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Noisy first gear on a 350Z 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 58 plate Nissan 350Z from a used car dealer, and I noticed it had a bit of a whine in first gear. I google'd it and saw that it could be a characteristic... -
Why is my Ford C-Max speckling my caravan with black spots? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford C-Max 2.0 TDCI Ghia on a 55 plate with the Euro IV engine. When we first had the car, when it was 18 months old, the car went in under warranty... -
Peugeot Boxer water ingress problem 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a year-old Compass Avantgarde motorhome, based on the Peugeot Boxer, in 2008. I recently sold this vehicle, but had to drop the price due to... -
Should I buy a campervan with 155,000 miles on the clock? 27 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2015 Renault Trafic campervan but I am worried that the 155k mileage is too high. It has a full service history and in March... -
Was there ever a BMW diesel engine fitted in the Ford Mondeo? 8 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
At some point in the past I believe Ford fitted a BMW 6 cylinder diesel engine in some early Mondeo models. Do you know which years/models this covered... -
What family estate for £10,000 do you suggest? 10 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
Looking for a decent cheap family car. Mostly driven in the city for short journeys and some motorway drives. Looking at a potential hybrid as we live... -
Our car was hit by a disqualified driver - will their insurance pay out? 24 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I was hit by another driver who now looks to be a disqualified driver. Should his insurance still cover our damages? -
When should I get the transmission fluid in my car changed? 17 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 BMW 335D automatic has now covered 74,000 miles. Do you think its worth having the transmission fluid changed in its ZF 8-speed gearbox? -
Should I keep or replace my BMW ActiveHybrid 5? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm 67 years of age and my BMW ActiveHybrid 5 is now five years old, having covered only 25,000 miles. It's the best car I've ever owned and has a full... -
Buying a used BMW - timing belt issues? 13 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have seen a BMW 118d 2011, 61 reg, 3200 miles on the clock for £10990. Were these models affected by the timing belt issues on N47 engines. Should I... -
Towing a large caravan with a Mitsubishi Delica? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am just about to purchase an Elddis Crusader Superstorm caravan, with a weight of 1610kg and mass weight of 1900kg. I have a Mitsubishi Delica 2.8 td... -
Ford focus fuel pump failure... at three years 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a (July) 2009 Ford Focus 1.6-litre petrol, which has covered 30,000 miles. During Christmas, the fuel pump failed and I was left with a bill of £400.... -
Should I sell my Volkswagen with DSG now? 13 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Golf Match DSG as a retirement car and thought it would be trouble free motoring for next ten years. Really concerned following recent article... -
Tax 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
When buying an untaxed car from a dealer what's best thing to do - get dealer to tax it? Assume it's buyer's onus to get it taxed before it leaves forecourt?... -
Multichronic? 15 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2008 Audi A4 2.7 TDI (190 PS) SE with CVT transmission. Does the CVT auto have the same problems as the DSG? Also is the car... -
My American friend got a ticket while driving my car and I'm now being prosecuted. Will I be held responsible? 13 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My friend was visiting from the US and agreed to do some errands for me driving my car. He said he has 'DOC' coverage, meaning his insurance covers him... -
What's the best electric or hybrid car for a long daily commute? 22 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
What's the best electric or hybrid car for a 150-mile daily run? The main purpose is to reduce the monthly cost on fuel and balance that with the price... -
Where should we sell my father's classic Volkswagen Beetle? 6 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
My father has a Volkswagen Beetle 1200cc which is reasonably good condition (for its age). At 96 he can no longer drive and wishes to sell the car. He... -
Where the best place to sell a restored 1980s Porsche? 3 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am reluctantly selling my 1988 Porsche 924S following a restoration including rebuilt engine, new clutch, brakes and shocks. The front seats have been... -
Why don't saloons come with rear wash-wipes? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
One of the most useful and essential pieces of equipment on a car is a rear window wiper. What excuse do manufacturers have for not fitting them to saloon...
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