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Axle has snapped on my four month old car - what should I do? 16 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I bought a second-hand Dodge (2008 model) around four months ago. The car was sold with a new MoT which had an advisory foe the rear subframe (corroded... -
My car's battery has failed while the car is in warranty. Why am I being charged for a replacement? 12 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
The battery in my BMW has failed after 24,000 miles and the car is still in warranty. As an experienced driver, I've made sure the car has had regular... -
Can you recommend a small car for short journeys? 7 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
Which car do you recommend for short journeys? I now only drive about 3 miles per day to work. Also, would it be better to go for a brand new one or one... -
Buying back my company car? 9 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
My company car is a 58 reg Audi A4 Avant Multitronic 140 SE tdi which I've had from new and we have covered 43,000 enjoyable miles together. When the... -
Slipping S MAX clutch 1 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
Clutch appears to be slipping when carrying heavy loads (ie 7 people in car) and accelerating out of 3rd gear. The car, a Ford S-MAX, is only two years... -
Which trendy car with a large boot would you recommend for my makeup artist daughter? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter had the bonnet on her '54 Alfa Romeo 147 blow back, which damaged the roof and smashed the windscreen while driving on the M6. She was ok and... -
Setting up a small prestige car business 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
Could you help me again please. I am 50 years old and I have had an interest in high end cars for many years. I've owned a fair few and turned... -
Ford Kuga PHEV battery drain problem 9 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a one year old Ford Kuga PHEV. I retired 6 months ago and don't do the mileage I used to. After some problems with the regular 12v battery going... -
Is there still a market for small, basic, economical cars? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We bought our 1998 Fiat Panda 0.9-litre for 1400 Euros six years ago. It has now covered over 150,000km, and we have done 54,000km of those. It will comfortably... -
Did you know that a former police officer has been disputing your advice regarding left-foot braking in automatics? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I thought you would be interested in the views of a listener to LBC, identified as ‘Roy of South Morden’ and his opinion of your advice about driving an... -
What's a suitable car for a retired couple? 11 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
We are in our mid 60s and retired but active and we are looking to reduce our motoring costs. We currently drive a 14 year old Nissan Qashqai 2.0 litre... -
What MPV can I buy with front parking sensors? 2 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm desperate to change my Zafira for a newer car, have been looking at various options, C3 Aircross was my favourite until I did a test drive and the... -
Does my car's air conditioning need servicing? 16 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a two year old Skoda Karoq and done 7,000 miles. My dealer has emailed to say my air con service is due. Do I need one? -
Is the Volkswagen All-in Service plan a good deal? 7 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
Volkswagen is offering an after three years warranty called Volkswagen All-in Service for £33.45 a month. It includes two services and two MoT, is it worth... -
Can you recommend a used car for a 500-mile per week commute? 6 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
What recommendations can you suggest for a 500-mile a week motorway/A road commute (100 miles, five days per week). I'm looking to buy in the £7000 region,... -
My car has suffered premature alternator failure. The carmaker won't help with the £1100 bill, so what now? 10 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
The alternator on my 2017 Honda Civic has gone after only 33,000 miles, which suggests the parts was not fit for purpose or faulty. The dealer has contacted... -
Can you suggest a family car with a big boot that'll be reliable? 8 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have 2 teenage girls and need to trade in my small Fiat for something which is big enough to put a tent and some paddleboards in the boot. It also needs... -
How much is a 1995 BMW 320i worth? 12 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I've been tasked with selling my mum's 1995 BMW 320i auto saloon, 67k miles, in quite good condition for a 25-year-old car, but I've no idea what to ask... -
Can you suggest a small car with an elevated driving position? 16 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
My wife drives a 14-year-old Mitsubishi Shogun Pinin which is nearing its end. Can you suggest a small car with an elevated driving position which might... -
I own a six year old diesel - what are the implications of the new MoT? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2012 Citroen C-Crosser 2.2 HDi Exclusive Auto. How will the new emissions test affect me? The car has been main dealer serviced from new and has...
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