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  Are Honda HR-V and CR-V 4x4s suitable for towing? 6 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I often tow a trailer with a 2000 1.8-litre Vauxhall Vectra but I feel that a 4x4 might be more appropriate for the task. A local motor trader has a range...
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  Why did our Peugeot 406's airbag deploy for no reason? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving my wife’s 1999 Peugeot 406 110 HDI estate earlier today when the airbag warning light came on. The car has been prone to a few electrical...
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  Buying an economical used car 12 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace my 2002 diesel Mazda 323 which I have had for 3 years and has been excellent in terms of reliabilty. I would like a similar sized...
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  Which small automatic car should we buy? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a nine-year-old Corolla manual car at present, which has been wonderful. Owing to age and some infirmity we need to change to an automatic car....
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  How can I improve my Mazda MX-5's handing in snow? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My MkII Mazda MX-5 1.8i Icon becomes unsteerable in wet snow (by me, anyway). To make matters worse, the ABS robs me of the brakes completely in slush....
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  Why don't motorway service stations advertise their fuel prices on the motorway any more? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  A few weeks ago you ran an email complaining about high fuel prices at motorway service stations. Several years ago there were large signs before the service...
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  Tracking problems on a Peugeot 207 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned my Peugeot 207 since April 2011, and its been back to the dealership a number of times nw in an attempt to resolve an ongoing issue with the...
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  1995 suzuki vitara automatic problem 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 1995 Suzuki Vitara automatic diesel is playing her up. When she puts it in drive it'll auto change to 1st & 2nd gears ok, but then it'll stay...
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  Audis ringed 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  On 1st June this year, I purchased a brand new Audi A6 Avant S line Special Edition. 5 weeks later it was stolen from my drive following a night-time burglary...
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  Replacement 4x4 13 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a BMW 520D (2009) which averages 54mpg at 70 mph+. However I am looking to replace it, ideally with a 4x4. Budget up to £25k, either new or up...
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  Why did our Hyundai i10's window break when we clipped a wing mirror? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We purchased a Hyundai i10 1.2 Auto Comfort in September of last year and last week my wife, when passing parked cars, drifted in a little and clipped...
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  Where can I get the best price for my MINI Cooper? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have not sold a car privately for about 15 years and would like to know the safest way to go about this. The BMW MINI dealer only offered £3,500 for...
• Audi A3 - Advice on buying Automatics 28 Aug 2010 (Forum)
  , never to get another semi-auto again as long as I live. The next one he says very directly, MUST be a full auto (I only have license for automatic) I keep seeing A3’s which I love and know are historically, reliable cars that aren’t flimsily built but I’ve clocked about 20
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  How can I stop a blown fog light warning showing on my Audi A3's dash? 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2004 A3 3.2 Quattro which has developed a fault which is really bugging me. My rear light cluster lens was slightly cracked and had let in some...
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  Is there any chance that Citroen will contribute towards the repair of my C8's injectors and rockers? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a major problem with my Citroen C8. The vehicle is five years old with 83,000 miles. The injectors need to be removed as the timing is off and damage...
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  Foot bawl 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Might I just chime in on the debate of left foot braking in automatic cars. I started left foot braking shortly after buying my first automatic and, save...
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  Pootle barge 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I'm leaving London for the country and want to buy a tax-free car to pootle around in locally. I'm not overly-mechanically skilled, though can do the basics;...
• SEAT Altea (2004 - ) - 55000 mile report 22 Oct 2009 (Forum)
  response when discussing the issues with the Altea was ?ahhh that?s because it?s a cheap VW? but the only Seat specific part that failed was the boot lock, everything else was generic VAG. Do VAG have a crystal ball which decides which brand their parts are sent to or do all VAG drivers have to deal
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  Side rule 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Advice please. My daughter’s car was hit side on by an old lady driver who admitted total liability (she said she never saw her car coming). An insurance...
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  Credit crunched 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  A friend paid a £13k deposit on a new Aston Martin DB9 and was put on the year or so long waiting list. When he went to collect his car a couple of months...