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  Nine punctures in three years - what's causing it? 26 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife and I are the proud owner of a Skoda Yeti 2.0-litre Diesel. We have had the car for over three years, but have had nine punctures over this time....
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  Skoda Yeti wiring fault - should I ask the dealer to pay for repairs? 15 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The near side windows, central locking and electric mirrors on my Skoda Yeti have failed, just six months after the car's three year warranty expired....
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  Which sporty car for my elderly mother? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My mum, well embarked on her 80s, has decided she 'wants a more sporty car' (don't ask). She is a strong willed lady, in full possession of her faculties...
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  Was I right to refuse a hire car from my insurance company? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Last Tuesday a lady in an automatic Golf rammed me when I was stationary, I think owing to your frequently-mentioned habit of pressing the wrong pedal....
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  My Ford Galaxy won't start 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with a Y reg 2000 Ford Galaxy MkII 2.3 petrol manual. The engine doesn't start or even attempt to turn over. All the dash lights come...
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  Why can't I contact a car's owner to tell him his car has been damaged? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Two cars had had a collision outside my home. I got their numbers. Unfortunately, an unattended parked car also had its near-side front wing damaged in...
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  Do you know of any problems with the Alfa Romeo 159? 15 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have decided to buy a used Alfa Romeo 159 2.4 JTDm. I have read your review of the 159 and you list a number of faults that affect the 1.9 JTDm, but...
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  Why did my insurance premium increase by 15 per cent when I moved 400 yards to another property? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have my Volkswagen Jetta insured through a major insurance company. As a man in his mid-50s the premium was only around £290. When I notified the company...
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  Why won't Toyota allow me to fit a louder indicator ticking relay into my 2007 Yaris? 21 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The indicator 'ticking' is inaudible in my 2007 Toyota Yaris, so the occasional failure to notice its non-cancellation is frustrating and potentially dangerous....
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  I've been caught speeding 4 times in the last few weeks. Will I get a driving ban? 9 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Could you give me a ball-park figure for my law-breaking driving? Around a year ago I did the speed awareness course after being busted for doing 36mph...
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  I bought a faulty car and want to reject it - do I have to let the garage attempt to fix it first? 4 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2014 Audi A3 S-Line from Norwich Audi, they delivered it to me in Coventry, sight unseen and from the day I received the car it had an unusual...
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  Can my insurer get away with an unfair payout for my written off 2005 Porsche Boxster? 30 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
  My cherished 2005 Porsche Boxster 987S was involved in an accident last week and was sadly declared a write-off by the insurance company. I bought it from...
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  My Mercedes-Benz AMG is having steering problems on full lock at low speed - what do I do? 6 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We own a Mercedes-Benz AMG 4matic with the same issue that you have written about on the Mercedes-Benz GLC and GLA a few days ago. So far we have had the...
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  I need a small car with comfortable suspension - any ideas? 23 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a petrol Citroen C2 or C3 (1.1 or preferably 1.4). I want soft suspension. Roads in my country of Serbia are full of holes and imperfections...
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  I have found that my Porsche is a Category D write-off - can I get a refund? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I privately purchased a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S with 38,000 miles on the clock in March 2012 for £26,375. The vendor specifically denied any insurance...
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  Who is responsible in this crash? 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a liability question. After making sure the road was clear in both directions, I pulled out of a farm shop entrance making a right turn heading...
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  Can I recommend Tyrepal tyre monitors to your readers? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  You asked for reader experiences of Tyre Pal. I bought a set just before Christmas 2011 when on offer at a near half price. The sensors are fitted to my...
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  Used car with a loud gearbox 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I would appreciate your assistance with the following matter: I purchased a Saab 9-5 Estate 2.3 Aero manual (2005 05 - 1 owner and 105k miles with full...
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  Found out my Mercedes-Benz C-Class is ex-rental. Do I have grounds for complaint? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C250 Bluefficiency Sport CDI Auto with 13,800 miles three weeks ago from a Mercedes dealer for £24,000, which I think is...
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  Are speed humps causing unusual wear and damage to my Audi A6's tyres? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  It recently came as a shock to find that my four-year-old A6 2.0 TDI Avant failed its MOT and that the cost of the recommended remedial work was almost...