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Am I getting a fair offer? 19 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have already tried to part exchange my 56 plate A4 Avant 2.0 TSFI with 48,000 miles on the clock, good condition, FASH, full MoT, New Cam Belt etc,... -
Rejecting a car. 13 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new car from a dealer Jan 2010, the car started showing defects April/June 2010. Defects being: -Rattling window -High pitched whirring... -
Thai another day 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently moved to Chiang Mai in Thailand from Kenya and Ethiopia where I drove a RAV-4 that was ideal for my needs and the prevailing conditions. In... -
Are trees blocking my Renault Clio's scuttle drains and disabling the windscreen wipers? 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
I would appreciate your opinion on a complaint about my Renault Clio. It was purchased new in November 2006 in Southampton, where I live in a semi-rural... -
Vectramised 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
We recently purchased a 2004/54 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 diesel estate car from a dealer at a cost of £4,200. A nice car and suitable for what we wanted, reliable... -
Have you seen these guidelines issued by the IAM with regards to speeding? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just been reading a local IAM bulletin that lists "new guidelines nationally introduced.” It does not indicate who issued the guidelines, but goes... -
Saab 93 off the road due to coil spring on back order 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Saab 9-3 went in for a service two weeks ago and was diagnosed with a broken coil spring. To begin with I was delighted with Saabs response that they... -
Would an imported Lamborghini LM002 be a good investment? 4 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
From time to time on my travels here in Kent, Surrey and Sussex I have seen a tree surgeon who has a Lamborghini four-wheel-drive. It’s an ugly brute of... -
What could be causing a water leak in the boot of my BMW 320d saloon? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 BMW 320d saloon and have found water in the boot. It has gathered in the plastic tray sunk in the floor on the left side. I took the tray... -
I bought a Toyota IQ-2 which missed its first service by 1000 miles - what problems could this have caused? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a July 2009 Toyota IQ-2 from a reputable dealer last weekend after receiving a good trade-in value for my car. The advert said that the Toyota... -
Total engine failure, Good will from VW ? 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
The engine of my 56 plate 1.4 TSI Golf has suffered complete failure. It has 41,000 miles on the clock in under 5 years of careful driving and has a full... -
Why is our Land Rover Freelander 2 returning just 32mpg? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a brand new Freelander 2 MY2011 TD4 manual three months ago. Against a claimed combined fuel consumption figure of 45.2mpg, we are getting... -
Why do you say that it is dangerous for automatic drivers not to left-foot brake? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I very much enjoy your expert advice but must take issue with your stance on left-foot braking in an auto car. You suggest that we should use two feet... -
Why did it take a week for a BMW dealer to replace a runflat tyre on my BMW 530D? 13 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a new F10 BMW 530D on its launch date and took delivery early this summer. A couple of weeks after delivery, my wife picked up a puncture. She... -
Why won't KIA continue to repair my Carens diesel's repeated engine management fault? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a KIA Carens diesel that has shown the same engine management fault on five occasions. So far this has been rectified four times at no cost under... -
Even spender 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of a new Vauxhall Agila 1.2 automatic Design with air conditioning on 3 June 2010. On-the-road price with 1-years VED £12,985, and I paid... -
Could you recommend a more economical replacement for my wife's Subaru Forester? 10 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife is using a Subaru Forester XT 2.5 auto which we bought in 2009. I anticipated that the annual mileage would be around 6000, but in fact it's double... -
Pink panter 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 1997 W202 Mercedes-Benz C180 Elegance Automatic, which has covered 115,085 miles since new, and has a Full MBSH, and is shortly due in 3,000 miles... -
Can I reject my Subaru Outback which has a wobbling steering wheel? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a brand new Subaru Outback Boxer diesel in June this year. I have returned the car on two occasions for niggly problems and the steering wheel... -
Marrried guidance 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Eight years ago I contacted you on behalf of my wife. She wanted a small, new, 5-door hatchback with aircon for under £10k. Your reply consisted of two...

