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  • When should I change the cam belt on my Audi TT? 30 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Can you tell me when I should replace the cam belt on my Audi TT? The dealership are advising it needs changing now as it is five years old - is this correct?...
  • Buying a comfortable SUV - what's best used? 23 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have arthritis and want a comfortable, automatic car with a high driving seat. I have up to £14,000 to spend. What would you recommend?
  • Does my old diesel need a catalytic converter to pass its MoT? 7 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Does a 2002 diesel car need a catalytic converter to pass the MoT?
  • Should I convert my Saab 9-5 to LPG? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Is LPG conversion a worthwhile venture? I have just been given a 2003 Saab 9-5 and want to improve its fuel consumption.
  • Suzuki Swift - should I extend my warranty? 24 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My Suzuki Swift diesel has come to end of warranty and now offered extended warranty. Would this be worth it and what should I look for, and would...
  • How often should I change filters? 7 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I've just had an oil/filter service on my recently purchased 4 year old 27,000 mile E93. What frequency of oil & filter change would you recommend in...
  • Scrapman, John 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have an old car that has been garaged for the last eight years and it has been SORN’d. I have no use for it and want to scrap it, but due to various...
  • Country of Origin - does it affect reliability? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I've heard that some Honda Jazz cars were built in China/Thailand and not Japan,does this affect build quality/reliability? What problems should I look...
  • Injector issue with a 1.6 Passat diesel? 7 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Car just over 3 yrs old, under 40,000 miles. Two fuel injectors are faulty. This is not the model subject to a TR, so what chance getting some goodwill...
  • Should I buy G3 Glasscoat for my new car? 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking at buying a Toyota Yaris 6 months old from my local Toyota dealer - they are advising me to take the paint protection - does this really work?
  • Can you recommend an auction house? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Hi John how are you? Been a while, mate. I need to buy a new car, wondered if that action buyer you put me in touch with before might still be operating?...
  • Excessive oil consumption 8 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My Audi A5 is 6-months old and has done 6,000 miles. On recent 150 mile run I had black soot in my exhausts and an oil usage of half litre /600 miles....
  • Extended warranty, worth it? 6 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My car is nearly 3 years old and SEAT want to sell me an extended warranty; three options from £304-£202pa depending on coverage. However even the "gold"...
  • Which hybrid? Jazz or Auris? 18 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Which is the best hybrid for a 60 year old car fan? I'm 6feet 3ins and a Jazz owner for seven years.
  • Honest opinion on the Toyota Estima/Lucida? 9 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am viewing an automatic Toyota Estima/Ultima second hand. Is there anything i should know? Do they have any odd quirks? Are they reliable?
  • Can I add a sunroof to a Toyota Prius? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of buying a 3-4 old Toyota Prius for its economy and general good reliability, but I'd like a sunroof. Can this be added? I cannot afford...
  • What's the difference between a pre-registered car and a new car? 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
    What, if anything, is the difference between a "pre-registered" car and a "nearly new" one?
  • Why are Volkswagen replacing the old 1.4-litre engine with the 1.5? 10 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I've read a number of reviews comparing Volkwagen Group's 1.4-litre engine in SEAT cars and the Kodiaq against the new 1.5-litre engine that's replacing...
  • Buying a car at auction 12 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Just arrived in the UK last week and looking to buying a relatively new car at a good price. Was told to check the car auctions and saw that BCA is holding...
  • Need a used car that can carry two sets of golf clubs 21 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a two year old car, with a large boot that can carry two sets of golf clubs and one manual trolley. What do you suggest?
 

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