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Hubble bubble, oil and trouble 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can please provide me with some advice as Volvo is refusing to replace a broken turbo on my 18-month-old C70 D5 (which will cost me approx... -
Can we dispute a Category B write off? 10 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
My partner was entering a car park when the car in front off him suddenly stopped and reversed into our car (our car was stationary). There is no visible... -
I've bought a car with missing documents - what can I do? 21 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a 68 plate SEAT Ateca two weeks and a number of items were missing. At the time of the sale, the dealer pointed out to me that the V5 was... -
I can't drive my car with the warning light on but the dealer won't look at it. What do I do? 13 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Six weeks ago, my six-month-old BMW G20 3 Series had an engine management light come on. I called my dealer and booked it in (10 days was first appointment).... -
Best used car for 80 mile commute? 15 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need a used car for my 80 mile commute. The trip involves rural roads - which get quite icy and snowy in the winter - and a busy city centre. Until now,... -
Buying new small car or going with a used hybrid? 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
The site is incredible - I`m not from the uk but it is still the most comprehensive site especially for the real mpg data. I`m looking to buy my first... -
Accident repairs to my Ford Ka are not of good quality. Can I persuade the insurer to replace the car instead? 7 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My three-week-old Ford Ka (with 350 miles only) was hit from behind at around 30mph causing rear and side panel damage. Although the repair estimate was... -
4 letters – 3 across 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
Please can you help with my dilemma? I'm a bit of a car snob and like my premium brands, I drive a BMW E90 330i M Sport, which I love and my wife drives... -
Mille miglia 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are retired and own two cars: a Jan 99 BMW 318iSE and a Feb 07 Jazz. We keep the BMW for three or four 1,000mile round trips to visit relatives down... -
Can I reject a car based on wear and tear after I've bought it? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm in the process of buying a 15-year-old Jaguar. But because of the covid situation, I've not seen or driven the car, which will be delivered to me by... -
Which 4x4 for towing? 3 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have had a Subaru Forester Turbo for the last 12 years - fantastic car. I tow a twin axle trailer and we live on a steep hill down a narrow lane. It's... -
A realistic valuation 17 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I cannot find a valuation for my car anywhere, they all seem to vary so much. It is a BMW 330d m sport saloon 55 plate with 105000 miles. FSH. Profesional... -
My car has XL tyres - can I change them? 15 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
In 2020 I replaced my 13 year old Mercedes S Class for a 2 year one with a premium pack. On my last one I replaced the Continental Tyres with what I thought... -
The DVLA has had my V5C for two months. How do I get it back? 10 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I bought a used car on 8 June. As required, the selling dealer sent off the old V5C to the DVLA (I've double-checked with him and he assures me this was... -
Can I drive if my licence is expired but my renewal is being processed by DVLA? 12 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
Isn't about time motoring organisations/press put pressure on the government regarding renewing over-70's licences? They are allowing cars six months grace... -
Why did a hardwired dash camera void my insurance policy? 11 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
As it was close to renewal, I advised my car insurance supplier that I had had a dash camera hardwired into my SEAT Ibiza. They were quite taken aback... -
I want to update my in-built Navigation without having to pay £272 - what do you advise? 3 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
Suzuki advise that the price for an SD card bearing the latest maps for its built-in SatNav will cost £272. The SatNav maps are likely to be close to a... -
My daughter's car was hit by another car and we now can't contact him - how do we make him pay for the damage? 14 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's Renault Clio was hit in the back at a roundabout exit by a Ford Ka. The Clio sustained some damage, my six year old granddaughter and her... -
Cam shaft fault due to bad engine repair by Audi - what are my legal rights? 5 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2005 Audi A4 Convertible 2.0 TFSI, the one renowned for the problem with oil consumption. My Audi garage repaired the piston rings and, I think,... -
Oil leak products 19 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
My car has 138,000 miles on the clock and I believe I have looked after it well enough for it to do the same again. A rear cam seal leak has been diagnosed...