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Replacing the brake discs on a Focus 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have used the same mechanic for a number of years as he was going on his own from leaving a Ford Dealership. He always had good prices and did evening... -
Store car 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a 15 year old 1996 P Jaguar XJ Executive from an elderly gent who has decided to hang up his driving gloves. The car has full... -
Slipscream 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Several weeks ago my daughter skidded into the side of a lorry on a bend. She had to be cut out of her car (which was a write off) by the Fire Service... -
Thanks to my local Toyota dealer for repairing the windscreen cheaply on my RAV4. 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I attend hospital five days a week, Monday through Friday for essential radiography treatment, a round trip of some 75 miles. I drive a Toyota RAV4 D-CAT... -
What should I do to defend myself against a fraudulent personal injury claim? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
A couple of months back I was involved in a driving incident where I started moving with traffic after the lights turned green at a junction. For no reason,... -
Thanks to The Ecclesiastical Insurance Co.Ltd for excellent customer service. 6 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Earlier this year my wife and I were on holiday in East Yorkshire. On our return home we found a letter from an insurance claimer stating that our car... -
Why are speed humps still used when they damage tyres, like those fitted to my S-Type Jaguar? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am writing to you on a subject to which I believe you referred in your column - traffic humps. I am the owner of a Racing Green S-Type Jaguar which is... -
Thanks to Audi for providing an interim car to drive whilst delivery of my TT Roadster was delayed. 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a TT Roadster in April this year. I was advised that the model was about to receive a "facelift" but I assured that I could take delivery in... -
Why was my local Audi garage keen to offer goodwill when repairing an ESP fault on my A3? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Audi A3 is less than four years old, has done less than 34,000 miles and has a full Audi service history. Last week the ESP warning light came... -
What can I do about my 2002 Mercedes-Benz C-Class's serious Valeo radiator fault? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mercedes-Benz C180 which I bought from new in late 2002. It has a full Mercedes-Benz service record. Despite its age, the car only has 17,000... -
Slown ranger 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am having trouble with my 2006 VW Golf TDI and wondered if you might have any thoughts. I am not technologically literate, but I understand that the... -
Statute of Limiter 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have recently received a Notice of Intended Prosecution alleging that I was travelling at 79 mph on the M6 in Cumbria. I drive through Cumbria a great... -
Cab runneth over 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
Having sold my previous car, a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, I'm now looking for a replacement with an automatic gearbox and would be grateful if you could advise.... -
Separate featurette: 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
On July 25 2009, you answered a letter by P.M. of Kineton who had received a "penalty" for overstaying while parking to eat at McDonalds. You advised the... -
What should we replace our Ford Galaxy with? 11 Nov 2025 (Ask HJ)
Please can you recommend a used replacement for our 2004 Ford Galaxy Diesel? We’re 4 people and looking for similar luggage capacity with configurable... -
How can I get rid of a smeary windscreen? 31 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have been plagued for a long time with smears on my inside windscreen of my VW Tiguan. I have tried all sorts of glass cleaners including AutoGlym and... -
What mid-range estate car do you suggest? 9 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2002 VW Golf Estate 130 bhp TDI which passed its MoT last month, but I will be looking for a to replace it with a similar-sized car in the next... -
Which £30k sports car should I buy? 3 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the fortunate position of being able to buy a nice car with a £30k budget. I've narrowed it down to a Jag F-Type V6 or Porsche Cayman 2.7. Which... -
Should I use a battery conditioner if I don't drive my car much over winter? 22 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost - my first car with a stop/start engine and battery system. In the winter, I use the car very little... -
Why does my EV show a longer range than the claimed figures? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
The official WLTP range of my Kia Soul is 280 miles, but when fully charged it's showing 310 miles. Any ideas why this should be?

