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How can I ensure my Saab 9-3's turbo doesn't blow again after being repaired? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My car is a 10-year-old Saab 9-3 2.2TiD. On a recent journey it suddenly failed to accelerate and large clouds of smoke came out of the exhaust. I called... -
Which car is best for the daily commute? 11 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I now need to buy a new car; my commute is 15 miles of twisty A road and then 35 miles of dual carriageway. Economy and reliability are key for me. Would... -
Which wheels and tyres should I have fitted to a 1 Series 120D? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering exchanging my BMW X1 2.0 xDrive for one of the three variants (SE, Urban or Sport) of the 1 Series 120D 5door xDrive. I would appreciate... -
New lease car delivered with bodywork damage - what should I do? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My new BMW 330D M Sport Touring was delivered a few weeks ago; it had two small stone chips on the n/s rear quarter panel, and a hairline scratch on the... -
Are there any drawbacks to buying the discontinued Suzuki SX4 at discount? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I own Suzukis, a Splash and an SX4. It appears that a new SX4 is in the offing and that the current version is available VAT-free, presumably... -
What's the difference between the Mercedes-Benz ML250CDI and 350CDI? 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I shall be ordering a new Mercedes-Benz ML within the next few months. Given current exorbitant taxes, the new ML250CDI seems a better bet than the 350CDI.... -
Do Volkswagen and Skoda automatics share the same brake interlock problem? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having a Skoda Fabia 1.2TSI 105 DSG on order, my attention was drawn to two of your recent answers: Your reply to BH of Norwich about turbo shim adjustment... -
Addison Lee or Ford Dealership 20 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a new family car for 3 children aged 5, 2 and 4 months who are all in car seats, we want to be able to fit all 3 car seats across... -
Which luxury Mercedes-Benz should my partner buy? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My partner is driving me to distraction, he always said when he retired he would buy the youngest S-Type or similar F-Type. Now retired he cannot make... -
Brake wear in my MINI 12 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have had a MINI Cooper S from new, and have just taken it for its first MoT. Mini rang my wife and told her the the back discs were shot and needed... -
My accident repair is not good enough 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I had a light accident in my Jeep in a tight country lane, and the damage was restricted to the rear o/s door. After insurance company issues, the car... -
About to buy a 2010-reg A5 Cabriolet - 2010 reg - can I get Bluetooth retrofitted? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am about to buy a Audi A5 TDI 2010 reg, fully loaded. Having test driven the car, I am quite happy with it. But have a few questions that I thought... -
Company lease Tiguan 4x4 - should I be looking at other models? 3 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a company lease VW Tiguan (which I'm happy with) and was going to exchange for another in March next year. I do 15K miles per year (22... -
Changing to a comfortable car 19 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
As two 80 year olds we need a car that is easy to get into and out. We have a 1.6 C Max 2004 diesel auto with 30K but it is perhaps entering a more expensive... -
Alarm issues after accident 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
Recently involved in an RTA rear shunt to vehicle. After which the alarm keeps going off. Reported this to the garage and drive assist as a problem as... -
Where can I sell my Jaguar? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am 73. I have been driving since I was 17 and in those years I have had many cars. However, I've never sold a car on the open market. When I had a new... -
Did my Audi A3's ESP cause my accident? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our 2006 Audi A3 Automatic has been written off in an accident, which we feel has to be due to a fault in the Electronic Stability Control (ESP) in the... -
Automatic MPV for Disabled Person 19 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am on the Motability scheme and the present car I have is the 1.5 Renault Grand Scenic diesel auto which I consider to be downright dangerous when pulling... -
Why is my Citroen DS4's speed limit detection not working on all roads? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen DS4 is equipped with a navigation system that displays the speed limit of the road on which I'm driving, but only on about 5 per cent of roads.... -
How can our Peugeot 407's satnav be optimised for UK postcodes? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a Peugeot 407 with a built-in satnav. This is of very little use because even if you enter the full postal address it refuses to accept the last...