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Shaken to the core 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Renault Megane has a tyre pressure monitoring system fitted. Recently it alerted me that one tyre had low pressure. I drove to the garage to put some... -
I did a 250-mile, 7-hour trip in my diesel car. How would an electric car have coped? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
Last bank holiday Monday, I travelled the 260 miles from Edinburgh to the North Midlands in my diesel Hyundai. I still had enough fuel for another 250... -
What tracking device do you suggest I buy? 27 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am taking delivery of a new car in July. Which tracking device do you recommend I fit? Secondly, should I invest in Autoglym lifetime protection? -
Do hybrids perform well for high-mileage drivers? 30 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My lease car is due for renewal through my NHS leasing scheme. At the moment, I have a diesel Kia Ce'ed, for which I pay £105 per month. Prices have increased... -
Starting problems on a Ford S-MAX. What's causing it? 20 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Our car, an S-Max 2L petrol (2009), seems to have developed a fault but the garage’s diagnostics are far from clear. About 2 months ago the engine warning... -
Vauxhall Zafira cutting out - how to get fault codes? 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2000yr. A few weeks ago I was driving and the car cut out, stereo and lights work ( ruling out battery ) but the windows wouldnt... -
Are car drag coefficients a con? 21 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
Not so long ago manufacturers use to quote drag coefficients to demonstrate how aerodynamic their cars were. A good example was the Citroen XM, the front... -
My car has not used for two and a half years, how do I get it back on the road? 2 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
Since the beginning of the pandemic I have not been home to Wales. I am going again in September for 3 weeks. What do I need to have done to check the... -
My car has been parked up for a long time - does it need a full service before going back on the road? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Land Rover Discovery has been garaged for a very long time. We intend to use the vehicle again in the winter and have requested a basic service in order... -
My Vauxhall Meriva needs a new engine - do I have any recourse against Vauxhall? 14 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Vauxhall Meriva 1.4 turbo that's around 41,000 miles. Driving on the motorway last week, it began to lose power and then completely died.... -
Paid a garage to fix my car, but it still doesn't work - can I demand a refund? 24 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2008 Ford Fiesta diesel broke down and a local garage did a diagnostic test and said injector number three needed replacing. I paid just over £300 for... -
Blowing front exhaust - then goes quiet when it warm 3 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've had a problem for months if not more. When cold, the exhaust blows loud at front and it's rattly. It seems to go after one minute when warm - been... -
Looking for a reliable used hatchback with a large boot - what do you suggest? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are in our 70s. We have a 13-year-old Corolla with 120,000 miles on the clock. It has a magnificent boot that we can get two full sets of... -
Is there a slightly smaller, more economical version of the Honda CR-V? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are in our mid-seventies and have owned our 2003 Honda CR-V automatic since new. Apart from Honda servicing, it has cost us nothing except tyres and... -
Buying a sports car that won't depreciate - what do you suggest? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of spoiling myself and spending about £40K or more on a retirement present. I currently run a 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK Elegance and... -
Should I change my 10-year-old Honda Accord for a Vauxhall Vectra? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Honda Accord is ten years old (I've had it for six of those) with 97,000 miles on the clock and it feels like it could do the same again with no problem.... -
Is it time to dispose of my car? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Mazda 2 TS2 which has covered only 29,000 miles. I have owned it since 2014 and am the second owner. I recently had it serviced by a Mazda... -
Can you ride an electric scooter or hoverboard on the pavement in the UK? 20 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I just read an email from you in which there is a review of the Micro Sparrow electric kids scooter. A few days ago, I received an email from Surrey Police... -
Is my rusty 1977 Daimler Double Six Coupe worth restoring? 18 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I own a low mileage 1977 Daimler Double Six Coupe which as you know are now rather rare with only 300 odd were made. The problem is, it has been standing... -
Our newly-bought, used Mazda CX-5 is emitting white smoke - what should we do? 9 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
We've recently purchased a 2014 Mazda CX-5 2.0 petrol with 108,000 miles on the clock. On the day of the purchase, we pointed out some white smoke coming...
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