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Where can I source obsolete Ford parts? 5 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
I am trying to find a part for my car - it's the fuel line that goes from the fuel filter to the engine, a small piece of plastic pipe with a fitting on... -
Clutch issue on used car - should the warranty cover it? 9 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a two year old Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost purchased 6 months ago from a Ford dealer which has a heavy clutch at 36,000 miles. Our local dealer accepts... -
Faulty air con - should the dealer pay for the repairs? 16 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2007 SEAT Leon, which I have had since new. The car has covered 82,000 miles and has a full service history. The air con was working at 78,000... -
Garage charging excessively and not repairing the problem 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My X-Type is suffering excess fuel consumption and poor acceleration. My local garage stated it had two leaking diesel injectors and gave an estimate of... -
When should I change the cam belt on my Volvo XC60? 28 Sep 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 2017 Volvo D4 XC60 is almost five years old, having done 38,000 miles. My local independent garage say that the schedule for the cam belt change is... -
What is the best AWD SUV to replace a Toyota RAV4? 6 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to change our 14 year old Toyota RAV4 XT5 soon. I'm wondering whether to go hybrid or stick with diesel again? I live in the countryside and... -
Should I get a petrol or diesel if I do 10,000 miles per year? 30 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a year old Skoda Superb Estate. I previously would have bought diesel but DPF issues make me nervous about that. I’d buy petrol but the... -
Do I need an MoT during lockdown? 6 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
The MoT has just expired on my motorcycle. Assuming I want to ride it now, do I have to get the MoT carried out straight away? I've had the bike from new... -
With EVs, is age or mileage more important on a used model? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a used electric vehicle. I would spend up to £9000, which bring five year old cars into range e.g. Renault Zoe and Nissan Leaf. Can you... -
When should I realistically get a timing belt replaced? 3 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I recently had my five-year-old Skoda Fabia serviced at the Skoda dealer. It has a full service history and has always been serviced at the dealership.... -
Do Michelin Cross Climate tyres give a more comfortable ride? 13 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
Do the Goodyear Vector tyres have as flexible sidewalls as Michelin Cross Climate? The ride in our Meriva is very hard and although I fitted the Michelin... -
Should I keep my four-year old Volkswagen Touareg or replace it? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
After four years and 60k trouble free miles I am wondering whether to trade in my 2014 Volkswagen Touareg. Its a lovely car and suits our needs perfectly... -
The aircon in my car failed because I didn't use it enough - should it be repaired under warranty? 10 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've not been using the air con due to the weather conditions and now it doesn't work. I have a quote from my Nissan garage for a re-gas on my Qashqai... -
I'm after a seven-seater for £1000 - is there anything you'd suggest? 12 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a second hand car for £1000 or less. I will need an estate as have two small children, so buggies, bikes, camping equipment need to... -
My Mercedes-Benz SLK has had various faults recently - should I extend the warranty? 26 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a four year old Mercedes-Benz SLK with 19,700 miles on the clock. I've owned it for a year and it has been covered by a warranty, which has now... -
Why does my FIat 500 handle so badly? 7 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have recently brought a used (two and a half year old) Fiat 500 with 14,000 miles on the clock from an approved Fiat dealer. The handling on rough roads,... -
Buying a used KIA Sorento for towing 18 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to get a KIA Sorento (that will mainly be a family car but can also tow a horse trailer. I know that the 03-09 model can tow the most weight... -
BMW 318d N47 engine failure 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a five year old 318d with a N47 engine that has suffered a cam chain failure resulting in an engine write-off. BMW have offered to cover 50% of... -
Should I buy a high mileage Hyunaia Santa Fe? 24 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 2010 Hyundia Santa Fe 2.2 Preimium CRDI. It has 141,000 miles on the clock and a full service history with one owner. The price... -
Heater not working after waterpump replacement 2 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hi, have a Peugeot 207cc which is almost six years old. A few months ago overheating light came on dash and temperature gauge shot straight up, I let the...
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