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Classic car crash claim - how can I prevent a write-off? 13 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
My neighbour has been involved in a car crash (not responsible). Someone hit the side of her Fiat X1/9 sports car. It was in excellent condition, but she... -
Need a car that can fit a hoist to lift an electric wheelchair 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a vehicle that has a boot size of 40-inches wide, 31-inches high and 28-inches to the back seat. I have £22,000 to spend, what do you... -
Are Vauxhall Corsas prone to gearbox faults? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm having problems with the gear selector on my 2007 Vauxhall Corsa: it sticks in park and can take five minutes of wiggling to free it. Is this a common... -
Restarting car after two years off the road - what should I check? 30 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo has been off the road for the last two years. It has only done 60,000-miles and is in good condition. I’ve charged up the battery, but was... -
Excessive oil consumption with Vauxhall Signum 22 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a 2004 Vauxhall Signum petrol, with 72,000 miles on the clock. Do you know of any issues with this car? It is consuming a litre... -
Downsizing from a Mondeo 14 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Mondeo Ghia X estate 130 diesel - 04 plate with 160k - top spec. Need ideas to replace it. Does not need to be so big but saftey and economy... -
Are online car dealers trustworthy? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have ordered a Skoda 1.6 Octavia Elegance via an online dealer. The local Skoda dealer really slags the online dealer off, saying that I will not get... -
Do you know anything about a Mazda 3 recall related to the steering column? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've discovered Mazda are recalling Mazda 3 2007-2009 models due to major problems with the steering column. Have you any information regarding this? -
Why is my Chrysler Grand Voyager cutting out and stalling? 25 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1999 2.5TD Chrysler Grand Voyager with running problems. It will start, drive and run perfect for weeks at at time, and then go crazy and cut... -
Would the Honda CR-V be a good replacement for our S-reg Audi A6? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have to replace a much-loved and travelled S-reg Audi A6 2.5 TDI quattro and need a 4-wheel drive car - something good value, economical to run, roomy... -
Do I need to get a new van to comply with Euro6? 1 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to understand the whole discussion about ULEZ and Euro 6. I currently drive an LDV 400 Convoy TD with side windows and three seats. Now I understand... -
I bought a used car but it's faulty and now the dealer is being difficult - what can I do? 16 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
In April I bought an Audi S4 from a used car dealer. From the outset I didn't feel happy with the purchase and felt that the car didn't drive very well... -
Can I return my faulty Skoda Yeti because the dealer took almost a year to repair them? 31 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
On driving my Skoda Yeti home, after purchasing from an approved dealership in April 2016, I noticed an external squeaking noise emitting from the front... -
What are my chances of claiming against the dealer who sold me a faulty Jaguar XJ? 1 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2012 Jaguar XJ for £15,500 from a small dealer and it had done 111,000 miles. Took it for a service and cam belt (which I knew it would need)... -
Can I contest a parking charge made against me in a hospital car park? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
On 26th November 2012 I had an appointment at Ormskirk and District Hospital. I’m a reasonably active 70 year old but I sometimes need a bit of physiotherapy... -
It took 12 months for my daughter to successfully claim against a third party after a serious accident. 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter was driving her husband's car in a single track section of a country lane when an oncoming car drove straight in to her head-on instead of... -
Porsche logging 'exceeded revs' from ECU 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned several Porsches for more than 10 years and have always properly maintained them with dedicated Porsche garages and warranties. On renewing... -
Problem with VW Polo electronic gear box 30 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Polo and I have had problems with the vehicle not responding to the accelerator following a period after the vehicle slows down. The... -
Cat C Write Off Repaired 2 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
My girlfriend’s car was recently hit up the rear, whilst stopped at lights by a closely following car. Her insurers Quinn direct are having difficulty... -
Did speed cushions damage the tyres on my wife's Ford Focus? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to pick up on two things that you constantly bring to the fore: speed cushions. My wife recently had her car MOTd and we thought it would sail...

