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Airpark 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I will shortly be leaving my 9-year-old (but extremely reliable) BMW 520i for 3 weeks at an airport surface carpark and am slightly worried it may not... -
What is your opinion on the Dacia Duster? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a Hyundai Matrix automatic which is two and a half years old with 19,000 miles. Since we both appreciate relatively high seating we thought... -
Ford Fiesta broken down with battery issue 13 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a brand new Ford Fiesta in August 2014. The car stopped working in December and the AA identified an issue with the battery. The car was checked... -
Why does our BMW 320D's engine continue to run after we leave and lock the car? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to share with you correspondence with BMW regarding my 320D SE Automatic first registered 26 September 2012. I informed them that we locked the... -
What's the best car for motorway commuting? 25 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me the best cars to do a 100-mile commute up the motorway and back? I'm looking for five-door, reliable, economical and no smaller than a... -
How can I listen to my USB music stick in my old Jaguar X-Type? 9 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Jaguar X-Type. On my previous Jags I have had a USB connection for my music stick but I cannot find a USB connection in my current car. How... -
Will touching an infotainment screen while driving be banned? 20 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
With the restrictions on touching the screen of a smartphone while driving being considered, I assume all the cars with touchscreen controls for the radio,... -
My car's battery is discharging when it's shut down and stationery - any advice? 22 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo's battery is discharging when it's shut down and stationery. It is a new battery, but the car is nine years old, with 53,000 miles on the... -
Can I challenge the loss of my No Claims Bonus? 4 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
In 2013, my Volkswagen Passat was broken into and the built in radio/satnav unit was removed. The total repair bill through the insurance was around £2500.... -
What are the strange rattles coming from under my car? 11 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2014 SEAT Ibiza ST and when I drive down a road with an uneven surface, whether it be potholes, draincovers or speed bumps, I get a rattle noise... -
Need to change my MX5 for a family hatch - any ideas? 6 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 Mazda MX5, but now have two small children who will need picking up everyday from school. I'd love a 5 door hatch with a DAB radio and a proper... -
How should I store my Rover 45SE to avoid the battery going flat? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a Rover 45SE 1.6 petrol from new with 85,500 on the clock. We will be leaving the car at home for up to 17 days not garaged. The battery is two... -
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... -
Looking to part-ex, do dealers accept damaged cars? 10 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to get a new Honda Civic 2013 on finance with Honda. I have a SEAT Ibiza 2005 1.9 TDI Sport 100 with the following issues: Large dent/scratch... -
Do you recommend the Dacia Sandero? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in buying a Dacia Sandero as they seem very, very good value. Do you rate them for someone who only does 5000 to 6000 miles a year as a... -
Ear raid warning 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Having reached an age when my hearing now requires aids, I find these in fact distort extraneous sounds so that it is quite useless trying to listen to... -
Why is my Citroen C5's battery draining itself when left stood? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a Citroen C5 automatic diesel. I have experienced problems where, when parked for a number of days, the battery runs down. I had it checked by the... -
Re-setting a digital display screen following battery change 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just changed the battery on my Skoda Octavia and although the radio works and the digital display comes on evry time I switch the engine off and... -
Leaving me behind 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was wondering whether there is anything I need to do if leaving a car unused (garaged) for about 4 weeks? Or anything to do when back before starting... -
Is there a fault with my Audi A4's start-stop system? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I believe I have a problem with my Audi A4 Avant B8's start-stop system. Whatever I do, including switching everything including radio, lights and climate...