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My partner has a phobia of modern technology - can you recommend a suitable replacement for their ageing Audi? 18 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
My partner drives a 2003 Audi A6 Avant TDi with 200+ miles on the clock and has a phobia of change. Which modern estate car: a) has a large flat load... -
The engine has failed in my 5-year-old car just out of warranty. What now? 26 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2015 Peugeot 308 1.2 Puretech. I've taken it to a garage because of light misfire under load. The dealer is not clear on technical issues but says... -
Need a spacious family car - Skoda Superb or Kia Optima? 26 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've currently got a 2014 Citroen C4 Picasso which I love for the spacious interior but it has proven unreliable, with five major mechanical issues in... -
My new Skoda Karoq 1.5 kangaroos in first gear. What do I do? 14 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I was led to believe the kangarooing problem in 1.5-litre Volkswagen Group engines had been fixed. My Skoda Karoq 1.5-litre still stutters in first gear.... -
Can you suggest a reliable, economical and relatively cheap car for a young driver? 9 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm a 23-year-old medical student going on hospital placements. I want to buy a car that'll keep me in good stead for the next four years. I'd like to... -
My car battery failed after just four weeks - is the dealer liable? 7 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a five year old Vauxhall Cascada from a main dealer which included a two year NetworkQ warranty. In the first week of using it I reported a number... -
Can I claim against Volvo because the Active High Beam in my V40 just dips the lights? 15 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
I paid £700 for a package which included 'Active High Beam' on my Volvo V40 because I drive through the countryside at night. The £700 option package states... -
Is an engine management light an automatic MoT fail now? 2 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My four year old car was in for service and the MoT at a main dealer when shortly before I took it in the engine management light came on. It was diagnosed... -
We bought an electric car but it doesn't have the range that was promised - can we reject it? 19 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My niece traded in a diesel 2013 Audi A1 for £6600 against a 2015 Nissan Leaf on PCP a week ago. This was on the basis that the Leaf would perform at least... -
Would a Mazda 3 be a good replacement for my Toyota Corolla? 24 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
It's time to change my Toyota Corolla 1.6 VVTi which has basically given 128,000 trouble free miles. I intend to gift this car and then buy a petrol replacement... -
Buying a used estate car for £10-12k 11 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
My partner is changing job in January and will need a car to replace her company 3 Series Estate. She's got £10-12k to spend, is looking for something... -
Buying a new car - should we go for the best price? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife has decided to trade in her four year old Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec diesel with 29,000 miles on clock for a new Nissan Qashqai. We have been customers... -
Can the buyer of a car I sold sue me for a worn clutch? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently sold an 8-year old BMW 525D advertised as in good condition but with 127,000 miles on the clock. The buyer negotiated the price down because... -
Why is my Nissan Primera automatic only returning 18-20 mpg? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 1999 Nissan Primera 2.0i automatic two years ago. It had 9000 genuine miles on the clock. The previous owner had ongoing health issues and the... -
What caused my Lexus CT200H's battery to discharge in three weeks? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am the owner of a Lexus CT200h, which is just over one year old and has 11,000 miles on the clock. Over Christmas I left my car parked locked and secure... -
Should I fit winter tyres to my Lexus IS? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently need to replace all four tyres on my Lexus IS and am seriously considering buying cold weather tyres. However, I will almost certainly be replacing... -
Thanks to Volkswagen for repairing a faulty ABS sensor in my Volkswagen Touran. 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Volkswagen Touran new from Dane Motor Company in Chester just under six years ago. The warranty has, of course, long since expired. Dane... -
Why do people modify classic cars? 25 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
When does an historic vehicle cease to be an historic vehicle? I would have thought it would be when some idiot does an engine and gearbox transplant into... -
Stained seats - what are my rights? 18 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Seat Ibiza. Rain/water from my bag/brolly have wet the seat. It has dried but left water marks on the seating. Dealer and Seat seem to... -
Buying a family car for less than £3000 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have just sold our beloved old Land Cruiser after three years of trouble free driving as it was just too juicy but I am terrified at re-entering the...
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