ride most uncomfortable on the worst county roads in the midlands...
  • SEAT Leon water ingress 29 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    The car windows always steam in my Leon. I'm told this is a design fault. It has lead to the airbag sensors corroding under my seats. Have you ever hurd...
  • 5 or 6 speed Yaris 1.4 D-4D 25 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to get a D-4D 1.4 Yaris in order to reduce the cost of my daily motorway / A road 84 mile commute. I note from the technical specs there is...
  • Are there any cheap alternatives to the AA? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My AA membership renewal has just arrived at double last years fee. I intend to cancel. Would you please recommend the best alternative?
  • Buying an Audi to beat depreciation 22 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I currently have a BMW Z4 and have been shocked by its depreciation. I'm looking to change to a more practical car - either the A1 Sportback or the new...
  • Buying small car for £2500 to £3000 13 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to buy a second hand small car, it needs to be small, cheap to insure, cheap to run and most importantly as reliable as possible - dull is...
  • I need quieter tyres 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have an 08 Golf 1.4 TSI on Pirelli P6000 195/65VR15 tyres. They last for about 28-30,000 miles but I find them very noisy and rather harsh running...
  • A large family car - what do you suggest? 10 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking for a used estate or 4x4/Crossover. My husband is 6'5 and we need to be able to fit a baby seat behind him, which we currently struggle...
  • 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)
  • Less is more 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Recently my Ford Mondeo was written off in a hit and run accident. To lower my insurance I purchased an older Renault Clio 1.2. To my astonishment, my...
  • How can I flush the fuel from my Morgan 4/4 after storing it for nine months? 27 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    After fitting a new battery, my little Morgan 4/4 started ok after hibernation. But it's not running sweetly and I put it down to tired petrol; 3/4 full...
  • Tyres for wet grip? 25 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We currently run a second generation MINI Cooper with 16" wheels on 195/55 runflat tyres. What tyres would you recommend for good grip in wet, cold and...
  • Is a 1.6-litre big enough? 26 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am interested in a 5008 but wonder if a 2-litre engine would be better than a 1.6, I have difficulty in believing that a 1.6 would be powerful enough...
  • Audi TT purchase 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to purchase a 2009 or 2010 Audi TT 2.0 coupe but do i go for the petrol or diesel version, I do approx 15k miles per year and do i go for...
  • Long lost Vitesse 13 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Last week's Telegraph report on the London to Brighton Classic Car run was illustrated with a photo of a Triumph Vitesse reg. VAP 509H. I owned this car...
  • Recently retired 15 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm recently retired after 25 years company car use now need to purchase a car (not new). Budget £10k. Five-year-old max, reasonable running costs,...
  • Can you make your readers aware of this consultation relating to the extension of HGVs by seven feet? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    May I draw readers attention to the consultation to allow articulated HGVs to become 7 feet longer? The DfT wants everyone to participate in the consultation,...
  • Where can I buy a Volkswagen Golf VI for a good price? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have run my Volkswagen Golf Mark III 1.4 into the ground and am looking to replace it with a Golf mark VI. What model should I go for and where could...
  • My emmissions light is on 26 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    A couple days ago my EPC lights came on. After I stop it disappears. Today the emmissions light went on. The car is a VW Golf 1.6 from 2001. I have...
 

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