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Do I need to declare a minor scrape to my insurers if it can be settled amicably? 4 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
Some time ago, my partner passed her driving test, got into her car, which is parked on the road outside our house and scraped our neighbour's car by accident... -
I sold a car and now two months later the buyer wants a refund? 12 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I sold a car which seemed fine but 2 months later the timing chain went and the new owner has asked for some of the money back. There were no signs of... -
How do I prove my car has been serviced correctly? 22 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2020 Volkswagen Golf SV Match, in common with many other makes nowadays, does not have a service history book. I bought it nearly new from Arnold Clark... -
Is it legal to sell a car with MoT advisories without telling a potential buyer? 27 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
Can a trader sell a car with an MoT with advisories without telling the buyer? -
I'm replacing my Renault Grand Modus soon - is it smart to stick with a diesel or swap to an electric car? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a Renault Grand Modus for the last 7years. I Iike the car very much, but it's showing it's age. I have £7000 - £10,000 to spend on a used car... -
I've bought a car which had not been repaired for an MoT - should the dealer cover 'preventative maintenance'? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last month I acquired a cheap 12-year-old car from a small dealer with a fresh MoT certificate (with no advisories). The MoT history subsequently obtained... -
Battery draining 2 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Volvo XC70 D5 SE with the safety package which included the built in phone and the Volvo "on call" system. The car was in fabulous condition... -
Which car do you recommend for high mileage daily commuting? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I need your advice to find my new car because I don't know the UK market very well, and I am getting mixed messages from everyone. In the next 12-16 months... -
How often should I replace brake discs? 4 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 BMW M135i owned since new with only 52000 miles just had a BMW Health Check which showed that the front brake discs had a slight lip and the pads... -
Should I service my car annually or based on mileage? 4 Dec 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have purchased a Toyota Yaris Hybrid which is covered by manufacturer's warranty of 10yrs/100,000miles, if the car is serviced every 10,000 miles. As... -
How is the MPG for PHEVs calculated? 4 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
How are the figures calculated for a Lexus NX 450 PHEV - that has a published mpg of 256.7mpg? -
Why is my son at fault for an accident when the other driver accepted responsibility? 13 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
My (then) 17 year old son was involved in an accident while leaving the M6 for the M5. Essentially, as he was moving left, he hit another car which was... -
Squeaking air con fan on Audi TT - should the dealer repair or replace? 7 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
We bought a 2014 Audi TT with 38,000 miles on the clock from an independent dealer. The air con makes an annoying squeak; not loud, just persistent. We... -
Are the official fuel economy figures for plug-in hybrids accurate? 10 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
Are the mpg figures for the Jaguar F-Pace petrol plug-in believable? How are they calculated? -
Do I need to service my car every year if it only covers low miles? 11 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2016 Renault Twingo Dynamique S. It is serviced annually by the main dealer. The first year it did about 6000 miles but the last four years, it... -
When should I change the timing belt on my 2003 Mazda MX-5? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Mazda MX-5. The timing belt was changed in 2013 and the recommended change is every five years or every 50,000 miles. It has now done 94,000... -
Can you explain whether a PHEV or a self-charging hybrid would be better suited to my driving? 6 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at changing my diesel car for a plug-in hybrid or a self-charging hybrid. Could you explain the difference between the two systems and whether... -
My 20 year old TT requires work to pass its MoT - is it worth investing in it? 29 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
The dreaded MoT is fast approaching for my much loved twenty-year-old Audi TT Quattro. I have a nasty feeling both the catalytic converters have or are... -
I'm putting a modern Toyota engine in a classic 1949 AC - what will the tax be? 18 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm restoring a 1949 AC 2 litre saloon but expect to fit a 1990's Toyota 2.0 litre engine. What is likely to be the tax on this? -
My Porsche Boxster 918 was stolen and recovered the same day - so why won't my insurer return it to me? 21 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 981 Porsche Boxster was stolen and recovered the same day (15 August 2017). I'm still waiting to get it back from the insurance company. The ECU was...

