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Is a 60-day warranty legal? 20 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
A national dealership is only offering a 60-day warranty, I thought that by law the consumer was protected for longer. Who is right? -
Why is it legal for police officers in pursuit to use their radio with one hand while steering with the other? 6 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
Why is it apparently legal for police officers in pursuit conditions to operate the radios attached to their uniform with one hand whilst steering with... -
Is a glass panoramic roof covered by insurance the same as a windscreen? 22 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
My colleague has just been hit with an enormous bill to replace a cracked glass roof. When he read the small print of his policy, he's not covered for... -
Why are PHEVs more expensive than petrol equivalents? 2 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a PHEV. I do around 7000 miles a year, many of them short runs of less than 20 miles. The car I’m looking at is approximately... -
What do you think is the best classic sports car to buy? 23 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My wife’s best friend will reach a milestone birthday shortly and her husband has offered to buy her a Healey 3000. Her last sports car was a MGF. What... -
Could I have used contaminated fuel? 30 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
The day after filling up the tank and for the last two days have noticed a considerable drop in performance in my Volvo V70, with sluggish performance... -
Buying a high mileage Mercedes-Benz - what should I look out for? 10 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a chance to buy a high mileage (100,000 miles) 2011 Mercedes-Benz C220 Sport Estate from a cousin. I only need to pay off finance which is £8500,... -
I need a comfortable car with good ground clearance and lots of space, what should I choose? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful if you could help us in our quest for a new car. Currently we have a 2016 Citroen Grand C4 Picasso This is a great car as far as space... -
Can you recommend an SUV or estate car that can carry ladders? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 2014 2.0-litre diesel auto BMW 5 Series falls foul of the clean air zone (CAZ) requirements. It's been my third 5 Series, used for my work as a surveyor.... -
We need a car with good ground clearance but most SUVs don't meet the requirement. What do you advise? 19 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
My partner and I are very fortunate to be taking early retirement and moving to Spain soon. Our property there is at the end of a 2km farmers' track, so... -
What's the best car for towing a horse trailer? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy an affordable car for towing a horse trailer. We need a seven seater. My research points to the Skoda Kodiaq which can tow 2000kg.... -
Should we change our XC60 or keep it? 5 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I run a 60-plate (Nov 2010) Volvo XC60 D5 (215HP) AWD Geartronic SE which we've had since new. We both like the car very much and to date... -
Extended warranty problems 15 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
Following the expiry of the manufacturer’s warranty on 2009 Volvo V70 2.0D R Design I bought an extended 3 year warranty from an independent company. I... -
What is the advantage of low profile tyres on large alloy rims? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Changing my Volvo V70's winter 16-inch steel rims and Cooper ‘WeatherMaster Snow’ 205/55 R16 tyres back to the factory 17-inch alloy rims with Pirelli... -
Are daytime running lights a good idea or not? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I understand that all vehicles sold within the EU will soon have to be equipped with daylight running lights. Until recently I have always regarded this... -
Should I keep my much-loved and underrated Safrane or sell it? 5 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
In November of 2010 I purchased, despite knowing the risks, a 1998 Renault Safrane 2.5-litre Automatic with 80,000 miles on the clock for just £400. I... -
Which 4x4 SUV performs well in winter conditions? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2004 Audi A4 Avant Sport 1.9TDi 130PS with 55,000 miles on the clock which we were thinking of replacing with a 4x4, as we live in a semi-rural... -
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,... -
Used car for long commute 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used car for a weekly commute (180 miles each way at the beginning and end of the week). From what I have previously read a diesel... -
Inner sense 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
One month after the 3 year warranty expired on my wife's MINI Cooper S, and after 13,000 miles three warning lights appeared on the console. The manual...
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