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What's a good hire car for tackling steep inclines in Greek island roads? 11 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend with a really good low bottom gear and hill-climbing ability from the budget Greek island hire car range? Is a Fiat Panda likely... -
Is GPS important when buying a dashcam? 23 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I like the Z Edge dashcams you have reviewed. However as you mention they do not have GPS. How important is this? If there is a crash in front of you which... -
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... -
What's the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? 2 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
Can you explain the difference between a plug-in hybrid and a self-charging hybrid? What are the relative advantages/disadvantages of the two technologies? -
An accident claims company keeps phoning - are they breaking data protection law? 20 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
Six months ago my wife had a minor accident (nobody else involved) which resulted in an insurance claim. Over the past couple of weeks we have received... -
Should I claim via my insurer or an accident management company? 12 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday, I was rear ended at traffic lights. I have the third party's phone number. He did not know his insurer's name and is asking to settle without... -
I recently bought a van that now seems faulty - can I reject it? 28 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Volkswagen Crafter, with 61,000 miles on the clock, for £10,400 a week ago. The price seemed about right, although my gut told me it’s had heavy... -
Our new Jaguar XE is faulty - what do we do if the dealer won't accept our rejection within 30 days? 13 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
Do you know if there is a problem with the new Jaguar XE petrol Ingenium engine when coupled with the auto gearbox? Our new model lurches when going down... -
Is turbo cool down necessary for modern cars? 27 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just acquired my first turbo car, a Renault Megane GT Sport and am somewhat unclear about the need for turbo cool down. My manual doesn't mention... -
Old cam belt caused engine failure - is the dealer liable for repair costs? 21 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought an old motorhome last August and the dealer did quite a bit of work on it prior to collection. He paid for a service and cam belt change at his... -
What car should I buy for my retirement? 8 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have recently retired and am looking to change my six year old diesel Ford Focus for a long term replacement. I'm looking at a petrol engine as my estimated... -
If a CCJ rules against me and I refuse to pay, will my credit file be affected? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've been taken to court for non-payment of a parking fine by a private company. While there is lots of information available about how to get out of paying... -
I was penalised because my NCD was more than I stated - where do I stand? 5 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have recently returned to insuring a vehicle after three years as a company car holder. I had full no claims discount before taking the company car,... -
What should we replace our Audi A4 TDI with? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
After 80,000 miles we are considering a replacement for the Audi A4 2.0 TDI. We were covering 19,000 miles per year but are now down to about 10,000 mostly... -
Where can I gather evidence of the 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco engine failure? 10 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just had to pay for a new engine for my 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. The garage found out that the engine had already been replaced before by Volkswagen... -
Who's liable for my BMW's faulty timing chain? 25 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used (2009) BMW 3 Series Touring 320D 10 months ago from a Lexus dealer. At purchase it had only 16,000 miles on the clock and a full BMW... -
Is the Honda Jazz SE i-VTEC a good car? 20 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
We're planing on buying a second car for my wife (commuting and dropping our daughter to nursery). She is a new driver and would prefer a smallish car... -
Buying AUDI A4 Avant: Which model? 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
We just had a baby and with my wife we would like to buy a new estate, preferably the Audi A4 Avant, although also considering the BMW 3 series touring.... -
Who will insure my 18-year-old daughter on a classic Singer Gazelle? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a 1962 Singer Gazelle 4-door automatic saloon for sale for under £2000, which I would like to buy for my daughter's 18th birthday. We have... -
Does fitting the wrong tyres cause problems with the transmission on a BMW X3? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 BMW X3 with 76,000 miles on the clock bought last year secondhand from a small local dealer. A few weeks ago the car developed a 'knocking...

