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Vehicle repairer missed damaged suspension 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My vehicle was recently hit by a third party which caused visible panel damage and unseen suspension damage. The 3rd party insurance (Saga) has been exemplary... -
Was my accident due to a gearbox fault in my Kia cee'd? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive 2008 KIA cee'd automatic which I've had since new. Last year, when attempting to reverse into a parking space, I put the car in reverse and without... -
I bought a Skoda Octavia DSG to use as a taxi, and the gearbox has failed four times. 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought Skoda Octavia to use as a taxi in 2008 and I know this ‘Dynamic Shift Gearbox’ better than someone who designed it. Soon after I received my car... -
What is the best real-life MPG car for motorway only, not taking into account urban driving? 31 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for your sterling work. I do huge numbers of motorway miles and nearly never drive through towns. Simply: What is the best car for MPG for... -
Why aren't people forced to wear high visibility clothing when on foot on the road? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
After a couple of incidents I witnessed this week it is so clear to me of the benefits of always wearing high visibility jackets at a breakdown situation... -
Can you recommend a comfortable automatic car with good access, as I have a bad hip? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm 88 and am actively recovering from a replaced right hip. The need to be fully able to control the car in an emergency situation is prompting me to... -
Trading in my old car for a new one, what should I get? 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 3 year old Clio 1.2 3-door. I finish paying for it in April. I think I should trade in for new. I want similar size car but with better fuel... -
Obscure law 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am a long-term expat, and recently drove a hired car in England for the first time for a number of years. Not only was there no handbook or even... -
Whereafore auto 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
For over 50 years I have been driving conventionally geared cars I am now 81 and considering moving to a slightly smaller car, an automatic Fiesta in place... -
What has happened to the proposed electronic control of vehicles in speed limits? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
PB of Rochester is most definitely missing something and I'm surprised how few drivers appreciate the importance of what you wrote in your reply. If you're... -
Buying back my company car 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am retiring in January next year, my current company (lease) car (Skoda Octavia L&K Estate 20. DSG) expires when 4 years old in December. Mileage at... -
Fuel conned assumption 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A3 SE Sportback, with the 1.6 TDI engine and have found the comments about fuel consumption interesting. My car is 14 months old with 12,500... -
Bought a bad car, what are my legal rights? 26 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
We bought a used Ssangyong Musso last August from a garage for £1500 (reduced from £2000). We were given a three month warranty and a 12 month MoT.... -
My 2005 Volkswagen Passat is suffering lots of faults - are they notoriously unreliable? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
In February 2009 I bought a 2005 55 Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI SE from a dealer with 70,000 miles on the clock. I do about 20-25,000 miles a year... -
I was hit by another driver who won't answer the phone - how do I claim from her? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last week I was hit from behind by a driver who got out and apologised for having dodgy brakes. She would only give me a phone number and said she would... -
Economic situation 24 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
Last November, on your advice, I used scrappage to buy a Hyundai i10 Comfort. With one exception I have been delighted with everything about the car. It... -
Previous confliction 19 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
In May 2009 I bought a Volkswagen Jetta 2.0 diesel from a VW main dealer. The car was first registered in August 2008 and had 14,000 miles on the clock.... -
No recollection 31 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Faced with failure of the ABS unit of my three and a half year old Golf and a £1,500 bill, I followed your advice, reported the matter to VOSA and asked... -
Re-coil in horror 23 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I thought your readers would be interested in the Ford Motor Co.'s quaint idea of Customer Relations. After experiencing a front coil spring breakage at... -
Speedos of discontent 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Why is it that the majority of vehicles display speed in analogue format, viewed down a dark tunnel between steering wheel hub and rim, requiring maximum...
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