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  What are the best electric cars for towing? 1 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I am planning to replace my Land Rover Freelander 2 with a pure electric car. The car must have a towbar. I can't find any current pure electric models...
• Ford Mondeo - Ford Mondeo MK4 thumping sound from rear? 1 Jul 2019 (Forum)
  braking.  Any ideas what it could be? It's just passed its MOT with no advisories so a little disappointed. I wanted the car to last a year lol. The car doesn't feel out of alignment and doesn't veer at all. We drove it back home 180 miles with no issues (apart from the noise at low speeds
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  Is it better for a DSG gearbox to put it in neutral when stopped? 13 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have the latest version of the Volkswagen seven-speed DSG gearbox. Is it a good idea to select neutral when stopped for any length of time in traffic...
• Honda CR-V 2.2 diesel i-cdti - Throttle response 30 Sep 2018 (Forum)
  it did not. I then took to cleaning the valve with oven cleaner and brake cleaner and it worked every time it tested then. It was refitted and all seemed well. Previously I had replaced the brake switch in case that was the fault and also fitted another pedal too. This fault comes and goes by the way. I
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  I keep having to replace tyres due to pothole damage - what wheels should I swap to? 2 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have 225/35 R19 wheels on my Skoda Octavia vRS. I've replaced four tyres since January at £150 each due to potholes. I’ve now been offered a swap to...
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  Why is there a leak in the front footwell of my 2003 Vauxhall Corsa? 19 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a leak in the driver's side footwell of my 2003 Vauxhall Corsa. The carpet is saturated but I can't find the leak.
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  Which dash cams have removable batteries? 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know if there are any dash cams out there with removable and rechargeable batteries (like a normal camera)? They generally seem to need a wire into...
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  Ford Fiesta ABS warning light on 16 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Fiesta ABS warning light is on. My local garage say they can't repair because it has to be done by Ford. Ford say that it will cost £144 for diagnostics...
• Suzuki Alto - Suzuki Alto 1.1 Petrol - Scrap or Sell? 5 May 2016 (Forum)
  Hi, I'd appreciate any advice. My car is a Suzuki Alto 1.1 Petrol 2006 with 99,000 miles. My brakes have been binding so i took my car to the garage today and was told that i need the following repairs.. New handbrake cables x 2 New Handbrake shoes New rear
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  Extended warranty - worth the money? 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I live in France and own a Nissan Note (older model) diesel bought new in 2013. I am being offered an extended 2 year warrant for 410€. Would you consider...
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  Faulty used Range Rover - am I entitled to a refund? 16 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have bought Range Rover Sport (2009) from a car dealer. Within one day of owning the car, the "brake pad light" and "engine maintenance light" came on....
• Ford Mondeo Automatic 2 litre hatch 2002 - Engine Warning Light on dashboard remaining on 15 Oct 2014 (Forum)
  indicator light could relate to any number of faults, e.g. low brake pads / discs. Does anyone know if this is true ? I believe that the brakes may currently be  low and this would not be too difficult to manage I have no wish to ignore the warning but am also a bit short of cash
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  Buying a new Audi - are automatics any good? 3 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Am considering a new Audi A3, but need an automatic. I was dissatisfied by the hesitancy from a standing start of the auto 'box in the Audi Q5 I owned...
• 04(53) civic ctdi - high pressure fuel pump bust scrap or repair 27 Jan 2014 (Forum)
  £1200. It was also due new brakes and we suspected the power steering could fail soon. (Would not recentre and sometimes steerring sluggish). Garage says a tooth has actually broken off the drive for the fuel pump. Is it time to call it a day, not really an economical repair.  We do have
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  Can I fit the wheels from a 2005 3 Series to my new BMW F31? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m in the process of replacing my 2005 BMW 330D E91 with a new F31 edition. Can I swap the wheels and winter tyres to the new car?
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  Can I fit 16-inch wheels to my Skoda Octavia VRS? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have Skoda Octavia TDI VRS currently on aluminium wheels with 225/40/18 summer tyres. Would steel wheels with 205/55/16 winter tyres be a good combination...
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  Unreliable handbrake on Vauxhall Corsa 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter in law has a 2012 Vauxhall Corsa, which has been suffering with a dodgy handbrake for a few weeks. Yesterday, the car rolled into the vehicle...
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  New car someone who's had back surgery? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Wife has just had major back surgery so needs a cosseting ride, easy access and heated front seats. She needs the car for her shortish journeys, a...
• Query about my service 9 Feb 2013 (Forum)
  was planning on doing this weekend which is annoying. Also, they have charged £120 for labour when previous services were charged at £60 plus parts. What they have done extra is change the brake fluid and replaced both lights at the front on the side plus a numberplate light. What do
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  Buying a three-year-old Polo. What should I look for? 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to purchase a Polo 1.4 auto with less than 4,000 miles (it was an ex Motability car) what should I look out for as it has done such a small...