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A misfueller and his money are soon parted 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
What has happened to colour coding? New V-Power PETROL with BLACK flexible pipe and nozzle? My last visit to a Shell petrol station in Warrington Road,... -
I have just brought a used car and would like to know who should take responsibility for resolving a fault 7 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I brought a used Volvo V50 and within a few days noticed resistance in the steering when starting to turn left. I let the second hand car dealer know and... -
Extra 'recommendations' during car service — are they really necessary? 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday I had my Hyundai's 3rd year service and 1st MOT carried out at Halfords. They came back to me with 'recommendations' including: 1. An engine... -
Scottish fiver 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
My VW Passat V5 is registered Dec 1999. It's a V registration. I have had it for 7 years now. I bought it in 1992 and it had 2 previous owners and 10000... -
….with the truth 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Seeing you refer to the Hyundai i20 returning "more than 50mpg" I wondered if it has the same 1,248cc engine as our recently purchased i10. Our only disappointment... -
Flap jacks it 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003/53 BMW530d SE E60 auto that has 101k on the clock and full service history (BMW up to 60k then synthetic oil every 10k after that.). The... -
My dash cam can't go behind the rearview mirror. Where should I place it? 10 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of fitting a dash cam to my 2016 Honda HR-V but the large sensor housing on the windscreen does not allow me to fit it behind the rearview... -
Which safe 4WD car offers fun, practicality and room for a family? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Mazda MX5, which I love to bits, but which isn't practical as it snows where I live, so the rear wheel drive isn't the best. I thought a 4WD... -
Why is my Hyundai i20 mpg so much lower than expected? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2012 Hyundai i20 1.2, 41,000 miles on the clock is quoted an average of 57.6 mpg. Your website suggests that the real average mpg for this make and... -
Can a failed DPF regen cause oil contamination in the engine? 29 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Mazda 6 diesel recently had a low oil pressure warning light come on. I stopped driving immediately and got towed to my Mazda dealer. They changed... -
How can I fix my Volkswagen Polo misfire? 3 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
In March this year I privately bought a 2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI. It was sold with a full service history, with 24K on the clock. It ran really well... -
Misleading fuel figures 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I’ve noticed that car owners are not getting close enough to the stated mpg figures. In my circumstance, I bought a new Audi A4 2.0-litre TFSI quattro... -
Which hatchback should I buy? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a fair budget for a used car, preferably a petrol hot hatch with reasonable MPG consumption and also suitable for everyday car use. I am thinking... -
Are Volkswagens really as problematic as you say? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I know you question your loyalty to Volkswagen, but they can't all be that bad. I know a lot of people put in complaints about them, but there are a heck... -
Academic question 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am an indecisive academic requiring help. In 1994 after months of deliberation and investigation, I bought a brand new VW Passat Diesel Estate and declared... -
Will E5 petrol still be available after 2026? 23 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
On the introduction of E10 petrol back in Sept 1st 2021 the government at the time said E5 would be available for the next 5 years. So the cut-off point... -
Van damaged by contaminated fuel -can I sue 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
Last week I filled my Mercedes-Benz Vito van, but 24 hours later the entire injection system was destroyed, with repair cost amounting to £4500. The dealer... -
Which petrol SUVs are best for towing? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2013 2.0 petrol manual AWD Honda CR-V. My short commute dictates a petrol engine. It's both thirsty (35mpg) and underpowered when towing... -
Hyundai ix20 vibration 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2012 Hyundai IX20 blue motion 1.6 diesel. I bought it second hand in 2014 with 16000 miles on the clock and a full service history. Since then... -
Is BMW's new Double Clutch Transmission better than the automatic gearbox? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking at buying a secondhand BMW 335i. I had one of the first in 2006 and always regretted selling it. I can’t drive a manual due to a disability....

