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Why has the gearbox failed in my 2006 Vauxhall Zafira automatic? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought my 2006 Vauxhall Zafira 2.2-litre automatic one year ago. So far, problems found have been a new timing chain, two fuel pumps, new housing for... -
Volkswagen Touareg gearbox problems 25 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
We have a Volkswagen Touareg 3.0 TDI eight-speed DSG 'box (2010), which has started hesitating when pushed hard, especially in Sport mode. Do you think... -
When should I change the cam belt on my Mercedes? 3 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
When should I change the cam belt on my Mercedes-Benz? My car has covered 89,000 miles -
Can I remove the courtesy car option from an insurance quote to make it cheaper? 29 Feb 2024 (Ask HJ)
Is there any way one can get the 'free' courtesy car offer removed from a quote? Questions are asked about access to other vehicles. If you have access... -
Can you recommend a company car with low BIK tax? 21 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I’m due to get a new company car (I currently have a Volkswagen Tiguan). I want something of a similar size and spec but I’m after one with a much lower... -
I do a regular 220-mile trip. Which electric cars could manage this mostly-motorway journey? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm totally confused about actual as opposed to claimed electric car ranges. 80% of my travel is short urban trips, which would be ideal for an electric... -
I bought a used car that wasn't fit for purpose - can I reject it for a refund? 11 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used approved R-Class from a big Mercedes-Benz dealer around 16 months ago. The car has had a history of problems from the time I purchased... -
My car has been caught speeding - but I can't remember who was driving? 9 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I genuinely can't remember making a trip up a certain dual carriageway one morning in April 2017 when my car was photographed by a police camera travelling... -
SEAT Leon DPF troubles - what should I do? 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I just bought a SEAT Leon diesel with 52k on the clock. Within 2 weeks the DPF yellow light came on. The car had a couple of hundred motorway miles in... -
Bought a used car - Dealers responsibility? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a used Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI sport (with around 48000 miles) and its 15 days since I have bought it. When the car was sold the... -
Mis-sold a warranty - should I refer to the Small Claims Court? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
In negotiating with a national main franchised dealer on a used car part-exchange deal in early January, we stalled briefly when I considered the trade-in... -
Handing over the Mike 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
My elderly mother needs to replace her Nissan Micra variomatic as it is getting a bit long in the tooth. She needs a similar car, small but roomy enough... -
Petrol or diesel? 25 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a new small car, so far I like the Fiat Panda, good deals to be had, and good space for me as I am 6ft 4. The car will stand for... -
Not for public consumption 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Hyundai i10 on 1st September last year. The reason I bought it was the praise attributed by the motoring press, particularly yourself. On the... -
Diesed off 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a SAAB 9-5 Estate1.9 JTDM Manual for some 18 months. The car was first registered in March 2006 and has covered 52,500 miles. The kerb weight... -
ill feeling 13 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
The letter (25 April) about feeling ill in the back (or the front) of any car can usually be solved by sitting the passenger on newspaper, preferably covered... -
If my insurance won't cover the repairs on my car - can I still keep it? 18 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My car was badly keyed and will need a complete respray but the car is only worth just over £3000 and repairs are £1800 so likely insurer will not do it.... -
Water ingress on Alfa Mito 22 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used (2009) Alfa Romeo MiTo last December. I took it back in January for a water leak in the boot and the rear window was re-bonded, but this... -
Snow business 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
On Sunday February 1st 2009 my third-party insured Suzuki Baleno was written off by a Mercedes taxi sliding down a snow-covered hill out of control. The... -
How can I trace a classic car? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am an officer of a classic car club. I have received an email from someone who wants to “trace” a car that belonged to her late father, and was stored...
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