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  My niece is the victim of injury insurance fraud - can you help? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  It was during a recent visit to my family in Enfield that I discovered an appalling situation my niece finds herself in following an incident a couple...
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  Unusual tyre wear on a Kia Sorento 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My Kia Sorento Kx-3 CRDi (60 plate) has just had its 25,000 mile service at my local Kia dealership. I was surprised to be told that my two front...
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  Good Korea move 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have a growing family with 4 children (3-14) and a while back felt that we had outgrown our Mk2 Galaxy, so, with limited options when it came to space,...
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  Ambu-chance 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a 1970 ex-military Land Rover Series IIa 2.25 litre petrol Ambulance. It was used by the army from 1975-1995, covering only 32,500...
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  Potted histrionics 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I read with interest your article about road humps and tyres recently. I live in the lovely village of Ickleford and Hertfordshire Highways are about to...
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  Afraudable 29 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter recently had a low speed bump while changing lanes in stationary traffic. Both cars were relatively old and low value; damage was superficial...
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  Dis-policed 21 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
  The Police here (Dyfed-Powys Police) are running a campaign "Get Insured or Get it Seized" which highlights their powers to seize vehicles that are on...
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  My damaged car was written off and scrapped without my permission - what can I do? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo S60 was recently involved in two accidents within a space of a month, both times involving my 28-year-old son, who is a qualified driver and on...
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  Dealer said my tyres need changed due to cracks on the surface. Is this a con? 22 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I took my Mercedes E-Class for its MOT at my local Mercedes dealer. I received a strange phone call from the tyre department advising me that my rear two...
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  Timing belt problems 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I may just be unlucky but it seems I am experiencing (by proxy - my son is the driver of these vehicles, but bank of Mum & Dad is involved) two cases of...
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  Springquecento 4 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a FIAT 500, which I bought new last September. About one and a half months ago I took it into the garage as it was making a high pitched noise and...
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  Hyped drid 31 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
  As a pensioner, I have to minimise the running costs of my car so I traded my 3-Series BMW for what I thought would be a much more economical car. I chose...
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  Is it normal for the pipe from the expansion tank to the turbo in my 2012 Ford Focus to shatter? 2 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Ford Focus 1.0 Ecoboost engine. The pipe from the expansion tank to the turbo has shattered and caused my engine to blow up. Is this normal?
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  I traded in my Toyota Yaris Hybrid for a Skoda Roomster - was this a mistake? 10 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Six months ago I purchased a 2013 Toyota Yaris Hybrid with 10,000 miles. The droning noise from the CVT was very irritating so I secured a good trade in...
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  Can you recommend a family friendly SUV? 17 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am searching for a family friendly SUV. I drive about 12,000 miles a year and intend to keep the car for five years. Ideally, I want all-wheel drive...
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  Is the new Citroen EAT6 automatic gearbox any good? 13 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new Citroen Picasso with the 130PS petrol engine and automatic gearbox. Is it a true auto gearbox (torque converter) or similar...
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  Volkswagen Passat EGR fault 11 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have just read your article on EGR failure on Volkswagens and the link to the emissions scam with interest. My 2011 Passat has been recalled as one of...
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  Is it a good idea to change the DMF while fitting a new clutch? 3 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
  The clutch on my 2010 Citroen C4 has started screaming and my local garage says the bearings have crumbled so new clutch is needed at a total cost of £460....
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  Vauxhall Zafira Tourer or Ford C-Max? 12 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy an automatic MPV, but am undecided on what used car to buy. The choice is between the Vauxhall Zafira Tourer 1.4i turbo or the Ford...
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  Where's the best place to get insurance for a young driver with a cancelled policy? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 18 year old stepson has had his insurance void/cancelled because he failed to notify the insurance company of modifications to his car. He is now looking...