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Does my Fabia need a replacement cam belt? 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 2 1/2 year old Fabia is due for its 40,000 mile service and the local Skoda independent garage tells me that the cam belt also needs changing. Checking... -
Fumes in the cabin 30 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased an 05 Citroen C4 from a local small dealer on Wednesday of this week, and is very clean inside and out. I noticed on my way home a slight fumey... -
Which Car 14 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a car for my wife, who will be using it for mainly short trips with our two young children. I am ruling out diesels due to the DPF issues... -
Can you recommend a UK insurance company that offers a premium reduction for non-use? 11 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I visit the States twice a year for approx three months at a time. I have an old Lincoln town car there for which my insurance is reduced by half when... -
What are Motor Trade policies and who can have one? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just started working with Motor Trade policies. Can anyone tell me what they are? Who can have one? My main focus is to look at the indemnity issues... -
What car do you suggest for an older female? 6 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm a 75 year old female looking for a 'new' smallish, second hand car. I would require the following: hatchback, economic to maintain, 2020 or younger,... -
The dealer damaged my car by over-tightening the wheel nuts, but they refuse to cover the cost - what do I do now? 26 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Ford Focus, which I bought from a main dealer in February. I went to get an MoT and knew that I would need new tyres. The garage tried to... -
Will a worn clutch be covered by an approved used warranty? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought an approved used MINI Cooper D 10 months ago with 53k miles on it. The dealer did not provide a service book at the time but promised to send... -
Renault Megane stop/start problems - cause? 26 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I regularly follow your Q&A page and was wondering if you could help me. I have a 2013 Renault Megane 1.5 DCI Coupe with Stop/Start and recently the system... -
Who pays for my replacement windscreen? 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Ford Fusion (54 reg) in good condition with the exception of having to return it straight away to have a new coil fitted (car was juddering... -
Evans Halshaw Warranty - does it cover my DMF? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Saab 9-3 Vector 1.9TID in June last year. It is a 2008 model with 78,000 on the clock. I took extended 2 year warranty out with it when... -
Should I be concerned about a used car that's done 10,000 miles in 8 months? 12 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I’ve seen a diesel Volkswagen Golf, which was registered in March 2020, but it has done nearly 10,000 miles in 8 months. Could you give me some advice... -
Can I reject my used car over an oil leak? 4 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a car from a dealer on the 23 September, which came with a six month parts and labour warranty. During a routine service at a BMW dealership... -
Which used EV should I choose for a better range? 29 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive an EV and am suffering 'range frustration'. I have a home charger (7p/Kw) and have problems with finding, and object to paying the charging... -
Which tyres are the most durable? 21 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
Our 2012 Honda Jazz has just had an MoT which was all okay except for an advisory that the walls of all four tyres are cracking and need early replacement.... -
We bought a faulty van from a private seller - can we claim back the cost of repairs? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
My daughter bought a 2011 Citroen Berlingo from a private seller this year. Being rather naive, she took the answers to question about any problems, anything... -
Should a worn out clutch be covered by the warranty? 1 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am extremely dissatisfied with my new Suzuki Swift Sport. I bought it from a dealer in Halesowen. Yesterday, whilst travelling on the motorway, I found... -
I want to replace my Focus ST - what will offer better fuel economy and should I buy a diesel? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2006 Focus ST which I've owned for four years, and apart from a replacement alternator and door strap the only cost has been routine... -
I can't afford to change my 2001 Mondeo - should I take out a warranty on it in case of expensive problems? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I run a 2001 Ford Mondeo estate Ghia X, 2.0 petrol manual. I bought it in 2002 on the Ford Direct scheme. It has now done 85,000 miles and has been a fantastic... -
Are turbocharged petrol engines reliable? 14 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our car is a BMW 120i coupe "non-turbo". The latest 218 etc has twin turbos. In view of all the warnings you have issued over the years regarding turbo...
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