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What do Tiptronic and Kompressor mean? 18 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I've been doing lots of research on Mercedes before I buy. What's Tiptronic and Kompressor mean? Currently investigating private sale, sounds good. 1.8... -
I'm trying to avoid the London cognition charge. Should I go hybrid or electric? 28 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a really difficult decision to make and I am struggling, so any help would be appreciated. I work as a private hire driver in London and currently... -
What do you think of the Honda HR-V? 17 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
My 2.2 diesel Honda Civic is now eight years old with 120,000 miles of trouble-free motoring. But it's getting harder to get in an out of as I age. The... -
What's the best position for my dash cam? 23 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2018 Jeep Compass and wish to use a Nextbase 312GW dash cam. Can you advise the best position for it and how best to wire it? I do not wish to... -
The ULEZ means I will no longer be able to go the 500 metres to my local supermarkets for my elderly mum - are Blue Badge holders exempt from the £12.50 charge? 12 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2009 diesel C4 Grand Picasso. I live in a postcode just outside the A406. TFL is proposing to bring in an Ultra Low Emissions Zone next year... -
I had a replacement windscreen fitted - is it my insurer's responsibility to pay for the rain sensor tech replacement? 29 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently had fitted a replacement windscreen on my Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. This was arranged through my insurer's approved suppliers, Autowindscreens,... -
Which hothatch is best? 28 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
Thirty five years ago I owned a lovely Golf GTI Mk 1, I would like to experience again the thrill of owning and driving a small, grippy and nippy car in... -
There's a puddle in the footwell of my Suzuki Alto 19 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Suzuki Alto. In heavy rain a puddle forms in the drivers footwell and the driver's side back passenger foot well is also damp. There... -
Tyre problems with Jaguary XF Sportbrake 31 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I took my Jaguar XF Sportbrake 3.0 V6 Portfolio for its first service on 06/12/13 (new in March 2013) having covered 17,802 mainly motorway miles. I was... -
Should I buy a diesel Citroen DS3 for short journeys? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of replacing my Peugeot 206 with a Citroen DS3 and had been intending to purchase a petrol model. However, the salesman is recommending a... -
Why did my Citroen C5's engine fail after the turbocharger was replaced? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
At 32,000 miles and ten months out of warranty, the turbo bearing failed on my 1.6HDi Citroen C5. The turbo was replaced by an official Citroen repairer... -
Problematic Kia Sorento geabox 26 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
From new the transfer box has been replaced twice under warranty on my Kia Sorento due to faults. The last time was in May 2012. In December 2012 I reported... -
Why was my whiplash payout so large? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Some time ago I had an accident when I was hit by a car while I was going round a roundabout. The other driver admitted liability because she was on her... -
My Peugeot's service bill is huge - is this reasonable? 2 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I took my 2005 Peugeot 307 HDI XI to the Peugeot main garage this morning for a service and MoT. It has covered just 39,000 miles and was serviced by a... -
Suggestions for an auto without dpf and powershift problems 4 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
A friend has got into trouble with a 2008 Focus 2.0 diesel powershift. It's the usual things you write about - DPF failing, very expensive to get repaired... -
Not informed by insurer of claim against policy 25 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've been trying to sort out car insurance for my Mum using internet insurance companies. I completed the information with my Mum present, but when... -
Is the RAC preparing to launch its own accident management service? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I think your readers should be made aware of a survey currently being circulated by the RAC via email. As with most online surveys, the questions are very... -
When should I think about changing my 2008 Audi Q5 for a Range Rover Evoque? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own an Audi Q5 2008 bought as soon as the vehicle was released into the UK market. I managed to persuade the dealer to sell me their demo model at 1,200... -
My Kia Carens missed a service - is the warranty void? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've bought a Kia Carens and it has missed it first service at 10,000 but has now had two - one at 20,000 miles and one at 24,000. The car currently has... -
My 1998 Volkswagen Golf convertible's hood is not working - help? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
After being in storage for two years I am getting my son's 1998 Volkswagen Golf back on the road. The power hood worked perfectly before, but it has now...

