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Diesel or petrol? 17 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to go 'eco.' Better for the enviroment and better for my wallet. I currently drive a 2.0litre Hyundai Coupe which is far from green and loves... -
Should I offer £8,000 for this 2009 Chrysler Sebring convertible? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've been offered a 2009/09 Chrysler Sebring convertible 2.0 diesel manual, one owner, in metallic black with 16,000 miles, service history and replacement... -
Which 4x4 SUV offers good comfort for a bad back sufferer and is reliable for short journeys? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 5-year-old Porsche Boxster and am looking to change it in the next three or four months. I am retired, and enjoy my driving. However,... -
I'm impressed with the new Audi A1 after test driving it. 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just test driven the new Audi A1 and found it to be every bit as good as one would expect Audi to be. I did have concerns that a small car would... -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel Alfa Romeo 159, Volvo S40 or Saab 9-3 for short trips? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 10-year-old petrol Volkswagen Passat which I'd like to replace with something newer, no more than six years old. I have been looking at diesel... -
Which vehicle would you recommend as a replacement for my Toyota Corolla Verso? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had a Toyota Corolla Verso for seven years. It has been brilliant but the warranty can no longer be renewed and I'd like to buy a replacement. For... -
Should we sell our SEAT Ibiza or Peugeot 206, and which family car should we replace it with? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
My fiancee and I currently have a car each: a 2006 SEAT Ibiza 1.9TDi FR with 72,000 miles, and a 2003 Peugeot 206 1.1 with 48,000 miles. We are looking... -
Have I been treated fairly over a warranty claim? 11 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
Our wonderful 3.5 year old EV suddenly wouldn’t move and was towed to the local main dealer. 12 weeks later we have been told that it needs a new traction... -
Which hybrids don't suffer from battery issues? 6 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a Toyota Yaris Cross bought new in March 2023. Over this time we have had to call the AA several times to charge the small 12v battery... -
Is all AdBlue the same? 4 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 VW Touareg Escape with an Ad Blue tank. When I bought the car I had no experience of this AdBlue stuff. There is no way to check the tank... -
Why has my car insurance increased so much this year? 20 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
My insurance premium has doubled in 12 months, for a Toyota Touring 2.0 Hybrid. I am 74, with 57 years driving and a clean licence, as well as being an... -
Can I get multi vehicle insurance for three cars? 14 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm the owner/driver of two vehicles, a VW Transporter, business use fully comp and Insured for max mileage of 5k per annum and my runabout Ford Mondeo... -
Best used medium hatchback? 7 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used medium sized hatchback and wondering what you would recommend for £6,000? Or do I need to spend more like £8,000? I recently... -
Can a car have four different tyres? 25 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
My son purchased a 2018 Volkswagen Golf TSI with 2600 miles on the clock last week. I subsequently noticed that all four tyres were different brands -... -
Long delivery times for Cupra Formentor - is this reasonable? 14 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
We originally ordered the Cupra Formentor 190bhp in April 2021, changed the order in May to a 2 litre 190bhp, which was originally not available. Cupra... -
Are there any quiet sports tyres you could recommend? 23 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
This may sound like an odd question. I have just taken my 2003 Porsche 996 Turbo off SORN for summer. The wheels are standard Michelin Pilot Sport (18-inch)... -
The MoT extension date isn't showing on the Gov site, so will I still be able to tax my car if the MoT lapses? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My MoT is due on 4 May and I understand I will get a 6 month extension. However, when I check the Gov website, the date hasn't been extended. If I don't... -
What's a good Bluetooth adaptor to buy? 30 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Volkswagen Sharan without Bluetooth with a broken CD player. Please could you advise on the best way to get the audio working again without... -
What's the best way to clean suede car seats? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
My son has an Audi Q7 with half leather seats. What is the best way and the best products to use to clean the suede type upholstery in the middle of the... -
Is there a way to cheaply maintain a DPF? 11 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I would be interested in your opinion about DPF problems and whether some mechanics and main dealers make a big deal out of problems that are otherwise...

