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  Can I get insurance for alloy wheels? 31 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Are you aware of anything I can buy to prevent my alloy wheels from being kerbed or scratched. Failing that can you take out insurance to cover said same...
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  I'm looking to buy an economical reliable car with low insurance group for around £5000 - any suggestions? 1 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy an economical reliable car with low insurance group for around £5000. Any suggestions?
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  How accurate are car speedometers? 2 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
  How accurate are car speedometers and what is the effect on accuracy of changing running radius of tyre as tyres wear?
• Honest John's Motoring Agony Column 16-12-2017 Part 1 16 Dec 2017 (Forum)
  others could run into it. Yes, but the law and the insurance companies both say that would be their fault, not the fault of the car that is run into. What you have here is not an issue that justifies a safety recall but simply another case of poor engineering from VW.
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  I'm only getting 26mpg on my Volvo S40 - what should I be getting? 23 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I've recently purchased a Volvo S40 2.4-litre petrol. What mpg should it get? I'm currently getting 26mpg and 30mpg on a run out.
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  What should I do if I misfuel? 13 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What will happen to a Land Rover Discovery 3 if it's misfuelled?
• Peugeot 306 starting then cutting out 19 May 2017 (Forum)
  Hi, just wondering if anyone can help, i have a Peugeot 306 dturbo and it has been off the road for a few weeks now woth a problem that we cant work out the cause of, the car will start and run for 6sec them cut out, there is power shutting off to the lift pump in the tank so we tried running
• Being asked for more money after a PX HPI check 17 Feb 2017 (Forum)
  £500 as they've run an HPI check on our car and it is a former insurance right-off (which was news to me as this information wasn't passed on when I bought the car privately), drastically diminishing the value of the trade
• Used car under 2k 3 Dec 2016 (Forum)
  Looking to buy a car that's under 2k that hopefully can fit the following criteria: under 10-12 years old  cheap to run - owned a VW Passat until now and 90% of the work on it I've done myself with parts being cheap and internet full of guides saloon/hatchback
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  Need a cheap, used family car with low running costs 1 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
  Can you recommend a used family car that's reliable, safe, economical and low in maintenance? I have £3500 to spend.
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  Honda Civic gearbox issues 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Honda Civic from new. It has been serviced annually at 8000 miles per year. When I start from cold the gearbox is smooth, however if I go...
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  Need a cheap pick-up 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a cheap 4x4 pick-up to run for light work. What do you think of the Santana 4x4 2.8 diesel?
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  I like the new Mondeo - what's the best engine choice for a 60-mile each way motorway commute? 9 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I like the new Mondeo and want the best engine choice for a 60-mile each way motorway commute. The 1.5 TDCi ECONETEC offers best fuel economy, but Ford...
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  Diesel hybrid vs petrol hybrid - which is best? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 8000 miles per year and am thinking of purchasing a hybrid car. Given the issues of diesel engines on short runs from cold, should I concentrate...
• Peugeot Partner Tepee - Partner Tepee Stop/Start not working 3 Mar 2016 (Forum)
  into neutral at junctions, traffic lights, in jams etc as i don't want to leave it in gear with the engine running. Am i being overcautious or would leaving the car in gear with the engine running damage the clutch (or something else)? Any advice/assistance would be greatly appreciated
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  Why does my car judder in the mornings 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
  When I start my Peugeot 207 in the mornings it judders when I put my foot on the accelerator. It lasts for about 30 seconds and then clears up. Any idea...
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  Warning light on Ford Focus 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Ford Focus runs fine but when turned off the red light on the dash flashes. You need a degree to understand the manual but I have checked all I can...
• Skoda Octavia - Climate Control (Automatic Air Conditioning) 29 May 2015 (Forum)
  the system was still functioning. The temperature at a dashboard vent was tested. Before service 6.5C and after 4.9C running flat out in the manual mode. I normally run in AUTO so I don't demand chilled air just the regulated 21C or so cab temperature which is fine for me
• Small Family Car for approx £4,500 max 25 May 2015 (Forum)
  Hello all,   I am looking for a small family car with a maximum budget of £4,500 maximum.   I really want a car which offers the following, in order of preference too... Reliability Low running costs/ servicing costs At least
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  How long should an exhaust system last? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Toyota Urban Cruiser has done 51,000 miles, is on a 2009 plate and the joint between the back box and the remainder of the system has corroded through...