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Why does my 2014 MINI Countryman Cooper S smell of petrol? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My wife has owned a 2014 petrol Countryman Cooper S from new. Over the last few months the smell of petrol in the passenger compartment and outside when... -
Is this a valid parking appeal? 15 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently appealed a parking ticket in a hospital staff car park as a correct ticket was displayed in the windscreen. The reason for the rejection... -
Should I accept the offer of half the cost of the cam belt change in my 2009 Volkswagen Golf? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 16v at the end of February 2013. The salesman failed to mention that when it turned four years old we would need... -
Why can't I fit winter tyres to my Volvo V70 all year round? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I retired in 2010 and, having driven company cars for most of my working life averaging 40,000 miles per year, I never changed to winter tyres. Having... -
Recommend an estate car with 4x4 for difficult terrain? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my six-year old Skoda Octavia 4x4 Estate with a fairly new (1-2 years old max) family estate, still with 4x4. I need 4x4 for a... -
Audi diesel fuel contamination - what should I do? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Audi A3 1.6 TDI has been off the road for two weeks, pending an investigation into a breakdown where injector failure was cited as the reason. The dealer... -
Can I change my BMW 1 Series' tyres for something with a more comfortable ride? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have recently changed my car from a BMW 3 Series to a 1 Series 1.6 model and I have Michelin tyres 205/55 R16 91H runflats and I find the ride to be... -
Crack in panoramic glass roof of Honda CRV Exec CDTI 2009 model 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Recently, a crack appeared in the glass panaramic roof of my 2009 Honda. I booked the car in at the local Honda dealer who took pictures and agreed there... -
Grinding his own business 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
Finding that the steering of my Honda CR-V felt rough on full lock I went to my local Honda dealer and asked if it could be inspected. The young lady receptionist... -
Merc ASSYST oil change recommedation 16k miles, should I do interim changes at 5k intervals ot 8k? 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently took a chance on a high mileage 07-reg Mercedes-Benz E-Class 280 CDI (103k miles at three years), based on your hypothesis that oil degrades... -
I think this GPS tracker could prove useful for your readers who cover a lot of business miles. 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I asked a question about mileage reporting last year and have since found an amazing piece of technology. It's a small GPS tracker that logs business miles.... -
Why don't you emphasise the importance of the braking system of a caravan for safe towing? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
In response to an email you recently strongly supported the use of stabilisers when towing a caravan, and pointed out the importance of correct loading... -
Should I replace my Mazda 3 with an Audi A6 or a Honda Accord Tourer? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a 2005 Mazda 3 2-litre Sport saloon, but a new baby, labrador and broody wife mean it's time to look for an estate. With the part-ex I... -
All the belts and whistles 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just replaced my 156,000 mile 1994 Volvo 850 auto estate with an almost identical 1998 V70. This is the 4th consecutive Volvo estate I've owned... -
Drivestrain 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
One week after the 3-year warranty expired on my 2006 SAAB 9-3, the clutch failed. The authorised SAAB garage in Derby said they would try to recoup some... -
Who should I get to insure my new Mazda CX-5 4 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a brand new Mazda CX-5 2.2d Sport Nav, due to be delivered in the next couple of days so a couple of questions please? a) Regarding insurance... -
Stolen Car Keys - what should I do? 2 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’ve had the keys to my Honda Civic stolen in Switzerland, along with documents that included my name and address. I’ve spoken to my insurers and they... -
Buying used - Civic or BMW 318d? 14 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need to change my car and have a choice between a 2010 Honda Civic 2.2 I-ctdi se (95,400 miles) or a 2009 BMW 318d with 114,300 miles. I understand... -
Does the Volkswagen Passat suffer from corroded brake discs? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 2.0 Volkswagen Passat TDI that I have just taken for its second service with 24,000 miles on the clock. When I picked up my car, I was informed... -
Car purchase advice - help 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
Unfortunately last year I purchased the Ford Fiesta as I needed a car quite urgently. I will try to keep this brief as it is a long winded sorry....
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