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  My 2003 Nissan X-Trail's engine has failed. Who can I complain to? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a Nissan X-Trail in 2003 from a Belgian garage, imported it to UK and then went to live in Spain. I have had to replace the clutch three times...
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  Is the Hyundai Santa Fe reliable? 29 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've placed an order for a Hyundai Santa Fe Premium for delivery on 1 September. I've read nothing but praise for the car on your and other review sites,...
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  Pole fault 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 VW Polo Sport 1.9TDI so it is now 4 years old and has done 18,000 miles. It is about to go in for its annual service and MOT and the garage...
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  Voyages of Discovery 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2006/55 Disco 3 HSE with 80,000 miles on the clock, and full dealer service history. At four years old this is obviously a high...
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  Does my 2006 Volkswagen Golf really need new brake discs and pads at 50,000 miles? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI. It is now four years and five months old and has covered 50,000 miles. Volkswagen are telling me that I need new disc...
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  Fiestive spirit 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My mother-in-law has a Y reg Ford Fiesta 1,600 16v S and she is looking to replace it with something similar but more up to date (not brand new). She has...
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  Gnawed sprocket 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The timing chain of my 2005 Zafira 2.2 Design needs replacing after 45k miles. Vauxhall is quoting me £720 to have this 'problem' fixed but it appears...
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  E’sy money 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Jaguar FHC E-type. Where do you think we are in the price cycle? Going up, going down or static? Do E-types conform to the principle...
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  Alcoholic anonymous 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Now living in Australia I have acquired a second-hand six-year-old Honda Jazz at auction with 165,000 kilometres on the clock - only an average mileage...
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  Great Xpectations 18 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Does the Jaguar XF 3.0i V6 diesel prominently advertised in yesterday's Telegraph have the new diesel engine or are they clearing stocks of the old one?...
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  Scrapping a living 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My father in law, who is now 84, drives a twenty-year-old Renault 5 which he is planning to use in the newly announced government scrappage scheme. He...
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  Daughtermatic 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a small car with automatic transmission for my daughter and would appreciate a short list from you based on reliability. We will probably...
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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...
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  Happy pack 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
  In a rash moment I part exchanged my 2004 Civic Type R for a 2008 Type R GT with Sat Nav and HFT, 9 months old demonstrator. ‘Honda Happiness’ is offering...
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  Should I be worried about a high number of previous owners? 18 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a 2020 Dacia Duster petrol and have noticed that a large number of these cars that are only 4 years old have already had two or 3 owners....
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  Can my son take ownership of my car while I remain the insurance policyholder? 17 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I own two vintage cars, due to advancing age I plan to transfer ownership to my 36 year old son.The cars will be kept on my premises and insured by me...
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  Fix, scrap or lease a new car - what should I do? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 21 year old BMW 530d Touring needing attention, should I: A) Get it fixed (it could be quite expensive)? B) Scrap it and buy a small runabout...
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  My car door keeps freezing shut. Any advice? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  In the recent wintry weather, my driver's door has been freezing and refusing to open. The passenger door will open, but I am getting a bit old for car...
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  Which is better, the Honda Civic or HR-V? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a 2016 Honda soon - either the Civic or HR-V. I have it down to the 1.6 diesel in each model. Currently it is just myself and partner...
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  What do you think of the MG 3? 4 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter commutes from South Wales to Bristol every day. She has a 10 year old, high mileage Peugeot 207 and is thinking of buying a new MG - either...