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How do I keep white leather seats clean? 30 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
About to buy a Volvo XC60 with blonde leather faced seats on the basic Momentum spec. Can you recommend how to give some protection for these seats from... -
Why does the RAC charge so much for arranging recovery with a third party recovery company? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently damaged my radiator on a high kerb and called the RAC for assistance, not wishing to involve my insurers thinking costs would be relatively... -
Which wheels and tyres for a 2010 3 Series 28 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
The alloys factory fitted to this vehicle are 17 inch V spoke style 285. Tyres are Bridgestones 225/45 R 17. I have covered only 17,000 miles and the rear... -
Why will some recovery companies not recover your vehicle from abroad if it isn't valuable enough? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having worked in the insurance industry a few years ago I can see a hole in the cover offered by the breakdown and insurance companies. My 16-year-old... -
Should my warranty cover a failed turbo seal on my 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought my 2007 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 320 CDi estate in May 2010. It broke down in June and emptied half a tankful onto the ground, squirting out from... -
Our fusebox caught on fire - do we have any recourse as we've only owned it five months? 21 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
We've owned a 2013 Volkswagen Passat for the past five months. This morning, while my wife was driving to work, she heard a crackle and thought it was... -
A kid on a quad bike damaged my car - can I take the father to small claims court? 7 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I was driving with my ten year old at around 10-15 mph (there are people who can vouch for this) when I heard a thud. When I got out it, I realised it... -
Best used small car for my 18-year-old son? 29 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
What are your suggestions for the best used car for my 18-year-old son? Also, what is the best insurer for affordable cover for him? -
How long will an EV battery last? 16 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
How long do you think a battery in an electric car would last if you do an average 15,000 miles a year? -
How do you start a car with a dead battery? 19 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My mate's Rover 75 won't start. It keeps making a clicking sound when he turns the key and his battery has gone completely flat. It wont start and you... -
Should I wait for a 67 reg Nissan Qashqai? 26 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've taken your advice and ordered a petrol Nissan Qashqai 1.6. Should I wait for the September reg or does it not matter? It's a new car and I've paid... -
Used car has a faulty DPF - what are my rights? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
Six months ago I bought a car from a well-known dealer for £10,000. It had done 30,000 miles when I bought it and I took out a warranty for three years.... -
What's the best car for a 19 year old driver? 7 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
My son will soon be in the market for a car. He will need it to cover long motorway distances (south England to Yorkshire and Cumbria on a regular basis)... -
Honda clutch failure 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Clutch burnt out at 40,000 miles. I have just part-exchanged my second car, a Mazda MX5 (for another) with 115,000 miles on the clock. It's on the original... -
Brochure-option modifications can affect insurance - why? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently renewed my annual car insurance, paying £280 for comprehensive cover on a 3-year-old Skoda Octavia vRS. Some time afterwards I rang to advise... -
Run flat tyre wear 5 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Do you think run flat tyres are prone to more wear than normal tyres? I have a MINI Cooper S on a 57 plate and replaced the original front Dunlop Sport... -
Sawtooth Tyre Wear 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought new front tyres (Dunlop SS Max) for my 09-plate Octiavia vRS (30K Miles). The existing tyres were not excessively worn (5mm plus remaining),... -
Why doesn't my warranty cover gearbox damage sustained to my Zafira due to a failed needle roller bearing? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can offer any advice on the following situation? A 2-year Mechanical Breakdown Insurance from Auto Protect, purchased via the dealer in... -
Why are low-riding recumbent bicycles allowed on our roads in poor visibility? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I experienced a very serious incident today. I was driving (with lights on) in bad weather conditions on a very wet road shaded by trees. I was not following... -
I am having problems with my Nissan Juke's gearbox - will my warranty pair for the repairs? 20 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have had my Nissan Juke since last September. It was starting to shudder but I didn’t think it could be anything serious or a red light would show. I’ve...
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