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Where can I get private hire insurance for my Morris Minors? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am PCO registered for private hire, and I also cater for weddings in my Morris Minors and I would be grateful if you could let me know if you know anyone... -
Are rusty brake discs causing a recurring ABS fault on my Peugeot 407 SW? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
When my 2005 Peugeot 407 SW was 12 months old the ABS/ESP showed to be faulty and was rectified under warranty. Shortly after another sensor was faulty... -
Filter cough 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise concerning a blocked DPF, on our 2006 Jaguar S Type 2.7 diesel that caused a major breakdown at the end of a holiday on which we travelled... -
Should faulty air con be covered a used car dealer? 30 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
My son bought a car on Sunday from a secondhand dealership. On the test drive, the air con was blowing but didn't seem very cold so he assumed maybe it... -
Cattle rid 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I own a Z4, 2 yrs old and only 6,000 miles. It needs a new catalytic converter and luckily the warranty will replace it but I realise that I've probably... -
Turbo failure & high oil consumption Outside warranty claim 22 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Skoda Scout 1.8TSI developed very high oil consumption after 80K miles. This was a few months outside my warranty that I had extended to 5 years.Investigation... -
I took Mercedes-Benz to court over their 30-year bodywork warranty. 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
You have often featured Mercedes-Benz cars suffering with rust that should have been covered by the Mobilo Life 30-year warranty. The following might be... -
How long should a key fob battery last? 18 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
How long should a key fob battery last? I have had five new sets of key batteries in 2.5 years. Is this normal? -
Fiat 500 reliability and durability 4 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Fiat 500 Sport which was serviced just before its third birthday. I had reported a grumbling noise from the back and an unreliable gauge... -
What's the best small car for £6000? 20 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used car and have a £6000 budget. I do a lot of miles, most of which are motorway driving and am torn between three models (all 2013... -
Which small CVT auto? 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Having been burnt by expensive replacement of a failed CVT on current car, I wish to replace with a new or used small to medium car with a reliable AND... -
Auto carp 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My cousin has recently bought a 3-year old auto Colt and has complained to the garage that the gearchange is jerky changing both up and down, and that... -
Discovered my car has a hidden accident history - what should I do? 2 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Lexus GS 450h from a main dealer about three years ago. The wings are now going rusty and Lexus have said this is due to inconsistent paint... -
My warranty does not cover my broken 2015 For Focus because the wrong oil was used - what do I do? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2015 Ford Focus ST TDCi and have done 17,402 miles. It has now broken and I've been told by Ford it is not covered by warranty because the wrong... -
Dealer won't repair faulty gearbox 20 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Ten months ago I purchased an approved used SEAT Leon (2012 plate) with just 11,000 miles on the clock. Three months after purchase it started making a... -
Is this 'wear and tear'? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Bought a Honda Civic from a main Honda dealership six months ago, recently a Saab engineer had a look over and said (quote) "There's a transmission... -
Ongoing Land Rover Discovery problems 6 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
We bought a 59 plate Discovery 4 from a franchised dealer with a 12 month warranty and service pack, approx. 13/14 months ago. The car has suffered from... -
Should I buy a car without a full service history? 9 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a Kia Sportage from a main dealer with 30,539 miles on the clock. It was first registered in February 2017 with a 66 plate and... -
Perish, the thought 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I was recently on a Classic Car Tour in Italy in my 2005 Morgan Roadster. While there, the rubber hose from the fuel filler cap to the fuel tank split... -
My DS3 timing chain is slipping, which is a known issue - should Citroen contribute even though it's out of warranty? 10 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have been told be a local Halfords garage, where I've had my regular services done since owning a 2014 Citroen DS3, that the noise within the engine...

