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Why does my Volvo S80's battery keep going flat? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
This is a desperate call for help. My car is a Volvo S80 auto, bought secondhand with 60,000 miles registered, five years ago. It now registers 67,000... -
Is it illegal to remove a DPF? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 118 ES Coupe, which I purchased new in 2011. I love the car and would like to keep it over the long term, but I would like to try and avoid... -
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... -
Would you recommend a Fiat 500 or MINI for a tall driver doing long journeys? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My father is a 63-year-old large man at 6-foot 3-inches, and heavy! He currently drives a 2009 Mercedes-Benz S320 diesel. He travels 60 miles a day to... -
I want a petrol SUV - am I daft? 21 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am replacing my CR-V, and am actively looking at the Q3, Tiguan, Yeti & CX-5. All these sales people look at my strangely when I say I want a petrol... -
Which car do you recommend for a disabled driver with easy access and good performance? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just had the lower half of my left leg removed and will have to learn to adapt to life with a disability. It also means disposing of my Jaguar XF... -
Why isn't money spent on road repairs rather than installing speed limit signs? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wonder how many millions must have been spent on the countless number of 20mph signs now blighting roads in built up areas, many in little-used rural... -
I endorse your advice about driving too slowly on motorways. 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I endorse your advice to "GS" regarding travelling too slowly on motorways. I recently travelled south on the M1 from Jct 40 to Jct 37 and, arriving at... -
Which winter tyres are currently best and do I need to change my Mazda 3's wheel size? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2009 Mazda 3 Sport. I live on top of a hill where the road is not gritted by the council due to local cuts. When it snows like it did recently... -
DPF ruining MPG? 7 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've read and understand all your replies to the 'my car doesn't achieve what the official figures say', but I have had a shock on my recent change of... -
Recommend a car with low emissions and good performance for a long commute? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Subaru Impreza WRX S Prodrive, which has been great to own and to drive and has been ideal for my weekly commute from the wilds of... -
Are there any known long term problems owning an Audi Q5 ? 18 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Are there any longer term potential problem areas with the ownership of a petrol tiptronic Audi Q5? I had a Mercedes 280 for over 12 years then downsized... -
What is causing knocking from the front wheel on my Mercedes-Benz A180? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last July I purchased a pre-registered Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI. On the whole it's a good car, but I feel it has fault. On full lock, the N/S front wheel... -
Is an oil leak caused by a garage service covered by my warranty? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a secondhand Peugeot Partner Tepee S HDI in the autumn of 2010, and had no trouble with it until we took it for a service at an independent... -
Shooting sticks 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would welcome your advice on replacement tyres for my 2005 X - Trail. Presently it has Dunlop Grand Trek ST20 215/60 R17's fitted. These were on when... -
Car repaired by main dealer 18 months ago - and now the same fault has reappeared 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
During a service in July 2008, the main dealer noticed oil in the expansion tank and the oil cooler had to be replaced and engine flushed (£800 of which... -
Buying a Honda Civic - petrol or diesel.? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Honda Type S has covered 200k without hitch. The 2.0-litre chain cam engine is perfect. I do 25-30k per year, mostly motorway, and I am thinking... -
Insurance company vague about my young son. 25 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 9 year old Ford Galaxy 1.9tdi which would be ideal for my son to learn to drive in when he turns 17 next July (it's large and slow). If I can't... -
Oil changes on current Jaguar's 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Current XF's require you use Castrol Oil. This oil is only available from a Jaguar dealer. To change engine oil and filter costs £169.00. For the last... -
Buying a used Audi A3 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm really keen to buy an A3 but my budget is max £5k and I've been looking for a while. There doesn't seem to be much that comes up that is worth looking...

