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Why is my daughter's 2002 Golf leaking? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's 2002 Volkswagen Golf has developed a irritating bladder disorder with water pooling in the footwell. She cannot find the source of the leak.... -
How do I run in an Audi A4? 28 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am due to take delivery of a new A4 Auto 2.0 Petrol and wondering about running it in. I am due to drive to Ireland - mostly motorway and fast 'A'... -
Do I need to replace my cam belt? 12 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Saab is due its annual service - 4 years. According to the service schedule it is due a timing belt change at 72,000 miles / 4 years. My car... -
Ford with a leaky bulkhead. Manufacturing fault? 5 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife bought a one year old Ford Fiesta in July 2011 from Wilson Auctions. In November we noticed the carpets were soaking and on bringing it to the... -
oil changes 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Sept 09 reg BMW 320i in March this year with only 1800 miles on the clock which would suggest that it had done mostly short journeys. It... -
Toyota Yaris: Senior service 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last summer I purchased a used Toyota Yaris from a local main dealer and in this purchase was given a 12-month warranty. Recently I have had to return... -
A tiller, the hunt 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
In May this year we bought a Vauxhall Meriva, first registered in January 2008. We have had a small number of minor faults that were dealt with to our... -
Disaffection with disconnection 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
After a few weeks of research I purchased a 2001 VW Golf cabriolet on 6 July. The car was advertised on eBay, but due to being located only 40 miles away... -
I want an electric car but worry about range and charge time. What do you think? 13 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm almost at point of purchase of a new vehicle to replace my ageing, although utterly reliable, Citroen C5. I find myself wanting to do the eco thing... -
VW Golf 2-00 TDI new purchase August 2009 - Cause of water ingress to driver footwell? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Excellent car with no problems until just prior to expiry of 3 year warranty, I found standing water in driver footwell following long round trip Bristol... -
A towed vehicle hit my wife's car on a roundabout - who's liable? 15 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My wife is due in court in July for an accident that happened in December 2015. She turned right on roundabout (already negotiating around) when a car... -
Why does Volvo only make the 3-litre T6 as a diesel variant? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have always been a Volvo fan and own currently a top-end 2002 Volvo 2.4T V70 that needs replacing. On looking around for a V70/XC70 replacement I find,... -
DPF regeneration problem with Passat 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
The DPF light suprisingly came on after a motorway run between Liverpool and Northumberland. I tried the usual of driving as the manual stated, but an... -
Should I accept a free service from Skoda after Skoda Assist left us stranded in France? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
On holiday in France, my Skoda Superb TDI 170 DSG Elegance Estate kept going into 'safe' mode. This meant that the car would not drive at more than 80kmh... -
How should I prepare my car for driving across Belgium, Holland, France and Germany? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
Later next month I will be driving to Germany. The trip will also include visits to Belgium, Holland and France. To comply with the European driving requirements... -
Why are military personnel penalised on car insurance based on the location of their barracks? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Why don't insurance companies recognise the greater security surrounding cars owned by members of HM Forces living in barracks? I am stationed in one of... -
An elderly relative's renewal premium is sky-high - what can we do to lower it? 29 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
An elderly relative (86 and in good health) has been quoted a renewal premium of £1562 by Lexus, with whom he has been for some years, for his 2009 Lexus... -
What car do you recommend for £20k that's quiet and reliable? 31 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for recommendations for a used saloon or estate. I have a budget of around £20k. Ideally the car would be a maximum of 6 years old. The key... -
Is a petrol Toyota Yaris good for motorways or should we switch to a small diesel car? 20 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
My grandson commutes 64 miles each day on mostly motorways. He has a 2016 Toyota Yaris petrol with 44,000 miles on the clock. Would you advise him to change... -
Is a replacement fly wheel covered by my warranty? 14 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used 2017 Audi A6 Avant in April 2021 with 29,000 miles on the clock from a main dealer. It's now January 2022, the car has a mileage of 45,000...

