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I damaged a rented motorhome but can't afford to pay for the damage. What do I do? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had a very bad experience with renting a motorhome. When I went to collect the vehicle at the start of my holiday, I was not happy with the condition... -
Which small automatic car offers a high driving position and good visibility? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Polo which is now giving me bad backache on my left-hand side after only a short time driving, which I guess is due to having a curvature... -
Where do I stand legally with a dealer I bought a classic car from? 3 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1991 Roller from a dealer a couple of hours or so journey from me. On test drive the aircon was not blowing cold, so the dealer said he'd get... -
What hybrid do you suggest for a 15 mile daily commute? 8 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
Our journeys are mostly commutes of around 15 miles per day with occasional long trips. Can you suggest an SUV that is either hybrid or electric up to... -
Used SL350 purchased 4wks ago - SBC issues fault codeC2359 2 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I purchased the above from a home based dealer some 5 weeks ago and have since covered less than 1K miles. It's a 2007 model and now has 49.6K miles with... -
Will winter tyres work in heavy snow? 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Access to my house is via steep single track lane which does not get gritted. In the past I would avoid going out if I woke to a fresh fall of snow but... -
Are all-season tyres worth the extra cost? 14 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
My SEAT Ateca tyres (215/55/R17 94V) are down to 4mm and will be replaced in the next couple of months. Are all-season tyres worth investing in considering... -
Do hybrids perform well for high-mileage drivers? 30 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My lease car is due for renewal through my NHS leasing scheme. At the moment, I have a diesel Kia Ce'ed, for which I pay £105 per month. Prices have increased... -
Have there been many cases of problems with the Volkswagen Golf since the emissions fix? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I understand that many Volkswagen Golf that have had the emissions fix have had subsequent problems with the engine. Is this correct? -
I need a small car with comfortable suspension - any ideas? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a petrol Citroen C2 or C3 (1.1 or preferably 1.4). I want soft suspension. Roads in my country of Serbia are full of holes and imperfections... -
Audi Q5 stalling and jumping forward 7 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife has an Audi Q5 3.0 S line March 2010 with 50k miles with FASH. The car started having a fault where it would try to lurch forward against the brakes... -
Singing the praises of the Tesla S 4 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
You are the only motoring journalist I like (except for L J K Setright, who is unfortunately dead). You tell it how it is. I have now done quite a few... -
Why do the police fabricate offences against drivers? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had the money and inclination to take on the boys in blue when they completely fabricated a "speeding" offence against me. They even produced a "witness"... -
Can I make a claim directly to the insurers of the driver at fault of an accident? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was driving at night along the M27 west of Southampton and became aware of several cars parked on the hard shoulder some 500m ahead. The motorway is... -
Vauxhall Zafira cutting out - how to get fault codes? 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2000yr. A few weeks ago I was driving and the car cut out, stereo and lights work ( ruling out battery ) but the windows wouldnt... -
Audi S3 first service followed by engine oil loss 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife's S3 was 11 months 29 days old when at 7900 miles I sent it to an Audi main dealer for oil service on 30 Dec 2010. After 40 miles I discovered... -
Is there anything I should look for when buying a BMW 320Ci SE, and is this a good deal? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a BMW 320Ci SE Auto Coupe, 2.2-litre, 2004, one owner, full history, 34,500 miles, auto. It has extras including leather seats,... -
Sorely nissed 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
Our faithful 1993M Nissan Primera 1.6 LX has been forcibly retired having done 161,000 miles and now requires a new engine (£2,000) as the timing mechanism... -
Questionable behaviour 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
Please could you give me some advice on what car to buy? Ideally, I'd like a new or pre-registered either BMW 520d, or an Audi A4/A6 diesel. I've got... -
Springquecento 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a FIAT 500, which I bought new last September. About one and a half months ago I took it into the garage as it was making a high pitched noise and...