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What's the best car for an elderly driver who needs a wheelchair? 18 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have a relative who is about 70 years old and she is looking to change her car and would like some advice. She often takes her mother out who is not... -
Winter wheels and tyres 3 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
Please advise your readers of potential problem with swapping over winter wheels on newer cars with tyre pressure monitoring systems. I purchased a new... -
Dealer won't fix or refund my faulty car - what are my options? 4 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Mercedes-Benz A250 AMG a few months ago, but have had numerous build issues, mostly with rattles. The dealership has had the car for three... -
Why is our factory-fitted Audi A5's satnav system not capable of recognising UK postcodes? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought an Audi A5 in May for my wife's special birthday. I paid £1600 extra for the Sat Nav system. She needed to use the Sat Nav a few months later... -
I want to buy a convertible sports car - should I consider the Mercedes-Benz SLK? 12 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am approaching middle age, so naturally want a sports car. I am keen on a Boxter S, but am concerned about living with a soft top day-in, day-out - I... -
Why do some automatic drivers still not use left-foot braking, especially when starting the engine? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
A friend came to see us. When leaving he sat in his new-to-him, 2008/58 Mercedes-Benz A180 diesel auto. Without putting his legs anywhere near the pedals... -
Merc ASSYST oil change recommedation 16k miles, should I do interim changes at 5k intervals ot 8k? 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently took a chance on a high mileage 07-reg Mercedes-Benz E-Class 280 CDI (103k miles at three years), based on your hypothesis that oil degrades... -
Cloned stranger 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG with a very special registration in Designo Silver. It would appear that a blue MB CL500 is using my registration.... -
Does the V5C show if a car has been written off? 28 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Where on the V5C can I find the Category letter to tell me if a car has been written off? -
What are the best snow socks? 17 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
Best winter tyre socks? -
What electric car should I replace my E-Class with? 7 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2018 E 220d and would like to replace it with an EV saloon. Unfortunately everything I’ve taken for a test drive seems to have a hard... -
Can you buy standalone windscreen insurance? 7 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
Is there such a thing as windscreen insurance that's not otherwise an add-on to car insurance, a bit like SMART/Alloys etc.? The company insures my car... -
Does my Abarth 500 have an alarm? 29 Oct 2021 (Ask HJ)
Having recently bought an Abarth 500, we went on a ferry and I decided to turn off the motion alarm to stop the alarm going off. I could not find any reference... -
Do I need to use a tachograph? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter pick-up for work delivering fence panels. I have passed my B+E licence. My transport manager now seems to think a tachograph... -
What's the best used, premium SUV? 31 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm after a used, premium SUV. It needs to be automatic, of decent spec and petrol. I have £20,000 - £25,000 to spend and am looking at the Jaguar E-Pace,... -
What's the best car battery? 6 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a new car battery. Should I opt for Halfords or another make? -
Why do insurers charge a higher premium if your car is kept in a locked garage? 16 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
Why do insurers charge a higher premium if your car is kept in a locked garage? -
Why is my 1994 E-Class revving every 15 second? 24 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 1994 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe 2.0 is revving every 15 second without any input from my right foot. What's the issue? -
What is the minimum 'trade descriptions act' warranty when buying a used car? 16 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying a Toyota RAV4 for £4500. What is the minimum 'trade descriptions act' warranty? -
Faulty DAB on E-Class - Where do I stand legally? 7 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Please can you advise how I stand legally with a DAB radio that is not fit for purpose? I have had 14 month battle trying to get my local Mercedes-Benz...

