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A driver that hit my car claims it wasn't him - do I need to do anything other than make a claim? 5 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
On the 30 May 2017, an Audi S2 collided with my parked Alfa Romeo Sportwagon outside my house. It had to be written off. I have time-coded photos of the... -
How will the new laws regarding undertaking be enforced on the motorway? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
So we now have specific offences listed that were already covered by the likes of 'due care and attention' or 'careless driving' but overtaking on the... -
Should I fit smaller wheels to my Volkswagen Scirocco to improve the tyre wear rate? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI with 19-inch alloy wheels fitted with low profile Pirelli 235/35 ZR 19 P Zero tyres. To meet legal requirements... -
Why don't we see more LPG vehicles? 13 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had a 3.2 Touareg converted to LPG about six months ago. Cardiff Autogas did a great job of lifting the rear floor so that the tank was covered and installing... -
Can you recommend a small 4x4 for use on snow-covered roads? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I live on a hill and my drive is very steep. I did have a BMW X3 which was great in the snow but I foolishly sold it last year for a BMW 1 Series thinking... -
Off the handle 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Being short, my wife has to have the driver's seat of her 04 Fiesta 1.4 Ghia fully forward when driving, for comfort and safety. For ease of entry and... -
What's causing a 'tappet' noise from the engine of my 2003 Volkswagen Polo? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2003 Volkswagen Polo has 18,000 miles and over the last 5000 miles has developed a tapping noise from what I thought was the valve gear, as it sounded... -
Under-righteous 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I cannot agree with your suggestion concerning insurance for young drivers. Read another way you seem to be suggesting that we should subsidise premiums... -
My used Peugeot is causing problems - what do I do? 29 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2006 Peugeot 207 at the end of January. I was mislead as to its mileage when emailing them and discovered it had done more when test driving... -
Why won't our insurance company provide a courtesy car whilst our Peugeot 407 is repaired? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I had a fire in my Peugeot 407 which is now 13 months old. We bought it in February 2011 from the garage secondhand. We have a warranty that still has... -
I only do 5000 miles a year - do I need a warranty on my used car? 11 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2013 Peugeot 107 with 71,000 miles. It drives well and I was offered a warranty but declined. I’m a 66 year old autistic female and... -
How much should I be paying for a Jaguar XJ6 at auction? 6 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
A 1978 Jaguar XJ6 series 2 is going to auction. It has been in a collection and has only covered 12,000 miles. It appears in very good order, but due to... -
Is there a definitive list of all the UK charging networks for EVs? 5 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am taking delivery of a new Nissan Leaf this week and obviously will be looking for charging networks around the country. Is there a definitive list... -
DSG problems with Volkswagen Golf - is it a known fault? 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Golf Plus was recently recalled to have gearbox oil changed. It has covered about 18,000 miles from when new in March 2011. However, the... -
qashqai plus 2 replacement 16 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are considering whether to replace a 5 year old 2 litre petrol qashqai which has covered 34000 miles mainly on sub 4 mile trips around town. It is... -
Can I return my faulty car bought on finance recently? 4 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Vauxhall Astra 1.9 CDTi 2006 reg with 68,000 finance. Having now had it for just over a month it's got an issue with a whining sound from... -
BMW refused my extended warranty claim 6 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased BMW insured extended warranty last year for my 320d E90. At the end of Jan 2013 my turbo failed and intercoolers needed to be replaced. I have... -
Did supermarket fuel cause a blocked fuel filter in our Nissan X Trail? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest a recent article you posted regarding supermarket fuel and thought I would share my feedback. Following your advice, after purchasing... -
I'm really pleased with my BMW X3 for many reasons. 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
About six weeks ago I took delivery of a new X3 2.0i diesel after a wait of over seven months. It's my first BMW. I thought you might be interested in... -
Wint some, lose some 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am confused over the issue of winter tyres for my car. I have a 2007 Mercedes CLK fitted with AMG wheels. The tyres are 225/40 ZR 18 on the front and...

