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Why is my Volkswagen Passat juddering when I start it? 24 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Volkswagen Passat CC automatic diesel. It's started to judder when I start it. Any ideas what it could be? It's driving me mad. -
My Austin Healey gets very hot inside - can you suggest anything to help? 2 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have an Austin Healey, which is very hot inside when driving due to engine and gearbox heat. I've added heat insulation material under the carpets but... -
I need a spare bulb kit to drive in France - what do I do if none of the kits fit my car? 31 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm going to France for 10 days and have a 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. I need to carry a spare bulb kit to comply with French law. So I went to Halfords... -
Are my insurer allowed to refuse my policy renewal because of my age? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
Hastings won't renew my policy as I'm now 88 years old. I've been with them since 2011, but this year they've written to me and just said they won't renew.... -
Should I raise or lower the agreed value of my classic at my next policy renewal? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a LHD 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL, with a full service history and 104,000 miles. I've had an agreed value policy for £10,000 on since I bought it in... -
I want a used SUV that offers refinement - what do you recommend? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy an automatic mid-sized used SUV, with a budget of approximately £17,000. I've narrowed the choice down to an older BMW X3, Mazda CX-5... -
Does the DPF warning light in my pickup truck mean it's regenerating? 26 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has bought a three year old Isuzu pickup truck with only 12,000 miles on the clock. The DPF light keeps coming on, the main dealer says that... -
How often does the oil in the DSG gearbox have to be changed? 11 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
How often does the oil in the DSG gearbox have to be changed if at all? -
How do I reset my car after changing the battery? 13 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi. I was driving and it stopped all of sudden. I have been told that alternator is gone but I need to take the car to... -
What larger, used car could you suggest to replace my BMW 1 Series Convertible? 10 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I drive a BMW 1 Series Convertible but I've got a baby now and looking for something bigger. Not sure what to get but I can't afford brand new. -
Where have all the 2.0-litre petrol engines gone? 14 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2.0-litre Volkswagen Passat 130 petrol engine car. I would like to replace it with car with a similar size petrol-engined car not turbocharged... -
I'm having trouble changing gears in my 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro - what is the issue? 10 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've been driving our recently purchased 2007 Vauxhall Vivaro and, after doing approximately 800 miles, the gears now have to be "forced" into place. Even... -
Should you pay to insure a hire car if your own car is being crash repaired? 29 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
A female friend, in her first year of driving, had her car damaged in a works carpark by a male colleague. He accepted responsibility and it was agreed... -
Is there a known fault with the MINI One gearbox? 16 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2013 MINI One convertible a year ago, and the gearbox has always been notchy. The last couple of months I have had trouble getting it into first... -
Is it time to replace my old 2002 Honda Civic with the newer Honda Civic 1.8 i-VTEC? 14 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I travel 8000 miles a year and need a car to replace my ageing 2002 Honda Civic SE Sport. It's still great to drive but I only use the car at weekends... -
What are your thoughts on a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 406D? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just been offered a 1970 Mercedes-Benz 406D. Any thoughts? -
Should I buy a petrol or diesel Ford Mondeo estate? 15 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
Would you recommend a Ford Mondeo Mk lll estate and, if so, petrol or diesel? I'm doing about 10,000 miles a year, and next year will be driving to Europe... -
Will a car show as 'No MoT' on the government database if it is SORN? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I need a second hand car and my friend has offered to sell me his 2002 Ford Fiesta. He gave me the number plates but I’ve checked on the direct.gov website... -
What similar automatic cars could you suggest to replace my Citroen Xsara Picasso? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I would like to ask for advice regarding the replacement of my Xsara Picasso with something similar in size and style. It should be an automatic car, preferably... -
Should I buy a camper van if the seller only has the V5 slip? 5 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
Bidding on a camper van on Ebay - guy says he only has the V5 new keeper part of the logbook. He said he took the van on part exchange and I can see that...

