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Do old buses have a special permission to emit lots of smoke? 23 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
I regularly end up following 2004 registered double-decker buses around Huddersfield. The exhaust is that bad that I have to put the air-con recirculation... -
Which fun, comfortable car to replace my Honda Jazz? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My husband and I have always enjoyed our driving and, in later years, had the mix of a one year old Honda Jazz (as our local runabout) plus a Jaguar XF... -
My Freelander 2's autobox failure should have been prevented by a recall but I wasn't notified - what should I do? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Further to my earlier correspondence regarding autobox failure on my August 2007 Freelander 2 at 35,000 miles, the Land Rover dealer wanted £3500 to fit... -
Thai another day 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently moved to Chiang Mai in Thailand from Kenya and Ethiopia where I drove a RAV-4 that was ideal for my needs and the prevailing conditions. In... -
Under suspension 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Some time ago you were good enough to give some very helpful advice. I hope you are willing to repeat the trick. I have a 2005 Mondeo diesel bought at... -
Clutch slipping on Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost 11 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am having problems with my clutch rubbing/slipping on my Focus 1.0 ecoboost 2012. I bought the car second hand back in September last year and it has... -
Which 4x4 for winter driving in heavy snow? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter who lives in rural Aberdeenshire is looking to replace her 10-year-old Subaru Forester with a smaller, newer 4x4 with a punchy engine suitable... -
Does the Mk2 Audi TT have a timing belt or can chain? 25 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have owned an Audi TT from new in 2008. In Jan 2013 when booking the service I enquired whether the timing belt needed replacing as it was five years... -
Faulty car - can I demand a refund? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Mazda MX5 three months ago from a dealer. The car had just 65 miles on clock and was just a couple of months old. The franchised dealer... -
Looking for a replacement for Octavia - it's tough going! 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a Skoda Octavia for the last six years (I bought my current car when it was one year old). It now has nearly 80,000 miles on the clock, and... -
Axle has snapped on my four month old car - what should I do? 16 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I bought a second-hand Dodge (2008 model) around four months ago. The car was sold with a new MoT which had an advisory foe the rear subframe (corroded... -
My car's battery has failed while the car is in warranty. Why am I being charged for a replacement? 12 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
The battery in my BMW has failed after 24,000 miles and the car is still in warranty. As an experienced driver, I've made sure the car has had regular... -
Can you recommend a small car for short journeys? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
Which car do you recommend for short journeys? I now only drive about 3 miles per day to work. Also, would it be better to go for a brand new one or one... -
Buying back my company car? 9 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My company car is a 58 reg Audi A4 Avant Multitronic 140 SE tdi which I've had from new and we have covered 43,000 enjoyable miles together. When the... -
Slipping S MAX clutch 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
Clutch appears to be slipping when carrying heavy loads (ie 7 people in car) and accelerating out of 3rd gear. The car, a Ford S-MAX, is only two years... -
Which trendy car with a large boot would you recommend for my makeup artist daughter? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter had the bonnet on her '54 Alfa Romeo 147 blow back, which damaged the roof and smashed the windscreen while driving on the M6. She was ok and... -
Setting up a small prestige car business 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Could you help me again please. I am 50 years old and I have had an interest in high end cars for many years. I've owned a fair few and turned... -
Ford Kuga PHEV battery drain problem 9 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a one year old Ford Kuga PHEV. I retired 6 months ago and don't do the mileage I used to. After some problems with the regular 12v battery going... -
Is there still a market for small, basic, economical cars? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We bought our 1998 Fiat Panda 0.9-litre for 1400 Euros six years ago. It has now covered over 150,000km, and we have done 54,000km of those. It will comfortably... -
What's the best new car for £12,000? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My mother is looking to replace her old Volkswagen Golf. She has a budget of £12,000, but wants an automatic that is basic and economical. What do you...
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