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Selling mid-PCP contract - what can I do? 15 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
In August last year I bought a 62 plate Skoda Yeti TDi 170 Elegance from my local dealer. We traded in my wife's Octavia (£3200) and did a PCP at £345... -
Should I pay for a worn steering part after 38k miles? 16 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
After 38,000 miles and 3.5 years my Toyota dealer has had to replace the "Top intermediate shaft" on my Prius because of knocking from the steering (cost... -
Should Audi cover the cost of my A4's faulty ECU? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
One injector of my Audi A4 2.0TDI failed. Audi replaced all four injectors free of charge. However, after they were replaced, the car would not start and... -
Should a DPF fault on my Lexus 220D have been noticed during a service? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2009 Lexus 220D went into limp mode 100 miles from home when I was on my way to France on holiday. It was the DPF filter. This was after a major service... -
Why does my Volvo S80's battery keep going flat? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
This is a desperate call for help. My car is a Volvo S80 auto, bought secondhand with 60,000 miles registered, five years ago. It now registers 67,000... -
Is it illegal to remove a DPF? 16 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a BMW 118 ES Coupe, which I purchased new in 2011. I love the car and would like to keep it over the long term, but I would like to try and avoid... -
Should the dealer replace a failed lambda sensor in the Porsche Boxster I bought three weeks ago? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I purchased a 2002 78,000 mile Porsche Boxster 3.2 S from an independent dealer, after first having had the car inspected by Peter Morgan... -
Would you recommend a Fiat 500 or MINI for a tall driver doing long journeys? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My father is a 63-year-old large man at 6-foot 3-inches, and heavy! He currently drives a 2009 Mercedes-Benz S320 diesel. He travels 60 miles a day to... -
I want a petrol SUV - am I daft? 21 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am replacing my CR-V, and am actively looking at the Q3, Tiguan, Yeti & CX-5. All these sales people look at my strangely when I say I want a petrol... -
Which car do you recommend for a disabled driver with easy access and good performance? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have just had the lower half of my left leg removed and will have to learn to adapt to life with a disability. It also means disposing of my Jaguar XF... -
Why isn't money spent on road repairs rather than installing speed limit signs? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wonder how many millions must have been spent on the countless number of 20mph signs now blighting roads in built up areas, many in little-used rural... -
I endorse your advice about driving too slowly on motorways. 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I endorse your advice to "GS" regarding travelling too slowly on motorways. I recently travelled south on the M1 from Jct 40 to Jct 37 and, arriving at... -
Which winter tyres are currently best and do I need to change my Mazda 3's wheel size? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2009 Mazda 3 Sport. I live on top of a hill where the road is not gritted by the council due to local cuts. When it snows like it did recently... -
DPF ruining MPG? 7 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've read and understand all your replies to the 'my car doesn't achieve what the official figures say', but I have had a shock on my recent change of... -
Recommend a car with low emissions and good performance for a long commute? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Subaru Impreza WRX S Prodrive, which has been great to own and to drive and has been ideal for my weekly commute from the wilds of... -
Are there any known long term problems owning an Audi Q5 ? 18 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Are there any longer term potential problem areas with the ownership of a petrol tiptronic Audi Q5? I had a Mercedes 280 for over 12 years then downsized... -
What is causing knocking from the front wheel on my Mercedes-Benz A180? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
Last July I purchased a pre-registered Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI. On the whole it's a good car, but I feel it has fault. On full lock, the N/S front wheel... -
Is an oil leak caused by a garage service covered by my warranty? 5 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a secondhand Peugeot Partner Tepee S HDI in the autumn of 2010, and had no trouble with it until we took it for a service at an independent... -
Shooting sticks 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would welcome your advice on replacement tyres for my 2005 X - Trail. Presently it has Dunlop Grand Trek ST20 215/60 R17's fitted. These were on when... -
Car repaired by main dealer 18 months ago - and now the same fault has reappeared 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
During a service in July 2008, the main dealer noticed oil in the expansion tank and the oil cooler had to be replaced and engine flushed (£800 of which...