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How can I view a digital service history? 6 Oct 2025 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Skoda Fabia a car a week ago and the dealer said it had a good service history but says it is digital and can not show me. It has covered... -
What's the better automatic gearbox for reliability? 3 Jul 2025 (Ask HJ)
Which is more reliable transmission, the DCT in the Hyundai Kona Hybrid or the 1.2 Puretech Auto in the Citroen C5 Aircross? -
Can you recommend a hybrid alternative to a Mercedes-Benz E350? 4 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mercedes-Benz E350 but would like to replace it. Is there any new 3.0-litre six-cylinder hybrids available similar to my E-Class? -
What's the best small SUV with an automatic transmission? 10 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to change my current car after the winter for a small SUV. I have back and left knee ligament trouble so an auto box is preferable. I'd be... -
Is there a good sporty estate or SUV I should consider? 10 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm a new dad and now want to move from an Audi S3 to a more suitable estate or SUV that I will use as a daily drive but would like something sporty. I... -
Do I have to have my car serviced at a main dealer to preserve the warranty? 11 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a three-year-old Toyota Auris. Do I have to have it serviced at a main dealer to keep the remainder of the warranty or can it... -
Which larger estate would you recommend for carrying medieval reenactment gear? 14 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a large estate to carry quite a lot of kit for medieval reenactment gear. Ideally something not that new but reasonably reliable from say... -
Buying an exec saloon for a short commute - A6 or GS? 6 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2005 Lexus GS300 and love the reliability, standard level of equipment and comfort. I want to change up to a newer car (1-3 years old). I... -
Buying a used hatchback - Honda Civic or Mazda 3? 28 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
My ford fiesta has just died and I need to replace it with a used car. I like the Mazda 3 2.2D and the Honda Civic 2.2 CDTI. I have read that the Mazda... -
Temporary loss of power 28 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
My BMW 116i has a temporary loss of power when accelerating in first and second gear (between around 1500rpm and 2000rpm). It feels as though the turbo... -
White oily sludge in breather pipes - what is it? 12 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
have a Corsa 1.2 from 2009 and have recently found white oily gunk in the breather pipes from the rocker cover to the air filter pipe that connects to... -
Alternative to diesel 4 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I typically drive around 30000 miles per year. To date I've run a series of diesel Golfs and now A3, usually to around 90k to 100k miles without any major... -
Pirelli Scorpion tyres are excellent on my BMW X3. 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
My BMW X3 2.0 xDrive has covered 48,500 miles since new and is still running on the original Pirelli Scorpion STR 235/55 R17 99H tyres, which I am about... -
Buying a new Audi on finance with free servicing - is this a good deal? 19 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking at buying a new Audi A1 Sportback, with a five year service plan included free of charge, if I take out finance on the car. Is this a good... -
Thanks for your advice regarding water ingress in my MINI Convertible. 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
A huge thank you for your advice about water damage to the electrics of my MINI convertible due to failure of the hood. I pursued the MINI dealership MD... -
Anything I can do about this parking ticket? 24 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I received a parking ticket despite correctly showing a valid ticket. It was sent with a covering letter back to the ticket office. Much later we received... -
Did you know that Flintshire County Council runs a free training scheme? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I thought you might be interested to know of a FREE scheme run by Flintshire County Council but covering the whole of North Wales. A qualified Driving... -
My SEAT Toledo is leaking badly - is there an easy fix? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have had a 2003 SEAT Toledo TDI Sport for most of its 75,000-mile life and recently it has started to leak quite badly, with the carpets on the driver's... -
Problems with recent purchase - who will pay the bill? 12 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a nearly 3 year old Citroen C5 tourer from Evans Halshaw (Rotherham) for £9500, along with a 2 year inspection, service and MOT plan at a cost... -
BMW diesel particulate filters 29 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My BMW 525 diesel ( 04/54 ) has now covered 73,000 miles mainly around town with occassional long runs and the service computer is showing 90,000 miles...

