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  Can I demand a free fuel economy check for my Vauxhall Astra under warranty? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've had an Astra SRI150 CDTI leased from new since February. In 5000 miles the fuel consumption has gradually worsened by about 10 per cent. I'm now averaging...
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  Who in Leicester can replace my Peugeot 306's off-side driveshaft? 2 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I can't believe that my 2001 immaculate Peugeot 306 is in need of an o/s driveshaft. The car has only done 52,000 miles and I’m the second owner. It’s...
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  Photo finishing 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I will be collecting a pre-booked Europcar hire-car from a French airport this Summer. My current UK paper driving licence does not expire for a few years...
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  I'd like to buy my friend's Fiat Doblo 1.9 diesel, but should I expect DPF problems? 25 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of getting rid of my faithful SEAT Arosa 1.0 and buying my friend's Fiat Doblo 1.9 diesel, on a 53 plate with 94,000 miles. My driving is...
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  Why's the fuel filter alarm light coming on in my KIA Cee'd? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a KIA Cee'd 1.6 LS for 15 months now and have been very happy with the performance. It is used mainly for longer distance motorway driving when...
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  Do you know of a good used car showroom near Long Ditton? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter lives in Long Ditton and is learning to drive. She will purchase a small used car up to around £5000, and to give her some idea of what is...
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  Where can I buy a 500cc automatic microcar in the UK? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can you still drive a 3-wheeler on provisional licence, as was rumoured long ago? I want to get a cheap secondhand microcar or even a 3-wheeler for my...
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  Shifting circumstances 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Do you have any views on, or feedback from members concerning best driving technique with Honda’s I-Shift? I currently have a perfectly satisfactory 2006...
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  Advice Verso 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have had a Toyota Yaris Verso for eight years, but it was discontinued about three years ago. It has proved to be the perfect car with a Tardis like...
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  Transmission tansition 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I drive a Toyota Verso car, which is almost 3 years old. The car has the Multi Mode Transmission (MMT). The car is superb but I have never really learnt...
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  Incapacity benefit 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We’re considering buying a Volvo V70. Volvo has announced a V70 1.6D DRIVe, which my wife likes but I’m concerned that it might be a little underpowered....
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  Freckless driving 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Just as a matter of interest: I was cleaning my FIAT 500 this week and, horror of horrors, saw “dreaded orange pinprick spots.” My car has been treated...
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  Tall toury 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am working on a business plan to form a personal tour company based on luxury SUVs for the better view they afford. So comfort, safety, reliability and...
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  Roar zone 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2.0 Golf GT TDI Mk V with 56,000 miles on the clock and when I am driving on a very smooth road at around 40mph the road noise is terrible, I...
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  Mr Softy 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a medium sized car that is comfortable to drive. Most makes have stiff suspension, sports seats and the like. Why? I drive a 2004 Ford...
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  Track-king specialists 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is celebrating her 30th birthday soon and we were looking for an unsual gift. As she loves driving, we thought of a track day surprise and...
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  Bangers for your bucks 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My son is just about to take his driving test and I would like to buy him a SAFE, economical, low insurance group first car. I had thought about a Peugeot...
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  Changing sides 14 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a left hand drive car for use in Spain, ideally in the UK in order that I can part-exchange my current right hand drive car. The dealer...
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  Driving by the seat of your plans 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2004 SEAT Leon 1.6 SX which we have had since May 2004 and have been extremely pleased with. Current mileage on the SEAT is 39,000. We are...
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  Foot-wrath 3 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me whether it is legal to park with nearside wheels on the footpath or verge? I have always understood it was a No-No based on a fine to member...