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Why is my Kia Shuma making a strange noise when I turn the air conditioning off? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Kia Shuma and noticed the other day, when I switched the air conditioning off, that a noise came from the engine. I have had the AA out to look... -
I haven't insured a car in my own name for three years. How can I get back my no-claims bonus? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm a driving instructor and have had the use of the school's car for the last two and a half years, hence no insurance in my own name. I now need to insure... -
Recommend a small, fun replacement for my Renault Megane Elise? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my much-enjoyed Renault Megane Elise as it's now over 10 years old, but I don't know what to buy. I think all the medium cars are bigger... -
What's happened to my Mercedes-Benz E280's rear suspension? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was driving my 56 plate face lift Mercedes-Benz E280 CDI Avantgarde estate today when the back wheels started to bounce. I pulled over and found the... -
Should it cost £500 to repair my Mercedes-Benz SLK's BAS fault? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK has done 23,000 miles. The BAS warning light on the cluster came on after about half an hour's drive and then stays on (even... -
My car struggles to start and smells hot - is it overheating? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was driving my car today. I went into town and on returning to my car it wouldn't start, but I have full power to the dash, central locking and lights,... -
Which secondhand car for use in the Scottish winter? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to spend up to £15,000 on a secondhand car for my wife, who only will do 4000 miles per year so I'm looking at one or two year-old car. I... -
Flembouyant 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I’m moving to Belgium and want to buy a car in this country before I go. You advised me of LHD dealers such as The Left Hand Drive Place at Daneshill,... -
I'm considering an ex-management car - is a fluid change necessary on a car with only 400 miles on it? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a delivery mileage (400 miles) car that is now 13 months old. I'm told it's an ex-management car, and so has been parked up. I asked... -
Which small car for local use could I buy to replace my 2003 Ford Ka? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I plan to trade-in my 2003 Ford Ka Collection for a two or three-year-old model. I'm a 74-year-old widow, living in a Somerset village, and doing only... -
Where can I have my Audi A6's wheel alignment checked cheaply? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive an Audi A6 2.0 diesel running on Continental tyres. The car has passed its MOT with a note that the nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outside... -
Why did 'dry ice' come from my Peugeot 307's air vents? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 307 on a 56 plate with climate control. After taking the car for a drive the other day I noticed a problem. The climate control made a... -
Why is my Citroen C5's rear suspension losing height when parked? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a small (I hope) problem in that my Citroen C5 2.2hdi SX estate's (2003/52 plate) rear suspension loses height when left parked for a few hours.... -
Disenfranchised 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I still enjoy our long and short distance driving, and have patronised BMW since the 1980s. However, the last year with our local franchise dealer has... -
Works car 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I commute daily to London from Southampton by car and currently drive a 6-year-old 1.6 petrol Peugeot 307. Unfortunately it has recently become unreliable,... -
What could have caused my daughter's Nissan Micra's brakes to fail? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's 2004 Nissan Micra's brakes failed as she reversed down the drive. It was nothing to do with overheating as it was from a cold start. We just... -
Rhayader trap 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a Ford Focus 1.6 Automatic Reg 2009 on mobility. I have done approximately 2,000 miles but get only 33.3 mpg. This feels low to me. Dealer said... -
Licensing, ours 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My partner recently moved to the UK from the US and is insured on my car under her US licence. I understand that driving on a foreign licence is permissible... -
Do you have any resource on the new KIA Sportage and the KIA/Hyundai set-up? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm not sure if I missed it, but you did a report on the KIA Sportage 2010 at their test track. I recall you also saying you would do a report on the KIA/Hyundai... -
Why is the Honda Civic Hybrid so cheap? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Honda Civic Hybrid or a Volvo C30. Why is the Honda so cheap (and with this week's offers even cheaper)? A local Honda dealer...

