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How much are illegal radio transmitters likely to be interfering with keyless car entry systems? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I think you may be wrong about illegal transmitters stopping car keys from working. I believe that the keys work on a frequency of 433.92MHz and use a... -
Running out of patience, what are my rights? 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a car on 12 February 2011 from Turtles Peugeot in Ballymena, Co Antrim. I have been back and forth to the dealer approximately 10 times since... -
Why am I paying £72 for four litres of oil for my Honda Civic when it is serviced? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Honda 1.6 Civic CVT automatic. This car is 13 years old, goes very well and has some 67,000 miles on the clock. The Honda has been serviced from... -
Should winter tyres be fitted to all four wheels, and can they be fitted to the existing rims? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
You recommend winter tyres as an alternative to having to buy a 4x4. On a front-wheel drive family car do you need all four or just two to provide better... -
Should the supplying dealer pay for a new tyre after unusual wear was found on my BMW 3 Series? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 58-plate BMW 3 Series convertible in December 2010. I took it into a BMW dealer for an oil and brake service, where they told me there was wear... -
Can I fit smaller wheels and tyres to my Skoda Superb II? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Skoda Superb II Elegance is a magnificent car, fully justifying its name. But tyre wear is heavier than on the Superb I by about 60 per cent. My local... -
My Audi A4 has been recalled for a potential plenum chamber fault, but it's already broken down. What are my rights? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I received a recall letter last Wednesday for a potential problem with my Audi A4's plenum chamber. Ironically my car broke down on Saturday and, according... -
How can I find out which wheel and tyre sizes will fit my Peugeot 405 estate? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'd be grateful if you are able to de-mystify some queries I have with wheels and tyres. My car is a P-reg Peugeot 405 estate 1.9td 1996. Its current tyres... -
Legend in its own lurchtime 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought my Yaris 1.3 MMT last September and within days I complained to the dealership about the jerking gear changes and the fierceness of the brakes.... -
Why do insurance companies pressurise car accident victims to accept courtesy cars and initiate personal injury claims? 1 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
On the A12 last Saturday a car violently braked in the outside lane in front of me at about 70mph. I managed to stop in time, but the car behind hit me... -
Living in the passed 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having driven quite often in South Africa, I realise the value of being able legally to overtake on either side on 3 or more lane roads. It makes lane... -
Disc grace 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a two year old current model Honda CR-V and Honda insists that the front brake discs require changing due to them being worn and rounded on a car... -
Daytime Running Frights 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
My new Mazda 6 TS2 has daytime running lights and since buying the car 3 months ago I have had four scary encounters where cars joining from side roads... -
Handle bores 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I was travelling on the M6, at approximately 60 - 65 mph, and was on the bridge over the Manchester Ship Canal, and intended leaving the motorway at the... -
Self-drive car ire 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Accord Estate. I am thinking of updating it with a new model with lane control and automatic braking. What do you think of these extras,... -
Crash and grab 22 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is in a slightly similar situation to T.F. In February she was pulling out of a side road (you have to edge out as there are cars parked on... -
Service with a guile? 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I'd like some advice please regarding the servicing of my car. I have 2005/55 BMW 320D Touring. The mileage is approximately 37,000 and my local BMW dealer... -
Pillar talk 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am the proud owner of a 2-year-old Morgan Plus 4, which I am generally very pleased with. Recently (within the 24 month warranty period) the car has... -
Ford Fiesta (1995 - 1999) - 1999 1.8 Courier van instrument/electrical problem 7 Feb 2009 (Forum)
A month or so ago I started noticing that some of the warning lights on the instument panel glow faintly when I'm driving. The full beam, fuel heater coil, brake warning and ABS lights have all been affected but at random and sometimes two at a time. They are not glowing fully e.g. if I pull on the handbrake when the brake warning lamp is lit then it doubles in brightness. -
Long distance commute - car choice 19 Jan 2008 (Forum)
However if they cant they slow down and even stop causing a severe domino effect with sometimes heavy braking and stop start motoring. Last week this happened and I stopped safely in a blaze of sudden brake lights as everybody jammed the anchors on. I looked in the mirror to see an HGV bearing down on me at speed, swerving at the last minute into lane 1 when a gap miraculously appeared, I was very shaken as my life flashed before me!

