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S320 CDI automatic transmission 7 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 53 reg Merc S320 CDI, which has covered 120,000 miles. Last year (20,000 miles ago) I had to have the transmission rebuilt (ingress of water... -
key fob won't open door 24 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
My car has not been used for a couple of weeks and when I came to get in at the weekend the key fob would not work to open the door. I then tried the key... -
Engine juddering 14 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Renault Laguna 1.9 dCi on a 53-plate. It has been well looked after, but recently it started juddering. I got it onto diagnostics and it came... -
My 06-plate Renault Grande Espace suffered an engine failure after I bought it. Will the dealer contribute to repairing it? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Grande Espace 06-plate 2.2DCI for £9999 with a full service history from a well-known internet dealer, plus a three-year AA warranty for... -
Which car has the most comfortable seat for a multiple sclerosis sufferer? 27 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My partner, who is 29, has been suffering from MS for about four years. Recently her back has got worse and has trouble with the passenger seats. She is... -
French reunited 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just moved to France with my wife and we are unfamiliar with the European models, and thus, reliability. The French swear by their Clios and their 306/307s,... -
Diabolical Sequential Gearbox 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I was delighted with my 2005 SEAT Altea 2.0TDI DSG, purchased March 2006, until March this year when clearly there was a fault in the drive train, diagnosed... -
Leased of his problem 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have to choose a car from what is available in our leasing pool. I've noticed your column in the paper and thought you might be the person to ask what... -
Scrap meddle 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are around retirement ages. We live in WC1, but drive frequently to Devon, sometimes with loads: either family or furniture. Either way the... -
Clio lame 16 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I found a nail in a tyre that is fitted to our 2005/55 low mileage Renault Clio. On taking it to the local tyre depot the fitter on examining the tyre... -
What reliable small car for £3000 do you suggest? 9 Sep 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm a single person who does low mileages around 5000 miles a year. I'm after a reliable and low maintenance car for up to £3000. What should I buy? -
Should I be concerned about a car sourced by a dealer from auction? 27 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have just found out that the car I'm interested in buying was sold to Motorpoint via British car Auctions. What is your opinion about this? -
Are electric cars are here to stay? 1 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
Do you think EV's are here to stay and will the high repair costs plus insurance make them unaffordable for the masses? Also have designers lost the will... -
Who should pay for my car's air con top up? 30 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2016 Hyundai Tucson two weeks ago with 39,000 miles on the clock. And now with the warmer spell of weather, -
I bought a car for less that £40,000 but this year's tax is £465. Can that be right? 10 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
Last September I bought a new Honda CR-V Hybrid at full price - which was less than £40,000. I've now received a reminder for this year's car tax stating... -
I'm looking for a cheap second hand five-door family hatchback on a budget of around £2000? 17 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a cheap second hand five-door family hatchback on a budget of around £2000. I will be travelling 1000 miles per month with a mixture of... -
I've forgotten which insurance company I'm with - is there any way of finding out? 7 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've forgotten which insurance company I'm with - is there any way of finding out? -
How do I start my car with the immobiliser stuck on? 31 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Renault Megane immobiliser is stuck on, I have no code and just the one key so I can't start my car. Please help. -
Why are new BMWs supplied with summer tyres? 28 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a BMW 1 Series. After checking the vehicle I have discovered that it has summer tyres, though it was never specified when ordering... -
Need a large MPV with easy access and auto 'box 5 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace our 2008 Ford C-MAX automatic 2008 model with a new car. The replacement must be as good (or better) for accessibility. It must...
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