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Why is the climate control in my BMW 120i inadequate? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a BMW 120i convertible with climate control. The 28 degrees centigrade max of the BMW is puny - no good at all for winter sun. Neither does it... -
Citroen C5 Hydrostatic suspension 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Is there a car on the market that can match the Citroen C5 Tourer Exclusive Hydrostatic (2008-on) for its ability to turn our cratered and potholed roads... -
What SUV for shooting, hunting and fishing? 29 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
In 2008 you advised the then new Subaru Forester diesel. Due to the waiting list, instead we bought an XT 2.5 petrol. Three years on, it is summed... -
Is it safe to buy a car through an online broker where the car is registered to a fleet? 12 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new Mazda MX-5 Roadster Powershift. Some of the best deals I have found are through online car brokers. However, on checking these... -
Could you suggest a relatively easy to maintain and economic to fix modern classic? 29 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
Having sold my two classic Triumphs, I'm at the age where I'm having difficulty in doing full maintenance jobs but still appreciate driving and owning... -
Which medium-sized car should we trade in our S-Class Mercedes and Volkswagen Polo for? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My motoring habits now consist of a few day trips and a six-week drive in the summer to Italy. When we go to Italy we take the long way round and cover... -
Buying my first car 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I've had my licence for 9 years but this will be the first car that I will own. I know very little about car maintenance, or what costs are involved... -
Flushing and filling an MX5 radiator 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
Where is the drain plug positioned on the radiator on a 2003 MX5? I want to drain it from the engine bay as I am unable to get under the car. -
Gear change 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2005 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 Litre diesel with DSG gearbox. Car has been faultless and I have experienced none of the reported "hesitation"... -
Why won't Volkswagen contribute to the cost of an ESP/ABS repair on my four-year-old Eos? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just had to pay £1,365.46 to replace the ABS/ESP pump of my 4-year-old Volkswagen Eos, which has covered 27,500 miles only. The car was bought from... -
Brake chancing 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
We saw and test-drove a VW Touran just under 3 weeks ago. There was a light on the dashboard, which I thought was the traction control light, and the ESP... -
ABSCONNED? 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
My VW Touran 1.9TDI ESP light came on in February and sure enough I needed a new ABS control unit. This was diagnosed in March at my local VW dealership... -
What happens if my car is destroyed because of a recall issue? 1 Dec 2025 (Ask HJ)
In a recall notice, BMW says that a starter motor issue may cause the vehicle to catch fire, even when not in use. If this were to happen and severely... -
Can you recommend a tyre foam repair product suitable for a motorhome? 4 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a tyre foam repair product suitable for a motorhome? -
When will Mod 2 tests restart? 8 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I have been visiting the the Gov website to find when the Mod 2 license applications will open. However, there is no info. I have already done my Mod 1... -
Engine seizure on a car I bought four months ago - can I get a refund? 9 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mazda3 2.2 diesel 2010-plate through a finance company from a forecourt in September with a three-month limited parts and labour warranty. Last... -
Should I wait for the new CX-5 or go for the current model? 20 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Mazda CX-5 from stock due for part exchange with a 4 year old Skoda Superb in early January. I've read your 'Best for 2017' and saw new improved... -
When's the best time to sell an MX-5? 21 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Roadster Coupe Sport Tech which I love but no longer have much use for as it is a second car. I'm thinking of selling it but... -
What's the spiritual successor to the classic 911? 5 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
About 18 years ago I bought an early Porsche 911 as a fun daily driver - now it feels too valuable for that role. What is today's equivalent? I want... -
Faulty car - can I demand a refund? 24 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used Mazda MX5 three months ago from a dealer. The car had just 65 miles on clock and was just a couple of months old. The franchised dealer...
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