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Which Caravelle is best for £20,000? 7 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking to buy one of these second hand and would like some help. I appreciate the fact that these vehicles hold their value incredibly well... -
2004 C3 guzzling fuel and running high revs 27 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Citroen C3, which I've had since new, she's a 1.4 petrol (Desire Model) Within the first couple of years I had major issues with the fuel... -
Dead legged 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
About 20 years ago I was doing auto safety research related to an auto safety-braking device my brother had recently patented in the U.S.A.. One thing... -
Carbon lies? 29 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1996 SAAB 900SE 2.3 turbo convertible with only 56,000 miles from new and serviced once every year by a SAAB dealer or SAAB specialist. A report... -
Is the Honda Jazz known for having a particularly stiff handbrake? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My parents, both fit and strong, though of a late 1920s and 1930s vintage, cannot apply the handbrake of their Honda Jazz sufficiently hard to stop it... -
When should I replace the cam belt on my Audi A3? 8 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
My Audi A3 1.4 TFSi is now five years old and has covered 50,000 miles. I took it in for its cam belt change today and my local dealer has now advised... -
I had an accident and discovered that my licence was revoked seven years ago - what do I do? 29 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
I've been involved in an accident two days ago. When the police took my details they have found out that my driving licence was revoked seven years ago,... -
Advise on Corsa EcoFlex replacement with Mini One D 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Hi I've asked advise and taken it several times regarding car purchase from HJ. My girlfriend has owned a Vauxhall Corsa 1.3CDTi Ecoflex since new... -
My brake discs and pads only lasted 24,000 miles. Is this acceptable wear and tear on a brand new car? 17 Jun 2021 (Ask HJ)
My 2019 Skoda Kodiaq is at 24,000 miles and I've had to replace both the front brake discs and pads, which I consider unacceptable wear. Before the Kodiaq,... -
Has our Volvo XC60 got a battery fault? 26 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo XC60 D5 (205) SE Lux Premium AWD Geartronic was purchased on 24 July 2010. At the beginning of August 2011 I couldn't drive for some eight weeks,... -
Skoda power steering failure - shouldn't the dealer pay for the repairs? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've recently had the PAS red-warning light appear on the dash of my 2009 Skoda Octavia. Since then the steering has become unbelievably heavy. I called... -
Buying a small MPV - which model is best? 17 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My mother needs a replacement for her old 2006 Ford Focus. She is looking for a used small to medium MPV with about the same footprint as the Focus. My... -
Buying a new Mazda3 - which model is best? 25 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm on my third Mazda3 1.6D and was looking forward to buying the newest model. However, without a 1.6 diesel in the new range, and the 2.2D Skyactiv being... -
Should my son have told his insurers about a minor accident? 30 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 19 year old son was driven into by an elderly lady who drifted across at the traffic lights. He was stationary waiting to turn right and she was travelling... -
Yeti 'Engine Fault' warning 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We love our two year old Yeti 4x4 diesel (or at least we did). A couple of weeks ago after a couple of hours at a steady 70mph on the A1 the glow plug... -
Why were Skoda Assist so unhelpful when our Octavia broke down in France? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
Please could you inform your readers of an experience we had in May of this year when travelling in France with our 2-year-old Skoda Octavia 1.4TSI. About... -
Can I get a spare wheel for my Lexus UX? 3 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a Lexus UX and it has a puncture repair kit but I've noticed that in other markets they offer a spare wheel and I think there may be room... -
Will the BMW Z3 ever get classic status? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a 1998 BMW Z3 2.8i. It’s a manual and is in very good condition with one owner from new and 34,250 miles on the clock. The car was on SORN... -
Clutch failure after 4 months - should the dealer pay for repairs? 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
Six months ago I bought a used Hyundai Santa Fe from an independent garage. The car was sold with a full service history and also came with a 12 month... -
Audi gearbox replacement 28 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife's car is now three months out of warranty and has always been serviced by the supplying Audi dealer at the correct times. It has done less than...