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Is it illegal to have an on/off switch for the headlight on my motorbike? 6 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've recently brought Yamasaki RE50 Moped and have a question. The garage who I took the bike to tell me that it is illegal to have a main headlight on/off... -
What do I need to look for when viewing a Mk3 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi? 13 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am going to look at a Vauxhall Cavalier SRi redtop car and I wanted to know what I should be looking out for and what sort of questions I should be asking? -
Our Ford Focus is leaking coolant - will Ford help pay for repairs? 18 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
Our four year old Ford Focus 1.0-litre Ecoboost, with 25,000 miles, went in for its annual service and MoT today (main Ford dealer). When we went to collect... -
Nissan Navara chassis corrosion 21 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Nissan Navara failed its MoT recently due to chassis corrosion. Apparently this is a common fault, so I phoned Nissan UK and they arranged an inspection,... -
Diesel bug in BMW 7 Series - any advice? 10 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have been told by my BMW dealer after spending £1000 that the reason my car stops running is that I have a diesel bug that has damaged the high pressure... -
Why has Audi released inaccurate mpg figures in its brochures? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have sent you a copy of the Audi A4 2012 brochure. In it the EC figures show the claimed improvements in mpg between the 2008 and 2012 models. In a recent... -
Car declared a write-off – can I sue for costs to repair the car? 29 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last week I was in slow moving traffic on a motorway and was hit in the rear by a following vehicle. The impact pushed my car into the car in front, causing... -
Our Mazda 3 was supplied without the multichanger that was promised - should the dealer fit it? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Two weeks ago I bought a 2012 Mazda 1.6D 115 Sport, an ex-dealer demonstrator from Mazda dealer. It is fitted with Bose stereo and salesman advised it... -
My Range Rover Vogue caught fire and damaged my house - will this be covered under warranty? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last Wednesday night at approximately 10.30pm, my Range Rover Vogue (purchased new in December 2011) caught fire due to an electrical fault. It had been... -
My Mercedes-Benz C-Class turbo has failed - is this normal? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mercedes C220 CDI coupe (2.1-litre), which will be six years old next month and has done just under 50,000 miles. A couple of days ago, while... -
Noisy first gear on a 350Z 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 58 plate Nissan 350Z from a used car dealer, and I noticed it had a bit of a whine in first gear. I google'd it and saw that it could be a characteristic... -
Why do you recommend runflat tyres when they ruin the ride quality? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I usually agree with your advice, but on the subject of BMW runflats my own experience leads me to disagree. Just over a year ago I bought a 335i SE with... -
Right key, wrong keyhole 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
You recommend running at higher revs to help a DPF to regenerate. I drive a Volvo V70 AWD 2.4d. At 2,000 rpm I travel at 60 mph. At 2,300 rpm I travel... -
What do you think this ignition problem is in my 1987 Karman Golf? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1987 Mk1 Karman Golf that cut out suddenly and I haven't been able to get it started since. I called out a roadside rescue mechanic who checked... -
Fuels and their money 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
With the price of petrol now reaching prohibitive levels where many motorists are having to think twice about the necessity of their journeys or even using... -
Is it considered 'wear and tear' if my 12,000-mile Mitsubishi Shogun judders in first gear? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mitsubishi Shogun Sport still under warranty with 12,000 miles on the clock. When I engage it in first gear, the clutch appears to slip and there... -
In stabiliity 30 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I write of my Mazda 3 that shows a DSC fault warning light. I had the fault analysed by a Mazda garage and found it to be Code C1288 Pressure transducer... -
Wrongs and Rights 21 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recall your recent strictures in respect of Vauxhall’s lack of consideration in the matter of rusted brake discs and have a worse experience to relate.... -
Is the BMW N47 engine prone to timing chain failure? 3 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying a high mileage 2010 BMW 320d touring E91 with N47 engine. Is this a good car to buy? I’m a bit concerned as the internet seems to... -
What should I pay for a BMW E92 320D M Sport with 23,000 miles at auction? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Hope you can help. There is an auction with BCA (BMW open group) and the car that I am looking at is a BMW E92 320D M Sport with 23,000 miles, satellite...
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