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Is the Saab 9-3 Aero a good car? 24 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Saab 9-3 Aero. The car is from 2007 and has 68,000 miles on the clock. It has every extra, including sat nav and leather, and... -
Renault Megane emitting lots of black smoke 9 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with my 2003 Renault Megane. It consumes too much engine oil and there is also a lot of black smoke. What could the problem be? -
Why won't my Corsa start? 27 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa, which refuses to start. I tried to start the car today, but the ignition did not make the usual 'clicking' noise when you... -
High mileage cars - will they go on forever? 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I work abroad quite a bit and I am considering buying a high mileage Audi Q7, the cars I have looked at are in excellent condition with full service histories,... -
Handbrake stopped working on Renault Scenic 13 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
The handbrake on my Renault Scenic has stopped working after my wife pulled it in whilst driving along. Now the brake symbol flashes and it doesn't work.... -
Deteriorating fuel consumption - what can I do? 21 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
The fuel economy with my Nissan Qashqai has worsened significantly since the car’s three year service. Car has done 19000 miles in three years and the... -
Fiat 500 - start/stop system doesn't work 13 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Fiat 500 with stop/start, but the system refuses to work. It has been back to the garage numerous times because the stop/start does not apply... -
Which SUV has the most comfortable ride? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m coming to the end of a 12 month lease of a Hyundai ix35. During the past year it has been trouble free, with my only complaint being its lack of ride... -
Why has Toyota abandoned the Yaris' digital speedo? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Toyota Yaris and was disappointed to read that Toyota has since abandoned the digital speedo. It is so easy to read and, when driving abroad,... -
Selling a 1985 Mercedes-Benz W124 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've been tasked with the job of selling my father-in-law's Mercedes. He's suffering from dementia and can no longer drive. The car comes with FMSH, has... -
Why won't my Peugeot 307 HDI 2.0 rev over 3000rpm? 10 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a Peugeot 307 HDI 2002 2.0-litre 110hp and it doesn't go over 3000rpm. -
Why are the brakes on my dad's Citroen Saxo sticking? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Citroen Saxo for my elderly father. When he only travels for a mile or so, the brakes on the driver's side stick and he needs to stop while... -
Which Volkswagen 1.2 three-cylinder diesels have timing belts and which have chains? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Does the latest Volkswagen 1.2 three-cylinder diesel use a timing belt or chain? I am considering a new or nearly new car, but try to avoid timing belts.... -
Should I fit winter tyres or Autosocks to my Skoda Roomster in winter? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I live in North Yorkshire, surrounded by hills, and I am planning ahead before the winter. I have a Skoda Roomster and I am considering fitting winter... -
Is it normal for my 2009 BMW 3 Series to use a litre of oil in 9000 miles? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
For the past 10 years I have driven diesels and never needed to top up the oil in between services. I now have a BMW 3 Series petrol from new (Sept 2009)... -
Inside infirm nation 25 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new model Skoda Superb and took delivery on 1st December last year. Model is 2.0 Elegance with the 170BHP CR engine. I live in Welwyn Garden... -
My theory cert expires soon and I can't take a practical test before it does as they've been cancelled. Is this fair? 6 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have paid for and taken my theory test, CBT and my MOD 1 test (the first of the two practical tests for a motorbike license). I paid over £1500 in tests... -
Are there any rearview mirror dashcams that can also act as a reversing camera? 11 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
I would like a rearview mirror dash cam, partly for discretion, partly for security (so it isn't seen as a target for thieves) and partly to minimise loss... -
Ford Fiesta cutting out? 15 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Fiesta 1.6 Ghia (54) is cutting out while driving. The water pump and thermostat housing were replaced at the garage along with the timing belt... -
An insurer is claiming 50/50 in an accident, and I'm not to blame? 8 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I was along a narrow Devon lane and saw a post van coming round the bend at the top of a hill. I stopped about 30 metres away from him, but he didn't ...

