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Is Xenum petrol additive any good? 28 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
A friend has suggested that I use the above but would welcome your comments. I drive a BMW 420i cabriolet auto and a Toyota Aygo X auto. I rarely use supermarket... -
How do I programme the key for my Vauxhall Astra? 26 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2014 Vauxhall Astra GTC and one of the keys only partially works. It will unlock the doors and start the engine, but does not remotely... -
What shampoo should I use on a ceramic coating? 11 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
When I bought my Cupra Formentor a year ago it was treated with Gen3 ceramic. A bottle of their shampoo was supplied which I have now used up. Can I safely... -
Does a video call with a dealer mean a purchase is no longer a distance sale? 10 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
My dealer says that if I take a Microsoft Teams call and have the car delivered this makes the sale not a distance sale as we have spoken on a Teams call.... -
Where's the best place to sell my 2003 Porsche Boxster? 19 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have acquired a 53 plate 2.5-litre Porsche Boxster with 120,000 miles. It has an MoT and runs well but is in desperate need of some TLC. Do you know... -
How much is my 1995 W124 Mercedes 280TE Estate worth? 22 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1995 W124 Mercedes-Benz 280TE Estate, a seven-seater with a black leather interior and around 178,000 miles. How much do you think it is worth? -
Why aren't dashcams fitted as standard to new cars? 9 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
Dashcams have been available for several years now in the accessories marketplace. With the increase in car tech levels, including reversing and 360 degree... -
Why are cars fitted with large wheels? 19 Dec 2022 (Ask HJ)
Why do car manufacturers insist on fitting large wheels and low-profile tyres to their top-of-the-range models? This combination often results in a hard... -
Why has the water pump failed on my SEAT Leon? 22 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2019 SEAT Leon. It has 18,000 miles on the clock and the warning light for low water showed up recently. My local garage says the pump has failed.... -
What tyres do you recommend for a Volkswagen Tiguan? 8 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am due to replace my tyres on Volkswagen Tiguan 4Motion. The car is a sport version and I find the ride quite hard. What softer tyres can I put on the... -
Can I buy a car with solar panels? 5 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
Why don't manufacturers omit the sunroof and add solar panels instead? They could be used to power the obligatory air con and the sound systems and eventually... -
Can you recommend a convertible with space for three children? 27 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a very good condition 2010 Mazda MX-5 Mk3.5 1.8 petrol folding tin top. I would like to trade it in for a Renault Megane folding tin top petrol... -
When is the best time to sell my BMW X5? 6 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 BMW X5 bought from new. I want to sell it because I plan to move overseas soon. The MoT expires in mid July and it is due a service in May,... -
Should I get a manufacturer extended warranty? 9 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Superb Hatch 1.5 petrol that has 32,000 on the clock. I have been offered a one-year extended warranty by Skoda for £156 with a £250 excess.... -
Fix, scrap or lease a new car - what should I do? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 21 year old BMW 530d Touring needing attention, should I: A) Get it fixed (it could be quite expensive)? B) Scrap it and buy a small runabout... -
Can I fit all-season and summer tyres to my car? 7 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Volkswagen CC fitted with four Dunlop Sport Maxx tyres (235 x 45 x R17). The front two tyres are at the legal limit and need replacing. The... -
Who is responsible for the upkeep of road signs? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
Over the past few months, I have covered thousands of miles driving up and down England. Many of the direction signs are covered by vegetation/trees and... -
How much should I pay for a BMW Z3M restoration project? 17 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
What do you think is a fair price for a 2002 BMW Z3M with 126,000 miles on the clock? It has not been MoT'd since 2016 and it's a bit rough cosmetically... -
My insurance company won't cover a claim for stone chips. What do you suggest? 16 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
My car is covered in small stone chips that happened on a motorway drive. The paintwork is ruined but my insurance company refuses to recognise it as accidental... -
Why do my hazard warning lights come on for no reason? 24 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a van and the indicators just come on at any time, sometimes all 4 hazards, too. If I take it for a run, this stops it for a while, but then the...
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