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Is the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class prone to engine failures? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
A couple of days ago I came within an inch of ordering a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E220cdi Blue Efficiency, when I read on the internet that large numbers of... -
Shifting circumstance 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a Freelander TD4 HSE on a 55 registration and have been very pleased with it. Months ago I had an accident indoors, and as a result of this had... -
What petrol SUV do you recommend? 11 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a seven year old 1.6-litre petrol Suzuki Vitara. I'm happy with it, but the tech is somewhat behind the curve with no satnav, no parking sensors... -
What's the best compact MPV for a growing family? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
We have a growing family and we need a bigger car. We are looking for a reliable seven seat smaller MPV about five to six years old. We do 10,000 miles... -
Volkswagen pedal issues 3 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
At four years old, the EPC light of my 2009 Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI DSG came on. The car drove fine but I took it to a dealer who charged £130 (After contribution... -
Cracked tyres on Toyota RAV4 22 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have taken my Toyota RAV4 for an MOT today and have been told that I will need to put on new tyres due to cracking in between the treads. Really cheesed... -
Why is my Volvo XC90 so noisy? 6 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our eight year old Volvo XC90 has developed a low whine from the rear left tyre, which starts at around 30pmh and reaches highest volume at 60mph and is... -
Audi A3 gearbox problem 28 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a 2009 Audi A3 from new. It has been serviced by Audi every year and has never given me any problems, with 47,000 miles on the clock. Recently... -
Is it possible to repair a actuator on a Citroen C2? 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen C2 has been suffering from a sticking gearbox. The problem got worst and every time I stop in first it would choose second to get going again.... -
Intermittent rattle from engine 29 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 11 month old Volkswagen Golf GT 1.4 DSG has for several months had an intermittent rattle from the engine. It is more audible from the passenger side... -
What do you think of the Nissan Qashqai? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a Nissan P12 Primera 2.2 dCi SVE which is nearly 10 years old, with 108,000 miles. I have been very pleased with this car. It is reliable,... -
Qashqai or Golf? 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have test driven the Golf 1.4 TSI and Qashqai 1.5 dCi N-TEC and love them. This car purchase will be for the next 5 years plus. We are husband and... -
Should Audi fully cover the replacement of the ABS pump in my A3? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
The ESP light on my Audi A3 is permanently illuminated. From the fault code I believe it is the much-maligned problem with the ABS pump, which I was completely... -
My two-year-old Peugeot 307 has a major clutch problem. What should I do? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a two-year-old Peugeot 307 in July 2009. It came with six months' warranty left and they gave me an extra six months, which obviously has recently... -
Should I replace my seven-year old car battery? 29 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2010 Renault Scenic 2.0-litre, which I bought in August 2013. As far as I know, it came with the original battery, and I've not replaced the battery... -
What should I ask the dealer when buying a used car? 15 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a Golf GTI 2017-2018 at a Volkswagen dealer soon. I know about the DSG servicing at 40,000 miles, but what other problems do I need... -
What's the best car for a 6ft7 teenager who has just passed their test? 11 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
My Son is 6'7" tall and 18 years old. The 57 plate Renault Clio that he and my daughter learnt to drive in is reaching the point of needing some serious... -
What should I look for when buying a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider? 13 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a 2005 Alfa Romeo Spider. What should I look out for? Are there any known issues or problems? -
My car went in to have a cam belt change and now needs a new engine - should I have to pay? 26 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I was advised by my local Audi dealer to change the cam belt on my five-year-old Audi A3 with 32,000 miles on the clock, so I booked it in for this and... -
The windscreen on my new Skoda Octavia has suction cup marks inside - how do I remove them? 3 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My car was built to order. It's a month old Skoda Ooctavia Estate. With the cold weather, two large suction cup marks (circle with a central circle dot)...

