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Vauxhall Vectra DMF failure 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
My local garage has told me that I need a new dual mass flywheel + clutch Kit for my Vauxhall Vectra, at a cost of £800. I called Vauxhall customer services... -
MINI power steering pump failure - Should the dealer pay? 13 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
The power steering pump (PSP) has failed on my wife's 2004 MINI. I understand that this is a common problem and my local dealer has refused to offer any... -
A car for a 'Grand Tour of Europe.' 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am retired, 70yrs old, and drive a Berlingo van. I have bad knee joints and keep a fold up cycle in the back of the van. I rely on this to get around... -
Which new low insurance group/ 4x4 car? 9 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
Looking for two vehicles, one small and in the lowest insurance category, to add 18-year-old provisional driver. I also need to replace Honda CR-V executive... -
Which comfortable car for chauffeuring my elderly mother? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am seeking help for my current problem. I need a car to chauffeur my elderly mother which will give her excellent comfort, which will be reliable. I... -
Am I insured to drive my friend's car in Italy? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am visiting a friend in Italy who said I can borrow their car (that they've insured) while I'm there for the week. I have a full UK driving licence and... -
Buying a new small hybrid car - what is your advice? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My husband has a 2009 Honda Jazz, which he wants to replace with a new car. Should he get another Jazz, or go for hybrid, such as the Toyota Yaris? He... -
Toyota Prius brake repair 29 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
My daughter and son in law have a 5 year old Toyota Prius which they bought 3 years ago. They have just been quoted £2700 to repair a brake actuator problem.... -
Peugeot Boxer motor home - when should I change the oil? 15 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a motor home based on a Peugeot Boxer 2.2. It is now 12 months old and has done 3500 miles - all trips of 50 miles plus. The dealer has told me... -
Where can I sell my 6000-mile-old Fiat Panda? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Five years ago I bought a Fiat Panda diesel Dynamic Multijet. It has proven to be ideal but alas, at 85 I have decided my driving days are over and I must... -
Pricey insurance 6 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Ive not yet passed my test but I have been looking around for months to try and find the cheapest insurance. I am 18 years old in a full time job and I... -
Should I sell my Audi A3 diesel as I'm not covering the mileage I expected to? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought our 2007 Audi A3 diesel new when I anticipated an annual mileage of 10-15,000. This has not materialised and we currently do approximately 7000.... -
How does an EV's 12V battery get charged? 30 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
When charging an electric car does any charging of the car 's 12v battery take place this seems to me a good feature to have as when the car has not been... -
Why are my Volkswagen Passat's doors locking automatically? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2007 Volkswagen Passat 2.0 TDI DSG in July 2009. It had done 26,000 miles and is a great car, except for one fault that the Volkswagen dealer... -
What car will fit in my small garage? 25 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I live in a 1960’s terrace house with an unpowered garage in a block and no other off road parking. Consequently one of the requirements for a car is that... -
Will a used Subaru from 2006 still have a warranty? 1 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a replacement car and have a budget. I have seen a Subaru Legacy that I like from what seems a reputable used car seller. However, I am... -
Is air conditioning covered by my car's warranty? 12 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
The air conditioning on my 2021 SEAT Tarraco recently stopped working. I took it back to the dealer that sold it to me and was informed that air conditioning... -
Mazda CX-5 turbo failure - should I keep my car or sell it? 14 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
The turbo on my 2015 Mazda CX-5 has failed at 82,000 miles. I purchased the car new and it's been serviced by Mazda main dealers in accordance with the... -
Is my 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class a future classic? 16 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
Will my Mercedes-Benz S320 become a classic in the future? -
If I buy a pre-reg 2017 Toyota Yaris hybrid, will it definitely be the new model? 8 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm intending to buy a pre-reg Toyota Yaris hybrid quite soon. My last car was a pre-reg diesel Toyota Yaris bought in 2004 and it has served me very well....

