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Looking to part-ex, do dealers accept damaged cars? 10 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to get a new Honda Civic 2013 on finance with Honda. I have a SEAT Ibiza 2005 1.9 TDI Sport 100 with the following issues: Large dent/scratch... -
Should I keep this Passat? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a VW Passat 1.9TDI S estate on an 07 plate. It has 104,000 on the clock. It is regularly serviced and I do about 18,000 miles a year. The car is... -
Keeping a car over seven years old 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Audi A3 is regularly maintained/serviced, MoT'd etc. All advisories noted and acted upon. Cambelt done-of course! Since I intend keeping it for... -
I bought a 2WD Volkswagen Tiguan and fitted it with winter tyres for driving in snow. 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Reading the comments by TP questioning your experience with winter tyres prompted me to send you my thoughts. Having owned a 4x4 Volkswagen Tiguan and... -
Protecting steel wheels in winter 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have bought 4 new manufacturer steel wheels on which I will fit winter tyres. I will not use plastic wheel trims. Do I need to have the wheels painted... -
Clunking on full lock 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Experienced this issue when driving an almost new Giulietta in very wet weather with "Allroads" selected on the DNA switch. On entering a multi-storey... -
Error codes after diesel filter change 12 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Every time the diesel filter is changed on my Citroen Xsara the engine manangement light stays meaning a loss of power when driven hard through gears and... -
Smaller wheels for winter tyres in a Focus ST? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hello, Having reached the ripe old age of 73 I ordered what I would think my last new car, a Ford Focus ST Estate, practical and fun (I hope). The... -
What polish for my car? 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have decided to purchase a 14 month Avensis Tourer. This is an ex Toyota car. Not sure if these normally get any (supagaud) paint work treatment when... -
Does using cruise control increase fuel consumption? 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Does using cruise control increase fuel consumption? I have been a keen user of cruise control for many years and it is the only extra I ever have installed... -
DSG gearbox problems 5 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I refer to the problem of the hesitancy associated with the VW DSG gearbox and the danger this causes when pulling out of road junctions and entering islands.... -
Car computer failures on VAG cars 23 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
Could you please tell me during which periods of manufacture Volkswagen Golf estates and Skoda Octavia estates were likely to have the Teves Mk60 ABS ESP... -
Golden for oldies 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My parents, both 89, want to replace their 56 plate Honda Jazz that they have never enjoyed driving (nor me). The brakes are over assisted and the throttle... -
Spares deportment 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
You frequently recommend buying a set of 4 steel wheels fitted with winter tyres for use from October to March in the UK. What should be done about the... -
Underbody rust, Focus 8 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005-plate (manufactured 2004) Ford Focus Estate, 1.8 petrol. It has just passed its MOT but with a note to the effect that it is rusted underneath... -
cambelt on Audi A4 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My A4 has covered 56000 miles from new, former company car doing about 16k per annum, now as 2nd owner I only do about 7k per annum. First reg. Sept 2006... -
Rights and wrongs 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My son has recently purchased a SAAB 1.9 diesel. When taking a journey shortly afterwards he noticed a sound from the rear, which he thought was a bearing... -
Can you recommend a reliable diesel for less than £1000? 18 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a reliable diesel for £1000. Which is the best to go for? I need something that does roughly 50mpg and doesn't brake down very often, if... -
I bought a Jeep Grand Cherokee that was built in 2008 and not 2010 - does it need any special attention? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just taken delivery of a new Jeep Grand Cherokee Tech. The dealer had no stock and had to order it from Chrysler UK. As the model was only launched... -
With some hesitation 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 6 year old Audi TT 3.2DSG, that I have had since new and still very much enjoy, except for one big problem. It stops without warning. At anytime,...
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