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Insurance pricing - confused? 12 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have recently returned to motorbike ownership after a three year gap. I had thought that insurance pricing was based on actuarial risk and commissions... -
Smaller than a CR-V 2 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
Between March 2008 and March 2013, we owned a Honda CR-V, 2000cc petrol. This vehicle suited us as I am now 75 years of age, 6ft 3 inches tall, I weigh... -
Why won't MINI help pay for a failed inlet camshaft sensor? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
The inlet camshaft sensor has failed on my wife's MINI Cooper Automatic. It is three years and five months old and has covered only 6,419 miles from new.... -
Should I buy an Audi TT or a Volkswagen Eos? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been considering swapping my 2003 Ford Focus Mark I, 2.0 Zetec, owned from new, for a convertible. I would prefer to retain front wheel drive, 2.0-litre... -
Insurance liability dispute & late witness claim - can you help? 20 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My father was involved in a minor accident waiting to cross the oncoming traffic ie. turning right. A lorry in front of him was doing the same and moved... -
Do you have to have a Hyundai or KIA serviced at a recognised workshop to keep the long warranty? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I read about the long warranties on Hyundais and KIAs. Do you need to take your car to the dealers to keep the 5 and 7-year warranties? I also read about... -
Should I change the oil in my Freelander 2 before embarking on a 2000-mile trip round Europe? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
We own an 18-month-old 150PS Land Rover Freelander 2, which was serviced at 12 months and 10,000 miles. We will shortly be six months on from the first... -
I bought a car with a faulty battery - is the dealer liable? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased my used 2009 Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet five months ago. After returning from a two-week holiday the battery was dead. The RAC told me there... -
What tyres for an Outback 18 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an 03 old-type Subaru Outback 3.0. I need new rear tyres (size 215/60/R16). The front wheels have mud and snow tyres and the back has a Dunlop... -
Seven seater for family of five? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace our reasonably good C-Max with a seven seater for our family of two adults, plus three children (5, 3 and 1 year old right now) and occasional... -
Why won't Volkswagen cover the whole cost of a DSG gearbox failure on our Golf Match? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Golf Match TSI 1.4 DSG Automatic which is three years and eight months old, mileage 30,000. It's been fully serviced by our local Volkswagen... -
….the harder they fall 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 4-year-old VW Golf from a main dealer last May. It is a 1.4GT TSI with 170bhp. I paid a good price. It had 18 inch Charleston Alloys with 225/40... -
No particulate place to go 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Volvo S40 diesel has suddenly lost most of its power; due to error "2452 Particle trap pressure sensor faulty signal", according to my local workshop... -
Which cabriolet? 25 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm changing my 3 year old CLK 200 sport cabriolet. I really want a metal folding roof as we want to do some long trips in Europe and I am not too happy... -
Why must I carry spare bulbs when driving my BMW Z4 in France when I can't change the bulbs myself anyway? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW Z4 sDrive 3.5i and will be driving to France, Monaco and Italy this summer. I am keen to comply with all the regulations re travel, and have... -
Faulty Roof Rack 24 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I bought an 18 month old Peugeot 207 in August 2009 from a main Peugeot dealer. With it I bought a set of roof bars, which were fitted to the car when... -
Fuel conned assumption 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A3 SE Sportback, with the 1.6 TDI engine and have found the comments about fuel consumption interesting. My car is 14 months old with 12,500... -
Audi A4 2.0FSI sensor problem? 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2003 Audi A4 2.0L FSI Sport that has a flat spot on acceleration, increased fuel consumption by about 20%, a variable tick over speed and occasionally... -
Renault Kangoo 3 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
Brief story about Renault Kangoo 1.5 dci. Glow plug light comes on when driving, power reduces, sometimes slightly and then it gets worse - until 5mph... -
What's causing my Toyota Avensis to 'whoop' when the clutch is used? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2008 Toyota Avensis 2.0 D 4D TR was purchased in February and, due to a 'whoop' noise every time the clutch was used on start off, the Toyota dealership...