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How can I trace the owner of my old Volvo P1800? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
Between 1986 and 1993, I owned a Volvo P1800. When selling the vehicle, I retained the original registration. I now no longer have use for the number and... -
The clutch has burnt out on my car. Will it be covered under warranty? 2 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have burnt the clutch out on my Subaru Forester of 45,000 miles. With the engine running, it won't go into any gear. The warranty is for 5 years and... -
Our car needs an £800+ repair just 5 days out of warranty. Any advice on what to do? 15 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
The throttle valve has failed on our 3-year-old, low mileage Volkswagen UP. It’s 5 days out of warranty. The garage wants £880 to fix and will offer a... -
I'm about to replace my SEAT Leon FR with an Arona FR - is there a big difference between them? 23 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm going from a SEAT Leon FR to an Arona FR. What is the difference speed-wise, please? -
Why did the airbags in my car not deploy in an accident? 10 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
My 21-month-old Range Rover Sport was involved in a head-on motorway accident last December, with no other vehicle involved, and was subsequently written... -
Why are PHEVs less efficient than normal hybrids? 16 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
I have read your report about poor real life mpg for plug-in hybrids if not plugged in. Why are they less efficient than conventional hybrids if used in... -
What do you think about the Kia Cee'd? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 2 year old Kia Cee'd. The nature of my motoring means I need either the 1.6 petrol or the 1.6 diesel. My preference would be for... -
Audi A4 emissions fix - will it impact performance? 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a three year old Audi A4 with the 2.0-litre TDI engine. As with all owners, I have been contacted by Audi to have a software update made to my car... -
Need a used MPV with an automatic gearbox 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a used MPV with an automatic gearbox and cruise control. The car must have loads of space be practical as I'm a keen golfer. I've test driven... -
Nissan X-trail vs Discovery Sport - Which is easier to get in and out? 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
How easy is it to get in and out of the Nissan X-Trail or the Land Rover Discovery Sport? These are my two favorite choices but I need easy access for... -
Emissions Scandal - is Mercedes-Benz being investigated? 23 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
In the light of Volkswagen problems with the emissions scandal, why has Mercedes Benz escaped investigation? I have an 10 month old SLK AMG Sport with... -
Trade plates 21 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm trading cars from my home and am looking at getting trade plates. I've been on the DVLA website in regards to applying. It seams they send you the... -
Buying a Mazda with high mileage - what should I check? 10 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have the opportunity to purchase for £5750, a company owned (one driver) 2011 Mazda 6 Sport Diesel Estate. It has covered 113,000 miles (mostly motorway... -
Why doesn't the stop-start function work on my car? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
The stop-start, function on my two year old Mercedes-Benz SL350 AMG seems to work on a completely random basis. Some days it becomes operative after a... -
What should we replace our RAV4 with? 25 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a 10 year old Toyota RAV4 and loves it. However, she now needs to replace it. What do you suggest she buys? It must have a high driving position... -
Which four-wheel drive? 5 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have test driven a Land Rover Discovery Sport, Audi Q5 and Volkswagen Touareg. Of these cars and can't decide which to go for if any. Could you advise?... -
Tiguan starting fault 6 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
Our Volkswagen Tiguan is just one year old and has 7000 miles on the clock. Recently, the engine would not start after being left overnight in the garage.... -
Water damaged BMW - should the dealer pay for repairs? 6 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
BMW took my car in three months ago after my ECU failed due to water damage, I paid £1500 to have it replaced and repaired. Ten days ago it failed again... -
Thanks for your help with my problematic 2009 Volswagen Golf TSi. 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
You may be interested to know that my 2009 1.4TSi Golf has had a new engine put in it, free of charge. Despite the car being slightly over three years... -
How can I ensure my Saab 9-3's turbo doesn't blow again after being repaired? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My car is a 10-year-old Saab 9-3 2.2TiD. On a recent journey it suddenly failed to accelerate and large clouds of smoke came out of the exhaust. I called...