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Is there a suitable replacement for a Land Rover Defender? 19 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 25 yr old Land Rover Defender 110, it gets used for taking the dogs walking, runs to the tip, shopping, tows a caravan to the odd muddy festival... -
I was sold a Toyota Hilux with a false service history - can I reject the car? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 3-year old Toyota Hilux Double Cab pick-up in November 2012. It was supposed to have come straight from Toyota with a full service history,... -
More PayPal scams 6 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
This is an email response to my advert for my 3 year old Land Rover in Auto Trader. It's a scam right? "Thanks for the swift response, just to let... -
Traffic harming measures 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I keenly follow your regular comments about the damage to tyres, steering and suspension components by our appalling roads. My 08 reg 11,000 mile S-Max... -
I'm faced with a huge bill for turbo issues with my diesel car - should it be repaired under warranty? 10 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 Vauxhall Insignia. I’ve only had the car just over a year, but a couple of weeks ago it broke down with white smoke belting out the back... -
Buying a new Megane - diesel or petrol? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to upgrade my 200,000 mile Volkswagen Golf GTi to a more sensible family estate/MPV, I have around £20,000 to spend. I will be doing around... -
Why is my hybrid not running on EV power? 7 Jan 2026 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 3 year old Subaru XV in November 2024. It ran perfectly well for 12 months and had year 4 service and MoT at the end of October but I have... -
I want a stress-free alternative to all the Japanese/Korean cars I've owned. What do you suggest? 22 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm starting to get bored of all the fantastically reliable Japanese/Koreans cars which have shuffled me from A-B for decades. I'm finally willing to... -
Why is my Peugeot 207 GT losing power? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
In September 2008 I bought a used 2007 Peugeot 207GT and was delighted with it. However, over the last few months it has developed a significant power... -
Engine issues apparently unfixable - what are my options? 7 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm unfortunately in a really sticky situation with a 2010 SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI CR FR. I bought the car new in 2010 from a main SEAT dealer, and the car has... -
Can anyone change a Jaguar F-Type battery? 16 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2018 Jaguar F type 3.0 (380) with 14,000 miles on the clock. Recently, I've started to experience battery issues. The car only does 2,000 miles... -
Is the Toyota RAV4 subject to extra tax for 5 years due to the £40k price? 2 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I decided to buy the very impressive, but expensive, Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid. I will take delivery on September 1st. The Toyota dealer doesn’t seem... -
What practical and cheap to run car do you suggest to replace my ageing RAV4? 8 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my three-door Toyota RAV4 as I need more space and five doors. I went for the RAV4 as I live in rural Cumbria and floods/snow are likely.... -
Car insurance for non-EU European travel (Balkans - to/from Albania) - what do I need to know? 29 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I plan to drive to/from Albania via Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo, Herzegovina/Bosnia, Serbia - not necessarily in that order because of boarder crossing... -
Can you help me assemble some facts to oppose the installation of speed humps in my local town centre? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I read with some concern in The Stamford Mercury that Lincolnshire Highways Department proposes to install, at an estimated cost of £60,000, 21 speed bumps... -
Do insurers know about the DVLA's 11-month licence extension? 2 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I learned recently that driving licenses expiring this year have been extended by 11 months. Are the authorities and insurance companies aware of this?... -
Should I claim via my insurer or an accident management company? 12 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
Yesterday, I was rear ended at traffic lights. I have the third party's phone number. He did not know his insurer's name and is asking to settle without... -
Charged for an insurance renewal I didn't want - how can I dispute this? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My car insurance expired on 5 November 2011. I did not renew with that company as I obtained a cheaper premium elsewhere through a price comparison site.... -
After having the alternator on our Hyundai Santa Fe replaced, our brakes failed - could this be linked? 20 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
We had an alternator replaced recently on our Hyundai Sante Fe. This morning the brakes failed completely and I crashed into another car. Brake fluid... -
Which Honda Civic engine is best - 1.6 or 2.2? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a new shape Honda Civic, question is do I go for 1.6 or 2.2? My local Honda dealer let slip that with the arrival of the new 1.6...

