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What's the best way to get insurance for my 17-year-old twin daughters? 25 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I plan to add my twin daughters as named drivers to my insurance when they turn 17 at the end of the month. I've asked my current insurers Sainsbury's... -
My car was damaged when at the garage - do I need to inform my insurer? 31 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
While my car was being serviced by a local garage a learner driver ran into the side of the car - the garage was test driving it at the time. The third... -
Are broken coil springs a known issue on Mercedes-Benz? 29 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
My car is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 350 7G-Tronic automatic. It has covered 68,000 miles and has been well looked after and serviced regularly. I've had... -
Should I complain about my car's loose wheel hub? 2 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Nissan Note six months ago and have done 5000 miles in that time. For a couple of months I noticed a rattle which stopped when the brakes were... -
Why are wiring problems not covered by extended warranty ? 23 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
Four months ago I bought a second hand Citroen C4 Picasso automatic from a local dealer. I also paid to extend the warranty for 12 months. Within a month,... -
Could a water leak be a head gasket problem? 5 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I just put a deposit down on a car. The seller says it has a water leak "due to a compressed water supply" which to me sounds like maybe a damaged pipe... -
Water flooding into footwell in Renault Scenic 23 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have an 18 month old Renault Grand Scenic, still under warranty. Following heavy rainfall, there was strange whistling noise from the air vents. Water... -
Is my Zafira a write-off? 20 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've been told the following about my Zafira by a vaxhuall garage: Fault on inlet manifold and noisy on initial start up –suspect internal swirl flaps... -
Mazda 3 spare wheel 9 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
More info than question. On 08/06/2015 Keith asked about spare wheels for Mazda 3. I bought a new Mazda 3 in Sept 2014. Tried everywhere for spacesaver... -
When should I change the oil in my Astra? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
After much deliberation I've finally changed my less than impressive Toyota Auris diesel for a new Vauxhall Astra. I decided to get the new 1.6 CDTI whisper... -
Audi A5 clutch failure - can I keep the old part? 28 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Audi A5 2.0 TDI is still under warranty and is suffering problems. The garage found suspected clutch slip and at a total cost to myself (£2187) have... -
part exchange. what should I expect for my car and what would you reccommend 21 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I wish to part exchange my Citroen C5 1.6 Diesel estate (Grey) 61.000 miles full service history. Its a 59 registration. I would like a medium hatchback,... -
BMW 320d - what's the best fuel and tyre combination? 7 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
After reading your glowing report of the BMW 320d ED, I have bought a one year old model. Do you think it is worthwhile using a premium fuel such as Shell's... -
Why is my Audi A4 Avant leaking into the driver's side floor well? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
In April this year I bought an Audi A4 Avant SE 2.0, first registered 29-09-2010. We then had a dry summer and it wasn't until heavy rain in early August... -
Should the dealer replace a failed lambda sensor in the Porsche Boxster I bought three weeks ago? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I purchased a 2002 78,000 mile Porsche Boxster 3.2 S from an independent dealer, after first having had the car inspected by Peter Morgan... -
Why are tyres so expensive for my 2009 Vauxhall Insignia Elite? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I retired in 2011 and purchased my 2009 2.0-litre diesel automatic Vauxhall Insignia Elite company car from my employer. It has now covered around 33,000... -
Warped brake discs after 7000 miles - should the dealer pay for replacements? 12 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a 2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Saloon, with the performance pack and uprated brakes. I have only owned the car a few months and, last week,... -
Thanks for your advice on changing the wheels on my Ford B-Max. 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
After becoming almost paranoiac over my 17-inch wheel problem, yesterday, for a total of £700 I equipped my Ford B-Max Titanium with 15-inch Ford Zetec... -
Why is our Corsa ecoFLEX only returning 43mpg? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife recently purchased a new Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 CDTi (75) ecoFLEX from a main dealer. She does a 130 mile daily commute, only around six miles of which... -
Failing synchromesh on a used car bought from a dealer? 21 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a used 58 plate Audi A4 avant from a dealer, less than three months ago. A few weeks after buying it I noticed that at times it was...

