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Renault Twingo parked up for two years - will it have damaged the car? 8 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
My mother-in-law's Renault Twingo Play (2015 plate), with 5,000 miles on the clock, has sat in her garage for two years. It has only been used for 100... -
Can you recommend a nearly new petrol hatchback? 26 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my Peugeot 207 Coupe Cabriolet Sport 1.6, which is almost 14 years old. I now need a more practical car. I would like to buy new or... -
Can you advise on the availability of a new Porsche 911 Carrera? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend buying a two year old Porsche Carrera S convertible, but prices seem to be almost the same as if he bought new. The dealer is saying there... -
I'm worried about the full tank of petrol in my stored car during lockdown. Should I drain it? 17 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I do not expect to use my car for another three weeks due to the coronavirus lockdown. It has already been stored in the garage for three weeks. I'm following... -
How can we prove an HGV damaged our son's car? 25 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
At the end of our estate they have been building two new houses with lots of lorries. One of the lorries must have caught my sons car - its his first and... -
Why are the rear brakes in my relatively new BMW 2 Series already worn? 7 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own an 18 month old BMW 2 Series Active Tourer which has just had it's first service at 17,100 miles. I'm told that the rear brake pads are worn and... -
What alternative to a Mazda5? 3 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
Our much loved 2008 Mazda 5 TS2 was written off last week and we are now in a difficult position looking for a new car with a very limited budget. This... -
Replacing a mk1 Yaris 19 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Nearly another year on for our 52 reg Yaris D4D. Is your mother's soldiering on? I always have a shortlist of replacement cars but it is more complicated... -
What is causing my E-Class Mercedes-Benz to break down, and will Mercedes-Benz be liable after my warranty expires? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an E-Class Mercedes that I absolutely love to drive, but have had two breakdowns due to a fault in the fuel injection system. Mercedes has provided... -
Should I buy an Infiniti G37? 12 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Visited an Infiniti agent to consider a G37. Because they are rare/can't be "pigeonholed" like Merc E, XF etc equivalents, they appeal. Price new circa... -
BMW manifold corrosion 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My BMW Z4 is 4 years old and I have driven 32000 miles. It has just had it's second service where I have been told that the manifold is corroded and needs... -
If I buy this low mileage Mini Cooper Sports will it suffer from depreciation? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
In a local BMW/MINI showroom is an X-reg Mini Cooper Sports (as per badge on the boot). It is apparently one of the last original Minis to come off the... -
Recommend a replacement for our Mazda 2 with a high driving position and easy access? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2003 Mazda 2 TS2, owned from new, with under 50,000 miles on the clock. We wish to change this for a similar car, petrol, not diesel. We require... -
Can you recommend a reliable, safe 3-door car to replace our daughter's Volkswagen Polo? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My daughter lives in the south of England and does a fair bit of motorway driving. She currently has a Volkswagen Polo that is eight years old and is starting... -
Recommend a reliable, good quality car for comfortable motorway cruising? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm getting ready for retirement and want to change my car. We do a lot of European touring so want something spacious, comfortable, reliable and a good... -
Can I get a better trade-in than £3000 against a new Hyundai i30 estate? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking at buying a Hyundai i30 estate - the premium version. The target price on another website is £15,164 and the list price is £17,150.... -
Crash curse 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My son bought a 2005 Honda Civic Type R from a dealer three weeks ago. The nearside headlight unit held condensation and we asked an independent motor... -
Losing a peel 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a six-year-old Audi A4, which is a super car. Unfortunately I have a major problem with the paintwork. For some reason the lacquer is peeling away... -
Lessen of history 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an August 2003 E270 CDI and have been quoted £440 by a main dealer for a D+ service at 85k miles including brake fluid change. The car has a full... -
Skoda Yeti has 100k on the clock - should I keep or sell? 21 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I would like to ask you for help regarding my decision to sell my six year old Skoda Yeti 4x4 diesel. I drive at least 100 miles per day to get to work...