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Car overheated after just 30 mins - can I get a refund? 7 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1991 Peugeot 106 for £1370, with 70,000 miles on the clock. I collected the car and within 30 mins the temperature warning light came on. The... -
Which estate is best for £22k? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
After 220,000 miles, I've decided to get rid of my Mk3 Ford Mondeo TDCi estate. What offers similar handling and comfort? I need a car that will last 10... -
Buying a used Honda CR-V - should I go for petrol or diesel? 23 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a used (2010 model) Honda CR-V manual. My annual mileage is 9000 a year, with regular 13 mile motorway runs and the occasional... -
How can I solve my car's condensation problem? 18 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a two year old Ford Focus (still left supposedly with one year manufacturer's guarantee). However, in the mornings, the inside... -
Why is my car hesitant in first gear? 20 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Peugeot 308D SW with 65,000 miles on the clock. I drive 30 miles a day on a dual carriage way at motorway speeds. Over the past 12 months... -
Buying a small and cheap new car - what do you recommend? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Mum's 2004 plate Vauxhall Corsa is past its best. It is starting to leak and the red paint is fading ,as most red cars do. We're looking at replacement... -
What's the best all-weather tyres for the Ford Kuga? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Kuga has factory fitted Continental Premium Contact tyres - 235/50 R 18. I now need to replace the two rear tyres and have had conflicting advice... -
Gearbox failure on Volvo XC90 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
The transfer box on my Volvo XC90 has failed after four years and 46,000 miles. The Volvo dealer has quoted £4000 to fix the car and deny any responsibility... -
Buying a new small car - what would you recommend? 30 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 17 year old daughter passed her test last week and we want to buy her a car. We have narrowed our choice to the Toyota Aygo, Peugeot 107 and Citroen... -
Can I demand money back for my faulty leased Qashqai? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a leased Nissan Qashqai 1.6 dci. It has been in the garage for seven weeks due to a blown injector causing the lubrication on cylinder No 1 to wash... -
Vauxhall Astra won't start - what's the faul? 4 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 1998 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 petrol has started making strange engine noises yesterday. It sounds like an exhaust blow and rattle under 2000rpm, but cleared... -
What's causing sluggish performance on my Citroen Picasso? 23 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m having some problems with my 2004 Citroen Xsara Picasso. The engine management light comes on and the car goes into limp home mode. I’ve had a diagnostics... -
Dealer is refusing to honour car's warranty - what can I do? 12 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Land Rover Discovery 3 for £9000 recently. The advert stated that warranty covered the clutch and other components of the car, which was... -
Buying a new car that's economical and reliable - what would you recommend 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are a couple in our 60s looking to trade in our two cars for something economical and reliable. Our budget would be the part exchange of a 2011 Fiat... -
BMW clutch failure – dealer will pay for parts but not labour 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 BMW 320D, purchased from new and only serviced at the same garage. The car has covered 61,000 miles and is one month out of warranty. Recently... -
Should a dealer warranty cover a faulty DPF? 24 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We recently purchased a 2009 Honda Accord Tourer, with 62,500 miles and dealer warranty. After three weeks, the DPF light came on and the dealership sent... -
Which insurance company will recognise my no-claims gained on a trader's policy? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have had to give up my motor trader's insurance policy as I have turned 75 years old and been forced into retirement. However, I have insurance on the... -
Is the Honda Jazz a good replacement for my Honda Accord? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2004 Honda Accord 2.0i Executive automatic and would like to downsize to something easier to get in and out of, with cheaper running... -
Which diesel fuel for my Land Rover Discovery? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I live in Northern Ireland and recently bought my first diesel-engined car, a Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE automatic. I would like to use Shell V-Power but... -
Can the Italian Police issue a speeding ticket 16 months after the offence? 4 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
We went on holiday in Italy in September 2010 and, on 24 December 2011, we received a speeding fine from the Polizia Municipal in Florence demanding a...

