Showing results in
Ask HJ [Show all channels]
Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first
-
Driver who caused crash has fled to Romania - what should I do? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
My partner was driving along and hit by a Jeep SUV that was pulling out of a nearby driveway. We called the Police and the driver took responsibility over... -
Oil change in a Volkswagen Golf 17 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
Since buying my Golf I immediately had an oil change done and have continued with a 5-6k oil change interval. My driving style is a mix of motorway and... -
Volkswagen Service 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
My daughter had her Volkswagen Polo serviced in August and reported to the service manager that her 6 month old car had juddering steering under braking.... -
Looking for small-ish petrol automatic? 11 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a five year old DSG 1.4 TSI Golf and am looking to replace it with another automatic, new or up to a year old. It must have parking sensors, be... -
My new car is leaking fuel - can I reject it? 16 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I collected my new Volkswagen Golf GTI a few days ago. However, on the way home, I noticed a smell of petrol and the fuel gauge was dropping at a rapid... -
Buying a 1999 Toyota Corolla - how can I reduce my insurance? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am 24 year old female and I have recently been offered a 1999 Toyota Corolla by a neighbour who is looking to buy a new car. It has 48,000 miles on the... -
What's causing this engine fault on my Skoda Fabia vRS? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
In June 2011 I bought a Fabia vRS new from SMC Skoda Exeter. At the second service, with 12,000 miles, I mentioned the high oil consumption plus the fact... -
What could be causing my BMW X3's ABS, DSC and xDrive systems to malfunction? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have an 80,000-mile BMW E83 2004 X3 3.0i automatic. Recently, the brake warning light came on in conjunction with the warning lights for ABS, DSC/xDrive... -
Can I recommend the new generation of Morgan classic sports cars? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Your advice to PT on Morgans was, as usual, a very fair and erudite comment. I'm not sure about them being relatively high maintenance though. My experience... -
Recommend an estate car with 4x4 for difficult terrain? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my six-year old Skoda Octavia 4x4 Estate with a fairly new (1-2 years old max) family estate, still with 4x4. I need 4x4 for a... -
Is my Venga's engine run in? 21 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a brand new Kia Venga 1.4 ecodynamics petrol at the end of October 2012 and have driven just over 3500 miles, mostly short trips but including... -
Drive belt failed after 27,000 miles, who pays? 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
The auxiliary belt on my Ford Focus shredded whilst I was in the fast lane of the M60. My local Ford dealer diagnosed damage to all 16 valves and the head... -
Should I buy an Audi TT or a Volkswagen Eos? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been considering swapping my 2003 Ford Focus Mark I, 2.0 Zetec, owned from new, for a convertible. I would prefer to retain front wheel drive, 2.0-litre... -
Buying a large estate to move to Italy - what would you recommend? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am in the RAF and posted to Naples in Sept. I currently have a 10 plate Skoda Octavia estate 1.6 but it isn't powerful enough to carry all my kit down... -
Which comfortable, economical car do you recommend? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive about 12,000 – 15,000 miles per annum, minimum journeys 15-20 miles. My new car would need to be very economical and in VED Bands A, B or C, with... -
Which car do you recommend for use on a small island? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I love my 2002 Honda Jazz, which has been perfect for island life, accommodating four people and a cello. However, we are looking to replace it with a... -
Which car to replace my Mondeo ST24 offers good performance and large load carrying ability? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Mondeo ST24 estate for 12 years. It has proved reliable, relatively economical, sporty, good to drive with decent performance and carries... -
Problem with 98 Vauxhall Astra automatic - what could it be? 26 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1998/9 (S reg) Vauxhall Astra, 1.6L, automatic gearbox. It's in really nice condition, only 46,000 genuine miles on the clock, and is now beginning... -
I had an Austin A35 van with a floor made of newspaper. 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
In today's Telegraph you asked if readers had heard of newspaper clippings inside a car. My story involves a car made of newspaper clippings. My first... -
Peugeot 206 bought privately is unroadworthy 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Peugeot 206 two days ago and have just found out today that its actually unroadworthy. I have spoken with citizens advice and they have told...

