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What was the best car before cars became complicated? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
In these days of emissions, DPFs, DMFs, ESP, ABS, complicated gearboxes and keyless entry I'm considering a forray into buying something simple to keep... -
Should I replace my 2015 Renault Twingo with a newer car? 19 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2015 Renault Twingo Dynamique S with 35,000 miles on the clock. I have owned the car from new and it has always been serviced by a Renault... -
Is the Peugeot Partner Combi good for wheelchair access? 23 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I need a wheelchair access car to take my mum out a few times a week. I need easy to use ramp facility and three seats for passengers to enjoy family days... -
Should I swap my diesel for a petrol hybrid? 26 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
Last year in July I bought a 2024 Volvo XC90 Core 2.0 B5 diesel and I bought extra 3 year warranty so 5 in total. Today my car has 8000 miles on the clock.... -
Cam belt replacement after 10 years - is it really necessary? 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Ford Fiesta Zetec with 80,000 miles on the clock. The car has just passed its MoT and I have been told that the cam belt needs replacing every... -
Are EU number plates legal in the UK? 11 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2020 MINI. The number plate has the EU flag on it, which must be illegal when travelling in Europe. Do I need to change the plate and get one... -
When is the best time to buy a new car? 8 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my Mazda 6 diesel with a petrol. When is the best time to look for a new car? The new 18-reg is due out in March, so should I wait... -
I was sold a car that still legally belongs to the previous owner - what do I do? 17 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car from a major dealership and informed them it would be used as a taxi. I told them I needed to book the car in for its taxi test in five... -
How do you ensure your car isn't being used when you leave it parked at an airport? 11 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
Do you have any advice regarding airport car parks? I recently read about yet another scam where an independent contractor offered off-site parking in... -
I put petrol in my diesel car? 3 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've put eight litres of petrol in my 2.0 diesel Peugeot 307. The car is 51 plate. The tank was in the red, I wasn't paying attention. When I noticed I... -
Where can I source obsolete Ford parts? 5 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to find a part for my car - it's the fuel line that goes from the fuel filter to the engine, a small piece of plastic pipe with a fitting on... -
Clutch issue on used car - should the warranty cover it? 9 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a two year old Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost purchased 6 months ago from a Ford dealer which has a heavy clutch at 36,000 miles. Our local dealer accepts... -
Faulty air con - should the dealer pay for the repairs? 16 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 SEAT Leon, which I have had since new. The car has covered 82,000 miles and has a full service history. The air con was working at 78,000... -
Garage charging excessively and not repairing the problem 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My X-Type is suffering excess fuel consumption and poor acceleration. My local garage stated it had two leaking diesel injectors and gave an estimate of... -
Why do I have to pay an annual fee to keep my navigation up to date? 28 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I've recently noticed that the sat nav on my 3 year old BMW 3 Series is out of date and no longer providing real-time traffic updates. My local BMW dealer... -
What large SUV has comfortable seats? 16 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am a 75 year old pensioner and I am looking for the large SUV that has the most largest, widest and most comfortable driver seat with the most adjustability.... -
When should I change the cam belt on my Volvo XC60? 28 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 2017 Volvo D4 XC60 is almost five years old, having done 38,000 miles. My local independent garage say that the schedule for the cam belt change is... -
What is the best AWD SUV to replace a Toyota RAV4? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to change our 14 year old Toyota RAV4 XT5 soon. I'm wondering whether to go hybrid or stick with diesel again? I live in the countryside and... -
Should I get a petrol or diesel if I do 10,000 miles per year? 30 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a year old Skoda Superb Estate. I previously would have bought diesel but DPF issues make me nervous about that. I’d buy petrol but the... -
Do I need an MoT during lockdown? 6 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
The MoT has just expired on my motorcycle. Assuming I want to ride it now, do I have to get the MoT carried out straight away? I've had the bike from new...
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