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Are there any affordable to run, fun cars you can recommend? 5 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
Do you have any suggestions for an affordable to run car with more than five cylinders? Otherwise, I have to go down the boring car route to replace my... -
Can I disable the electronic handbrake in my car during lockdown? 30 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2019 Skoda Karoq auto, which I am not using due to the current coronavirus lockdown. It seems I cannot park it without the handbrake turning itself... -
What's the best way to remove moss stains from a car? 25 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My white car lives outside and over time has developed a green stain on the guttering at the top of the rear hatchback door. The hinges and rubber pipes... -
What's a reliable used car for £7000? 19 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am seeking a car must be petrol, automatic with a full spare wheel and large boot, plus easy to get into for a person with short legs and mobility problems.... -
Are there any three-door hatchbacks to replace my old Audi A3 with? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have an old three-door Audi A3. I was thinking of buying a three-door Volkswagen Gold but understand these are discontinued so I'm concerned that three-door... -
Does aluminium foil prevent keyless theft? 28 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
To enter my car, one has to use the remote locking key. Is aluminium foil a sufficient way to prevent a theft attempt by someone without the key? -
Can we keep our DSG automatic in D when held on the handbrake? 8 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
We are about to buy a Volkswagen T-Cross DSG which has a manual handbrake. In London we have a lot of traffic lights and historically we have kept the... -
What's the best small automatic car? 5 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Up has been written off. I would like to replace it with a small automatic car that is as much fun to drive and with a similar or better... -
Once the battery in an EV fails, it costs too much to bother replacing it - what's your opinion? 13 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
It seems that an electric vehicle is only worth as much as its battery and, once the battery is "spent" it's not worth the cost of replacing. Is this true? -
When does the cam belt on my car need changed? 11 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 with 65,000 miles on (mostly long distance, motorway journeys). I'm getting differing opinions as to when is the best... -
My clutch went flat to the floor and now all gears are hard to engage - what's the issue? 25 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I was driving my 2005 Volkswagen Sharan today and the clutch pedal went flat to the floor, as if it lost pressure. It returned to half way up since then,... -
Do I need to replace both rear shock absorbers if only one is broken? 15 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I had my 2012 Volkswagen Polo 1.4 serviced yesterday. The garage told me that the rear N/S shock absorber needs to be replaced (£186). As the car has only... -
I need a small, easy to parallel park car - what do you recommend? 9 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I haven't driven in 20 years. Now I have moved to the Netherlands and need a small car that is small, easy to drive and easy to parallel park, mostly for... -
I can't tow with my Passat Alltrack as it sits too high - what's the solution? 28 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have just taken delivery of Volkswagen Passat Alltrack. I have asked a towbar company to assist me in fitting a tow bar but they say because the Alltrack... -
Should I be concerned about a buying a car with an unrecognised reg plate number? 14 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've found a 2012 car from a dealer with a number plate that is unrecognised on all the relevant websites. Might that be a cause for concern? -
My warranty won't cover my windscreen because it isn't the original, what do I do? 21 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I recently took my Volkswagen Touareg for its first ever service, I've owned it since new, and one of the issues was a fault on the lights sensor. This... -
Need a nearly new car with lots of boot space for £16k 16 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a nearly new car; ideally an SUV, which I intend to keep for 10 years. My current car is a 2005 Volkswagen Passat diesel. I need plenty... -
Advice on buying a taxi? 10 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a new taxi for myself. Either a 2012 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI or Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI. Which one is better and economical? -
Medium size automatic 15 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
After 224000 miles my trusty Golf TDI auto is due for replacement. As much as I love the build quality of the Golf, I hesitate to go straight for another... -
Will the DSG recall cause further problems? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I havea Volkswagen Golf (2013 model) with a 1.6 diesel engine, linked to a seven-speed DSG 'box. The Golf is a Motability car and according to my local...
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