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• Warranty - read the small print 21 Jan 2006 (Forum)
  I bought a warranty for my car to take over from where the manufacturer's one ran out. The items covered were pretty comprehensive and the price reasonable. It was only later, on studying the policy document in fine detail, that I came across the statement (in small print and buried quite a few pages in) to the effect that the car had to be serviced every 6,000 miles or six months, whichever came first.
• Hands at 10 - 2 or 9 - 3 27 Jun 2005 (Forum)
  The cover story in yesterday's Motoring Telegraph contains the following comment: In a car with airbags, the steering wheel should be held in the 9 - 3 position. If held at 10 - 2 and the airbag deploys, it could send your knuckles flying into your face at over 200 mph.
• Disgusting scum 15 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  In the local news up here in the NE. Two teenagers in a stolen car ploughed into a pensioner waiting at a bus stop, killing him. Both occupants of the car said eachother was driving, with no witnesses to confirm who the driver was both get off scott free. Both scumbags shown on TV giving V signs to awaiting cameras outside of court after the verdict (whilst covering their faces to avoid ID) British justice.
• Audi 2.0 se Estate 1994 3 Nov 2003 (Forum)
  Anyone help I have a Audi 2.0 se Estate 1994 Auto of thelast one's before they became the A6. The car has covered 85,000 with out any major problems but, I think I have one looming now the engine seems to lack power occassionally and is now burning oil, I also seem to have oil sediment in the cars expansion tank.
• Van tyres are tough! 25 Nov 2001 (Forum)
  I read previous comments about how delicate car tyres are and how driving over curbs can ruin them. Realised for years I have been driving my van tyres over high curbs and accross rubbish covered building areas with no problems despite having economy brand tyres.
• Seat Leon 1.6 24 Sep 2001 (Forum)
  Going to order a Leon 1.6 tomorrow as my company car. Looked around at some of the alternatives for the price and none really meet my needs -6ft 5 and size 13 shoes! - smaller cars really aren't big enough to cover 17,000 per annum in comfort. Just thought I'd check with you guys that there wasn't anything 'better' that I should consider.
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  Peugeot 308 keeps jumping out of gear - help! 16 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Peugot 308 1.6 HDi in October 2015 from a dealer. I purchased it with 24,000 miles on the clock and 12 months warranty. I have covered just...
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  Insurance pricing - confused? 12 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently returned to motorbike ownership after a three year gap. I had thought that insurance pricing was based on actuarial risk and commissions...
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  Is the small print in Vauxhall's lifetime warranty definitive enough? 5 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We were debating the true value of Vauxhall's lifetime warranty, given the exclusion of wear and tear. From experience I remember being told a leaking...
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  Octer’s orders 20 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the process of arranging my mother's car insurance (she will be 80 in February). She has an 'L' reg VW Polo, for which I have guessed an optimistic...
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  Grasping for air 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a T reg Citroen Xsara West Coast 1.4 on May 21st this year for £1,200 from a dealer who gives a 3 month warranty. It was advertised as having...
• Vauxhall Astra - Allowed uninsured driver to reverse car HELP 19 Aug 2017 (Forum)
  Any advise appreciated my neighbours daughter allowed a younger friend to reverse her car whilst in a car park of local shops (all closed) as it was evening. She hit a car behind unoccupied , they went to get a parent and returned to find owner and explained what had happened she has fully comp insurance but will it cover damage if she wasnt the person driving . it was literally one short manoever I understand the law regards permit to drive etc but not sure where she stands on insurance.
• Company Car Help 1 Sep 2003 (Forum)
  My company car offer is £350 per month for contract hire on a fully maintained car at 20,000 miles a year and based on 3+33 payments. Evrything but insurance cover is to be included in the contract hire. I am interested in a diesel that seats 5 adults in comfort with lots of carrying capacity.
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  I bought a car that isn't in good condition. Can I get my money back? 11 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a car but on collection but it was not in good condition. The transaction was done a few days ago. Can I return the car and get my money back?
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  Should I buy an ex-police car? 11 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I’m interested in buying an ex-police BMW 330d saloon. I prefer cars with no extras. I don’t want leather, sunroof etc. I cover around 8,000 miles per...
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  Should we buy a petrol even though it produces more CO2 than a diesel? 8 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We're going to sell both our small hatchbacks and instead buy one car. We don't want to buy an electric or hybrid car. Do we buy a petrol car, which produces...
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  I sold an old car to a dealer with more mileage than I said - do I owe him compensation? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I sold a 10 year old car with 27,000 miles and a full service history, only to be told a week later that the car had a speedo change eight years ago and...
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  Putting a Porsche into storage - what should I do? 14 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  A relative of mine is fortunate enough to have recently purchased a new car to use as her daily driver. She is keeping her previous car, a 2010 Porsche...
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  Swirl flap failure on a recently purchased used car - what are my rights? 20 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
  A month ago I bought an 56 plate 55,000 mile Chrysler 300 estate for £7000. The car went to limp home mode last week and the local garage diagnosed swirl...
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  Engaging reverse is difficult when the car is warm? 18 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm having trouble engaging reverse when my 2004 Audi A4 has warmed up. Reverse gear is perfectly fine when the car is cold but once it has reached 90...