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Citroen Berlingo suspension dropped 26 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
When I got home after driving my Citroen Berlingo, parked up and had a cup of tea. There was a loud bang and hiss - on investigating the rear of the car... -
Which convertible sports car should I buy? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am 66 and want to buy a convertible car. I would prefer a 1.6-litre but a 1.8-litre is a possibility, and not too high on insurance, please. Got no preference... -
Recommendation for Drivethedeal. 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of a Hyundai Santa Fe auto a couple of weeks ago. All went exactly to plan and the registration documents landed a few days ago. Based... -
Would you recommend an ex-demo BMW X1 for its handling? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
With a budget of about £25,000 what is the best handling medium sized car (with economy if possible)? I had been looking at ex-demo BMW X1 2.0 diesel manuals,... -
Ford Fiesta 1998 light problems 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have no parking lights working but the dash is illuminated, when i click once for low beam i have only the drivers side working but when i click for... -
Is it normal for an engine to use a litre of oil in 11,000 miles? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen Berlingo van is coming up to one year old. It's done 23,000 miles, and last week the oil light came on. I checked it, and it was on the first... -
Why is my Volkswagen Golf III overheating? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem were my Volkswagen Golf III TDI is overheating. It seems to use a lot of water. I have checked both radiator hoses, and both are hot when... -
Is there something wrong with my Fiat 500's Dualogic gearbox? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a used 2009 Fiat 500 Pop with a Dualogic gearbox. It has 4000 miles on the clock. When I change gears from 2-3 and 4-5 there is a... -
Does the Volvo XC70 have any known turbocharger issues? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Volvo XC70 205 diesel. Are there any potential problems with the turbos I should know about? -
How do I fit a replacement wing mirror to my Mazda 3? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Replacing the wing mirror on my Mazda 3 looked like a simple job, but as with most things I am not sure that it is now. I have had to buy a new driver's... -
Can you recommend a 4-door automatic car with enough room for a wheelchair? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are using a Citroen Xsara Picasso but I have just had a right hip change and the next one is due later. My wife has rheumatoid arthritis and cannot... -
Bought faulty car 20 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hi I have been in touch with the citizens advice and they have referred my situation to the trading standards. What happened was we bought a second... -
Faulty trim on my car - what do I do? 2 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Please comment on the below draft before I send it? Dear Sir, I refer to my previous correspondence of the 29 August 2012 and its contents. Having... -
Can I reject my rattling new VW? 8 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a brand new VW Golf in Lincoln, but at the time of supply it had no less than 5 faults that I could identify (scratched radio, loose cables in... -
I was hit by an uninsured driver and need to claim from the Motor Insurers' Bureau - how do I do this? 19 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
On 22 Jan 2010 I was hit from behind whilst parked about six cars back at a red light. At the scene the other driver apologised, admitted it was his fault,... -
Is a tyre with sidewall damage safe? 10 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
Recently I hit a kerb with my front offside tyre on a badly lit road where the pavement had been built out on a corner and when I inspected it the following... -
Do I need to declare a minor scrape to my insurers if it can be settled amicably? 4 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
Some time ago, my partner passed her driving test, got into her car, which is parked on the road outside our house and scraped our neighbour's car by accident... -
Should I buy a used car if it hasn't been serviced every 12 months? 25 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
If a 2021-reg Mazda MX-5 with 29,000 miles on the clock has been serviced at Mazda but not every 12 months on the dot, should I avoid it please? Its owner... -
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,... -
How do I know when do the restrictions on smart motorways end? 18 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
I regularly drive on a 20 mile stretch of smart motorway, often late at night. When do "restrictions" end? For example, if two left lanes show red X and...
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