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  Is an extended warranty a worthwhile investment on a three year old car? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a 2012 BMW 320i with around 28,000 mileage. I have been offered an 18-month warranty with Safe and Sound mechanical breakdown insurance...
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  Which Nissan X-Trail to tow my caravan? 17 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've been looking at the X-Trail to tow my caravan but people are reporting fuel pump issues and going into limp mode are both these models affected by...
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  New driver in need of a small car with good MPG 19 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have very recently passed my test and am due to start new job in two weeks time. I will be commuting 500 miles a week, so need something with great MPG...
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  Honda Civic handbrake issue 18 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My local Honda dealer recently serviced my 2012 petrol Civic with 24,000 miles on the clock. They told me the handbrake travel was too long and suggested...
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  Claiming on extended warranty - should I have to pay anything? 24 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I had reason recently to claim against a third party warranty. My car is a SAAB 9-3 XWD 2010. I took my car into my local garage for assessment. They...
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  Volkswagen Scirocco clutch release bearing problem 26 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Recently purchased a 2010 Scirocco GT, its a manual with the 210bhp 2.0 TSI chain driven engine. Whilst reversing up an inclined driveway there was a howling...
• Diesel - Engine tuning the truth 7 Apr 2016 (Forum)
  Hi people I did think this was an honest website but things I have read about remapping/ engine tuning are all wrong . If you have used a good Remapper then the file will not brake your car , so do a little digging into the company you would like to use , find out WHO they get their files from (50% buy good quoilty files) if they won't tell you avoid them as it will be a cheap knocked up crap that will damage your car pritty quick .
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  Lotus oil change 8 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased my 1999 Elise with 3500 miles when it was 10 years old and gave it its first cam belt change and first oil change. I only drive about 200 miles...
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  Is the Honda Civic a reliable used car? 11 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy my first car and am debating buying used or investing in something nearly new. I need something reliable to get me to work each...
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  Will the BMW Z3 ever get classic status? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought a 1998 BMW Z3 2.8i. It’s a manual and is in very good condition with one owner from new and 34,250 miles on the clock. The car was on SORN...
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  Clutch failure after 4 months - should the dealer pay for repairs? 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Six months ago I bought a used Hyundai Santa Fe from an independent garage. The car was sold with a full service history and also came with a 12 month...
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  Is my ix20 too sluggish? 1 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My ix20 1.6 automatic was recently in for paintwork repair. I had found it sluggish at times in general - it is 6 months old. I hadn't driven automatics...
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  Renault Kangoo conversion power loss 7 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Renault Kangoo 1.6 petrol auto wav conversion. This vehicle has done 3500 miles. Three weeks ago the engine was hesitating at around 30mph. One...
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  Audi Q5 - can I fit 18-inch wheels? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying a nearly new Audi Q5 S Line Plus which has 20-inch wheels as standard specification. When I test drove the car I thought that the...
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  What should I look out for when buying a used 14-year-old BMW? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying an older 2000 X-reg BMW with 50,000 miles, one previous owner and FSH from a dealer. Apart from ascertaining the regularity of...
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  Ford Mondeo - should I sell it or run it into the ground? 27 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007 Ford Mondeo 1.8 TDCI Titanium X estate. It was my company lease car, which I bought a year ago on leaving the firm for £2500. It has 114,000...
• Nissan X-Trail - Dealer hiding MoT Advisories 10 Aug 2013 (Forum)
  Around six months later I got the vehicle serviced at Nissan dealer who advised me the rear brakes were dangerously low and needed urgent attention. I felt this was a little strange as I had only done around 2,000 miles since I purchased the car. I replaced the rear pads myself, and indeed they were very low.
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  Can I undertake on the motorway? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought the latest (2007 edition) Highway Code for guidance on overtaking on the left and find Rules 267 and 268 confusing and conflicting....
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  Why isn't intelligent speed adaption being adapted to control speed limits? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  As a long-time reader I have seen many emails appear over the years about speed humps, their effectiveness, and the side effects of their imposition, not...
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  Bought a used car - Dealers responsibility? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a used Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI sport (with around 48000 miles) and its 15 days since I have bought it. When the car was sold the...