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The catalytic converter light has come on - is this related to the emissions fix? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI. It had the Volkswagen emissions fix about six months ago and I have not had any noticeable problems with it. There... -
Asked main dealer to change cam belt but he didn't - is he hoping the car fails so I have to replace it? 5 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want my 207,000 mile 2007 Vectra 1.9 diesel to keep going for a while. I asked the main dealer to change the cam belt and give a full service, put a... -
Would the DVSA require a new catalytic converter to import my 1985 Pininfarina Spider from Spain? 3 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a 1985 Pininfarina Spider Europa (Fiat 124). It is in good condition but I am currently refurbishing neglected areas. The catalytic... -
Should I have to foot the bill for the emissions fix wrecking my van? 15 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
Had the software update done by the AA on behalf of Volkswagen. Since it was done, my Volkswagen Caddy Maxi has gone into limp mode with an apparent EGR... -
BMW X3 triad of lights, 4X4, ABS and Brake 29 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 BMW X3 2.0d sport, bought through finance. I've had it since 2014, but since the DPF issue I seldom use it. In the first quarter of 2015,... -
Can I safely fill my Land Rover Discovery Sport tyres to a lower PSI than recommended? 16 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a new Land Rover Discovery Sport and specified the smallest rims at 18-inch as I have read your advice about bigger rims being less... -
Which engine oil should I use for an LPG conversion? 19 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am unsure of what engine oil to use for my 1999 BMW 316i compact. It has a 1.9 engine converted to LPG and has done 189,000 miles. Haynes manual says... -
Long term ownership maintenance work - how does this sound? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our Vauxhall Corsa D 1.2 petrol breeze is now over 8 years old (bought new in 2008) and has done 51k miles. It’s been an excellent car, and so far nothing... -
Zafira fires 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira which is reliable and faultless and in daily use. I wish to buy a replacement but am concerned about the issue causing... -
Need a used car for £4500 - what do you recommend? 23 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of £4500 and I am looking for a secondhand car that would be reliable and not cost too much to run. I do a lot of long journeys on motorways... -
Sudden decrease in fuel consumption 9 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
Back in March 2015 I asked you: "I bought a 2012 Honda Civic 1.8 EX i-VTEC in February, swapping it for my 2006 2.2i-CTDi. The overwhelming 'feature'... -
Selling a classic separate from its number plate 21 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
My father in0law passed away, leaving us his beloved Riley RM from 1954, which he'd had since 1963. It's a 1500cc in running condition, with its original... -
Dealer has over pressured my tyres 24 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a brand new Audi S3 six months ago. I've now done 4200 miles. I have a long drive tomorrow so decided to check the tyre pressures for the first... -
12 month old Audi A3 has cracked tyres 16 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A3 which was bought new in August 2015 and has approximately 7000 miles on the clock. The tyres are Dunlop Sport Maxx and I recently had... -
Best luxury used car for £15k? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am currently driving a Volkswagen Phaeton from 2006 and feel like it is time to upgrade it. I do love the Phaeton but it is getting a bit old now and... -
contract hire paperwork invalid 6 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I leased a contract hire VW Touareg (245hp) in October 2014. Long story short, it didn't steer in a straight line and VW finally replaced it in December... -
BMW 3 Series coolant loss - a know issue? 20 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2013 BMW 320d, generally a great car. Now at 32k miles I have noticed the coolant has fallen below the min level (2k miles after its... -
Leaving car unused for three weeks 14 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I will be away for three weeks over Christmas and New Year and will be leaving my car unused. I do not have a closed garage and therefore, it will be parked... -
Volkswagen 2.0 TDI fuel consumption increase - what's causing it? 3 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Volkswagen Passat 1.6 TDI BlueMotion and recently I realised that the fuel consumption has increased considerably. I used to do 49 mpg easily... -
What to replace a Golf with? 30 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
Looking for a car to replace an S-reg Golf GTD TD and am totally confused by too many choices in a smaller car. I've been looking at Fiat 500, Volkswagen...
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