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How can fuel pumps be improved to prevent misfuelling? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I know it is my fault, but I filled my diesel Mercedes-Benz car with petrol, and landed myself with a bill for £730. Amazingly, the car travelled 75 miles... -
Why does my insurance company offer cheap insurance to new customers, but keeps my premium high? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest MH of Camberley's letter re breakdown cover. I have had several identical conversations with a number of organisation covering domestic... -
Returning a car with wheel corrosion - how can I argue this is not kerb damage? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI Coupe in July 2009 on a Personal Contract Purchase and have to hand it back next month, having covered 34,000 miles.... -
Which new compact MPV offers comfort and luxury? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a compact MPV which is comfortable and practical with some luxury. I have been looking at the Citroen C3 Picasso, Ford C-Max, Mercedes-Benz... -
Why do modern cars like the Audi R8 have such bright LED headlights? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Mike Rutherford asks, "Who wouldn't love to own an Audi R8?" I wouldn't. Certainly if it caused a nuisance to other road users. I refer to its LED headlamps.... -
Do you have any suggestions for readjusting the wing mirror on my Range Rover Evoque? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am an elderly lady driver of 5-feet 1-inch only. Over the last years I have had three very satisfactory Mercedes-Benz MLs, but since they have grown... -
What should I replace my Volkswagen Phaeton with? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
After running two 3.0Tdi Phaetons, the lease deals that attracted me are no longer available. I have loved running the Phaetons but the time has come to... -
Why won't my SLK unlock? 12 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
My Mercedes SLK 250 won't unlock. Last Sunday it sat on my drive during very heavy rain and hasn't let anyone in since. The key raises the button but the... -
My friend says the engines in Honda scooters are made in Thailand, is this true? 7 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
My friend tells me that the engine in the Honda SH300i scooter is the same as in many other scooters and is made in Taiwan or Korea. It's a general product... -
My daughter hit a car at 5mph and the driver is claiming whiplash - can we do anything about this? 19 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
My 22-year-old daughter was second in line at a local roundabout in rush hour traffic. The Mercedes-Benz GLA in front went, but then slammed on his brakes... -
Why have prices of the MGF plummeted? 20 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
The most spectacular crash in any car's value in recent years has to be the MGF. Please give me any reasons that would explain this phenomenon. Are they... -
Young driver education 25 Jun 2013 (Forum)
will be revealing the full details of a new scheme called Autocar Start. It’s been put together with the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy, Smart and Carrot Insurance, with the single goal of trialling a scheme that does something practical about addressing the problems young drivers face. Without -
Can I choose where my car is repaired when I make a claim? 1 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
I damaged my 2018 Mercedes-Benz A-Class and unfortunately I had to initiate an insurance claim via my insurer. I was keen to get the car repaired at the... -
How can I restore my headlights? 26 Jun 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a 55 reg Honda S2000, the headlight glass has over the years become very dull. I’ve tried a couple of products to restore the brightness but none... -
How do I clean a gearbox oil spill on a brick driveway? 12 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
My car has leaked some automatic gear box oil on my brick drive. Any suggestions as how to remove, please? -
Does the top speed of an electric car drop when the battery is low? 23 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
The top speed of my electric bike drops slightly when the battery charge is low. Does the same thing happen with electric cars? -
Why does my hybrid give better economy in the summer? 12 Apr 2023 (Ask HJ)
My Yaris Hybrid can touch 80mpg in summer but drops down to about 60mpg in winter. Any reason for that? -
Are the engines good in a Volkswagen T5? 12 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
Are the engines good in a Volkswagen T5 (2004-2008)? -
Has a bad MoT and service destroyed my SLK? 11 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I own a nine-year-old Mercedes-Benz SLK with 60,000 miles on the clock. I recently took it for an MoT and service. Three weeks later the engine goes bang... -
Do I need to have a home charging point if I want to buy a hybrid? 16 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering purchasing a self-charging hybrid car but I'm not keen on the thought of having to install an outside electric charging point at my house....