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  Saab 93 off the road due to coil spring on back order 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Saab 9-3 went in for a service two weeks ago and was diagnosed with a broken coil spring. To begin with I was delighted with Saabs response that they...
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  My Volkswagen Golf broke down because the servicing dealer did not change the DSG fluid - is he responsible for repairing it? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Golf Hatch 2.0 TDI GT (Automatic). The car does approximately 500 miles a week and has been serviced every 10,000 miles by the supplying...
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  Did an emotional long-haul flight cause me to be caught speeding at 51mph in a 30mph? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have received a NIP after I triggered a Gatso camera whilst travelling at 51mph into a 30mph zone. I had been seeking an exit that would have led me...
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  Is ageism causing my insurance renewal premiums to increase? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 86 years old, have been driving for 70 years and became an Advanced Motorist in 1977. I have all my faculties and my only insurance claim was three...
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  Yeti with DSG 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I watched your road test video of the Skoda Yeti and am encouraged to go for a road test. My wife and I are planning on retiring next year and we need...
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  Inner sense 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  One month after the 3 year warranty expired on my wife's MINI Cooper S, and after 13,000 miles three warning lights appeared on the console. The manual...
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  Mined the GAP? 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I bought an 03 plate Porsche Boxster S from a specialist dealer in March 2008 and was charged £500 for GAP insurance as an 'extra', although no paperwork...
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  Seven heaven? 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  As an ageing juvenile of 62, it is only in the last 10 years I have enjoyed a Midget and an MGB Roadster. These have been gone a while but my eye has been...
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  The in be teenagers 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I'm tall (6'6") and have three teenage sons who are going same way. Our current cars (SAAB 95 and Vauxhall Zafira) are reaching the point where we can't...
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  Sub standard 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Some 3 weeks ago I bought a 2000W Subaru Forester Turbo S. When we saw it the car was "unprepped" having just been taken in. We had a test drive and were...
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  Fan drivers 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I recently wrote to you about a buying experience at a large car showroom when my sister bought a 2003/03 BMW 320d SE. I recommended she get her local...
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  How do I unclog my windscreen washers? 20 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Kia Soul and the windscreen washers are very weak. The pump is working and the rear washer is fine, will adding a limescale to the water...
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  When is a cambelt change required for an Audi A3? 19 Dec 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Apparently Audi UK have fallen in line with Audi Germany in stating that the cam belt is now replaced at 180,000 miles instead of every 5 years. Is this...
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  Best car for low-mileage commute? 5 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My wife drives four miles a day to work and back. We've had problems with diesel cars with DPFs but can't afford an electric vehicle.What's the best option...
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  Do UK driving licences have age and power restrictions? 3 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is 23 and has been driving cars ever since she passed her test five years ago. What is the highest horsepower limit for her to drive a car? She...
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  Do you need a driving licence for an electric bike? 25 May 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I understand that electric scooter riders require a driving licence to use, is the same true for electric powered bicycles, and, if so, is a provisional...
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  What car has enough rear seat room for two child seats plus an adult? 15 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Which five-seater cars have enough space in the rear for two full size ISOFIX child seats and an adult?
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  Why are used car prices increasing? 24 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Why have used Audi Q7 gone up in price in the last year or so?
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  Are pre-registered cars a good buy? 19 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a new Volvo XC40 hybrid and there's one advertised with only 11 miles only, registered in 2020. Should I worry about it standing around...
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  What's the best year model Land Rover Freelander 2? 11 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
  What's the best year model for a diesel manual Land Rover Freelander 2? Which engine to choose, too, please?