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I use my Volvo V70 auto to tow a caravan - is there anything I should have done to ensure it keeps running? 19 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2011 Volvo V70, it's done 48,000 miles. It's always been serviced by a Volvo dealer and I use it for towing a 1500kg caravan about 4000 miles... -
My insurer didn't fix my chipped windscreen - should I have to pay now that it's cracked? 19 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have car insurance with Saga that gives me unlimited time in Spain. In April, on the way down to Spain, my windscreen was chipped by a stone. I contacted... -
Why does the filter warning light come up on my Honda Civic diesel? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Honda Civic diesel in October 2013 and have had filter problems for the past two months. I'm retired and don't drive long distances, so the... -
Is the air quality inside a diesel car worse than a petrol car? 22 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
It is difficult to read any media article at the moment which doesn't demonise diesel engines and their effect on air quality. As a driver of a BMW 320d,... -
Why has the oil in my diesel car turned jet black? 5 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Subaru Outback 2.0d Premium which I have owned from new. It has done 11000 miles (mostly high speed long distance and motorway) and I have noticed... -
What would you recommend doing to keep my diesel Audi A6 Allroad well maintained? 20 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2011 Audi A6 Allroad 3.0 TDI 240PS 6 speed auto with paddle shifts (98,000 miles). Other than 10,000 mile oil changes, what would you recommend... -
Can I insure both of my cars on separate insurance policies to get my no claims discount? 9 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm investigating buying a fun car. My current insurance company does not offer multicar policies, however another insurance company I've spoken to does.... -
If I SORN my Honda CR-V for most of the year, would this be asking for trouble? 27 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
My household currently has two cars and are considering going electric with both, probably two used Nissan Leaf, battery owned. This would cover all of... -
Should the dealer who sold and serviced my Skoda Octavia have paid to replace the turbo in full? 10 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Skoda Octavia 1.4 TSI had EPC fault showing. The Skoda dealer said the turbo had gone and would be about £1500 to replace. As the car was only 3.5 years... -
Is it better to buy a used 2 year old car or buy a new car within a 3 year car finance agreement to buy/release at the end? 20 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
Is it better to buy a used 2 year old car which has lost it's depreciation, or buy a new car within a 3 year car finance agreement to either buy at the... -
Is buying another diesel estate a sound investment, considering future bans and expenses? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've got an 8 year old Honda Accord EX i-DTEC 2.2 diesel estate which I like very much and is the third I've had over the last 20 years or so. I hear alarms... -
Why is the idling irregular when my 2003 Vauxhall Zafira starts up from cold? 1 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
After 140,000 miles of reliable use, my wife's 2003 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTi is misbehaving. At temperatures below 8c it starts instantly and fast idle... -
Should I fit winter tyres to my C-Class? 2 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have researched your FAQs but am still a little confused as to whether I should fit winter tyres to my Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Estate automatic. It's... -
Is my 2005 Fiesta worth repairing? 28 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2005 Ford Fiesta which we noticed one day had no coolant. I took it to the garage and they pressure tested it and diagnosed a cracked expansion... -
Which winter wheel and tyre combo is best for the Ford Fiesta? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to fit winter tyres and steel wheels to my 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCI. It is currently running 195/55 R15 alloys. I was going to swap them for 175/65... -
Need a used car that will carry three rear child seats 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
What's the best vehicle to buy which can accommodate three rear child seats and cope with 25,000 miles per year? Would be happy to consider a used... -
Need a reliable used car for under £8k 15 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need a reliable used car that will comfortably cover 15,000 miles a year. My budget is £7000 and I've been told to buy a diesel. I quite like the Toyota... -
Buying: new or used car? 17 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Alfa Romeo 159 150bhp JTDM has been the best car I've ever owned but mileage and running costs are now getting high. I've had a few high bills and am... -
Ford Fusion problems 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
On two occasions, over the space of two weeks, the steering on my Ford Fusion has suddenly become heavy. Three warning lights come on (oil, ignition warning... -
Mazda 6 vs Volvo S60 20 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are considering buying a new car and have narrowed our choices to a diesel Mazda 6 and a S60 Volvo diesel. However we are concerned about reports that...

