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What cheap, used van can I get to carry gardening tools? 25 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm 6-foot tall and want to haul around scuba diving equipment and gardening tools. I need a car or van to do 10,000 - 15,000 miles per year, for around... -
My used car has had faults since I bought it - will my warranty cover them? 25 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used Jeep Wrangler from a dealer for £20,000. They told me the car had been serviced by themselves, including all oil changes. Upon driving... -
BMW M5 brake noise 23 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
Around 12 weeks ago I bought a used (2013) BMW M5. All was good for a week, then a nasty brake squeal developed. The dealership initially said it was down... -
Has my local Vauxhall dealer damaged my Zafira? 21 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Vauxhall Zafira 2.2 diesel has developed a slight loss in power in low rpm after it failed to start one morning. Diagnostic checks showed nothing... -
Ford Kuga power steering failure 15 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Kuga recently had a serious issue with the power steering failing suddenly while parking. Ford advised it was a ECU fault and that there was no... -
Where can I sell my cars and replace them with an MPV? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My husband, who sadly passed away recently, drove a Mercedes C250 which is under one year old with low mileage. I currently drive a Honda Jazz but I now... -
Why does my Ford Focus' cooling fan run on after the engine's switched off? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought an ex-demonstrator 59-plate Ford Focus TDCI in March. Ever since I bought the car the cooling fan runs on for around 20-30 minutes after the car... -
Mercedes-Benz won't acknowledge wheel judder problem on the GLC - what do I do? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I picked up my Mercedes-Benz GLC43 on 9 November following a test drive of the GLC250d in early September and 3 happy years of owning an GL350d. The following... -
Best used car for a new driver? 2 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Which small city cars would you recommend for a 17 year old to learn to drive in? We have a budget of £2500, but reliability and low insurance are important. -
Mk2 Cavalier convertible - new owner queries 9 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just acquired a tidy 1986 Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2 convertible with FSH and one previous owner. it's done 123,000 miles and importantly, the body is... -
Can I mix runflats with non-runflat tyres? 11 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I returned from holiday to pick up my BMW from one of the Meet and Greet firms at Heathrow T2 to learn that when they went to bring it to the airport from... -
Should I be worried about buying a used car with a partial service history? 7 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have put down a deposit on a Hyundai i10 with 34,303 miles on the clock. The MoT history shows no fails and two minor advisories from years ago - other... -
Why does my DPF warning light keep coming on? 10 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Honda CR-V and the Diesel Particulate Filter Warning Light keeps coming on. I get it recharged and it has had the ERG valve replaced recently.... -
Why has the fuel consumption in my car increased? 7 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
After six weeks of my VW Passat standing idle I took it for its MoT, which since then has shown a marked reduction in fuel consumption. My wife's monthly... -
How do I transfer a cherised registration? 6 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
Three years ago my wife gave up driving through illness and I sold her car, which had a cherished number plate. I kept the number on a Retention Certificate... -
Is clutch failure covered by the Consumer Rights Act? 28 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
My son bought a 2015 Ford Fiesta ST180 in March 2022, paying £11,000. He purchased it from our local main dealer. He was driving home one evening and... -
BMW 5 Series DPF issues - what should I do? 21 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a 63 plate BMW 520D (F10) Auto Efficient Dynamic version (Euro 6) As I drive a lot on motorway, the car has a high mileage, close to 180,000 miles.... -
Why hasn't the DVLA responded to me for over a month? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've had to surrender my medically-restricted, yearly license for a year on medical grounds. It was due to expire November this year and I was planning... -
A friend and I have decided to drive to Italy - what used car would you suggest for a road trip? 17 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
A friend and I have decided to drive down to Italy and meet our wives (they are flying down) for a weeks holiday. We thought we would take in the Nurburgring... -
What effect will the proposed ban on new fossil fuel powered vehicles in 2040 have on the value of classic vehicles? 8 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
As the Government has proposed the banning of all new vehicles powered by fossil fuels by 2040, what do you think the effect will be on the value of classic...

