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  I won't be using my hybrid for two months - what should I do to avoid battery drain? 14 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm the happy owner of a 2013 Toyota Prius. I'm leaving the UK for two months in winter and wonder what actions you recommend I take with leaving the car...
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  Should I avoid buying a diesel Land Rover Discovery? 31 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to order a new Land Rover Discovery. Should I be worried about the possible bans on diesels in certain cities? Would that concern warrant going...
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  Should I replace my Kia Cee'd with a Kia Sportage? 30 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  On your advice, I purchased a 2007 Kia Cee'd 1.4 S in 2008 which has been brilliant, I've only had to replace the battery. Being retired, I only do about...
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  What's causing intermittent power steering failure? 28 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Failure of the electro-mechanical power steering system happens occasionally during low speed manoeuvring when the system is under maximum load. Turn ignition...
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  Do speed humps cause tyre damage? 23 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  When driving over speed cushions I note that most cars just drive straight over, hardly slowing down at all. However, this often means the inside of both...
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  Why don't saloons come with rear wash-wipes? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  One of the most useful and essential pieces of equipment on a car is a rear window wiper. What excuse do manufacturers have for not fitting them to saloon...
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  Buying a car with good performance without carbon build-up - what's out there? 21 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  There seems to be a modern issue of cars with direct injection and carbon buildup leading to expensive failures. Can you recommend a car brand and or models...
• Fraudulent insurance claim leading to more 8 Jan 2016 (Forum)
  I have a friend who was contacted by his insurance company due to a claim that he was in an accident and wrote off someone's car.  My friend was...
• Alarm bells ringing. Can anyone reassure? 12 Jun 2015 (Forum)
  the money.  I've done a little bit of digging and can't find anything on google that leads to S&H motors. However when googling his number it leads to more autotrader adverts under the trading name of H&T cars (All the same distance away from me). The post code he text me just shows
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  Noisy diff on Audi A3 - what's the fault? 25 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2006 Audi A3 S line. Recently, there was a noise coming from the rear left wheel. We were advised that a new diff was needed, which the Audi...
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  Neighbour keeps blocking my driveway - what should I do? 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My neighbour and I share a crossover which leads into our individual driveways. His visitors insist on parking their vehicles (large SUVs) on the crossover...
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  Fiat Punto power steering fault 8 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a Fiat Punto 2003 and two/three times a day the power steering light comes on the dash board and the steering becomes really heavy. When this...
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  Which economical diesel for £7500? 2 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my 2003 Clio DCI with a larger car to accommodate my expanding family. I do 35,000 miles a year, 90% of that motorway. Therefore, fuel...
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  Nosey Ford Fiesta - what's the cause? 25 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2004 Ford Fiesta, but it sounds like it has got noisy tappets that don’t quieten, even when warm. I’ve read you can flush engine then...
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  Are there any known problems with the SEAT Altea's turbocharger? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My husband is looking at buying a SEAT Altea TDI. I've read a few comments on the internet about the turbo blowing and costing a fortune to repair. Is...
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  Who should I report incorrect overhead traffic signs to? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have taken to phoning 101 (the nationwide police non-emergency number) on each of the many occasions when I spot a set of overhead signs which are clearly...
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  Why are modern diesels bad for short journeys? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for information on cars using diesel. I have been told that this is a good feature if you are doing a lot of distance driving, but...
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  Can you suggest how we fix water ingress problem in our 2003 Volkswagen Passat? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My son has a 2003 Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI and a 1997 Polo 1.4 16 valve. Both cars suffer from the same problem, namely water leaking into the front passenger...
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  Subaru Outback Diesel Cold Start Problems 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The current cold snap has caused extreme difficulty in starting my 58 Outback from cold. The local dealership claim no fault codes and have replaced...
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  My battery frequently discharges if left for a period of time - why? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2010 Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TDI. After leaving it locked in garage for four weeks while on holiday, I found that the battery had discharged and...