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Is turbo cool down necessary for modern cars? 27 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just acquired my first turbo car, a Renault Megane GT Sport and am somewhat unclear about the need for turbo cool down. My manual doesn't mention... -
Old cam belt caused engine failure - is the dealer liable for repair costs? 21 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought an old motorhome last August and the dealer did quite a bit of work on it prior to collection. He paid for a service and cam belt change at his... -
What car should I buy for my retirement? 8 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have recently retired and am looking to change my six year old diesel Ford Focus for a long term replacement. I'm looking at a petrol engine as my estimated... -
If a CCJ rules against me and I refuse to pay, will my credit file be affected? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've been taken to court for non-payment of a parking fine by a private company. While there is lots of information available about how to get out of paying... -
I was penalised because my NCD was more than I stated - where do I stand? 5 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have recently returned to insuring a vehicle after three years as a company car holder. I had full no claims discount before taking the company car,... -
Mercedes-Benz SportCoupé Kompressor - Too Shiny For Me 19 Apr 2017 (Forum)
I was thinking maybe shocks and/or suspension bushings, but it seemed OK from a bounce test, for the very little that's worth. I don't like driving other peoples shiny cars, and once they'd seen me do it (havn't driven an automatic for a long time and tended to confuse the brakes with the non-existent clutch pedal. The brakes are VERY good.) they didn't either, so there was no high-speed freeway demonstration of the problem. -
What should we replace our Audi A4 TDI with? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
After 80,000 miles we are considering a replacement for the Audi A4 2.0 TDI. We were covering 19,000 miles per year but are now down to about 10,000 mostly... -
Where can I gather evidence of the 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco engine failure? 10 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've just had to pay for a new engine for my 2011 Volkswagen Scirocco. The garage found out that the engine had already been replaced before by Volkswagen... -
Who's liable for my BMW's faulty timing chain? 25 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used (2009) BMW 3 Series Touring 320D 10 months ago from a Lexus dealer. At purchase it had only 16,000 miles on the clock and a full BMW... -
Is the Honda Jazz SE i-VTEC a good car? 20 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
We're planing on buying a second car for my wife (commuting and dropping our daughter to nursery). She is a new driver and would prefer a smallish car... -
Buying AUDI A4 Avant: Which model? 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
We just had a baby and with my wife we would like to buy a new estate, preferably the Audi A4 Avant, although also considering the BMW 3 series touring.... -
Who will insure my 18-year-old daughter on a classic Singer Gazelle? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a 1962 Singer Gazelle 4-door automatic saloon for sale for under £2000, which I would like to buy for my daughter's 18th birthday. We have... -
Does fitting the wrong tyres cause problems with the transmission on a BMW X3? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 BMW X3 with 76,000 miles on the clock bought last year secondhand from a small local dealer. A few weeks ago the car developed a 'knocking... -
What can we replace our 1971 Morris Minor Traveller with? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife owns a 1971 Morris Minor Traveller with just over 100,000 miles on the clock, which she has enjoyed over many years. However, with ageing bones... -
Should I fit smaller wheels to my Volkswagen Scirocco to improve the tyre wear rate? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Volkswagen Scirocco GT TDI with 19-inch alloy wheels fitted with low profile Pirelli 235/35 ZR 19 P Zero tyres. To meet legal requirements... -
Which economical car for should we buy for local driving and occasional long trips to Spain? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are looking for a car with about £20,000 cash to spend, now retired and having had cars supplied to us like Volvo, Lexus and BMW 5 series... -
AWD Kuga tyre changes - all tyres at once? 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 kuga needed its service and also two front tyres for its first MOT. When the car came back from the dealer it suffered vibration at about 2200,... -
What is causing my Citroen C5 to run roughly? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
The night before last I drove, with a friend, to a meeting about 10 miles away in my recently-purchased Citroen 2008 C5 2.0 HDI 138 Automatic, 61,000 miles... -
Where can I have the ABS pump replaced on my 2004 Honda Jazz cheaply? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Honda Jazz automatic which has served me well. It has 127,000 miles on the clock and, apart from the occasional very costly service (courtesy... -
Which small car should I buy as a reliable runaround? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My lovely 1994 Nissan 200SX with 99,445 miles, which I have found reliable, solid, comfortable and secure, evidently needs about £1000 of work - mostly...

