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  • What is your opinion on importing cars from overseas auctions? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering buying a used Toyota Landcruiser from a UK company that buys at auction in Japan and then imports the car into the UK. Several UK companies...
  • small or medium hatchback 17 Dec 2016 (Forum)
    ...the obvious diesels Golf ,Audi,Leon,Focus,Civic, I30, Mazda3 ...now before the petrol brigade bang on about diesel vs petrol I have to say ouf of the last 5 cars/4x4's we have had the diesels have been the most economical, most reliable...I even have for our dog an old astra 1.7dti van
  • volvo s60 - Skidding Issue 28 Nov 2016 (Forum)
    experience issues when going round bends etc), tracking/balancing (symptoms feel too pronounced for slight tracking issues), shock absorbers, bearing(s). Any ideas, or other tests I could perform to rule things in or out? Many thanks!
  • Honda Civic leaking water into the cabin 2 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2009 Honda Civic. Water is coming from the vent at the passenger’s footwell and from the air con. There is also a lot of water on the driveway....
  • Puegeot 406 - Fixing Door Locks Where a Key Spins in the Lock 25 Oct 2016 (Forum)
    I have seen various postings regarding door locks on older 406's( particularly after a spell of cold weather) where the keys just turn in the lock without functioning.  Sometimes the main dealerships suggest it is down to a worn key or a lock barrel needing replacement ......costs
  • n/a - School bus driver causes crash gets off with fine 26 Sep 2016 (Forum)
    the collision- such as brake-swerve etc. Also - http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3805343/Shocking-footage-shows-moment-double-decker-bus-autistic-driver-20-schoolchildren-board-runs-red-light-smashes-woman-s-car.html I'm still a bit puzzled as to why he was allowed to continue driving
  • Peugeot 106 - Wheel Alignment with cutting boards? 8 Aug 2016 (Forum)
    why , the top sheet(s) wouldn't rotate in the direction of the toe in/out mis-alignment. Did people, way back, just use sheets of papaer to see the rotation. I don't need it perfect...just better than it is atm.. ps my settings for a 1.1 106, is toe out 0.5mm plus
  • Audi A6 Avant electric window problems 1 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My car is a 2012 Audi A6 Avant, which I bought from a local Audi dealer when it was six months old. Today, the driver's side window stopped working. Should...
  • That is the question.... - So the kids have left home......... 23 Jul 2016 (Forum)
    doors. What to go for......readies available to tune of around £7kish. Audi...mmm....common as muck and dull and boring unless S series and bone jarring ride and potentially expensive upkeep. BMW....nuff said. Cars I like the look of....Honda Legend, Mazda 6 or 3 MPS, Lexus IS250, Lexus GS300, Mazda
  • Why doesn't my van qualify for £30 a year road tax? 24 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have bought 2009 Peugeot Bipper diesel van from the estate of a deceased farmer.I have insured it for Private use and the road tax quoted at the Post...
  • What's the best small auto? 24 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My mother would like to buy a replacement for her aged, but much loved, convertible Volkswagen Golf. She would like an automatic with a petrol engine and...
  • Buying an Audi A6 17 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have seen an A6 Ultra S line 190 (65 plate) red with full leather. It's virtually brand new and is priced very attractively. Is it a good buy? Or would...
  • Moving House to France 19 Aug 2015 (Forum)
    of us don't travel down in the vans(s), which means an all up cost of about £2.3k. Would really appreciate any good advice on this subject - thanks
  • Can you get a universal EV charger box? 7 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My son had an EV charger installed FOC in his garage as part of a Government scheme to encourage EV use. He is now in the process of purchasing a Renault...
  • Which city car is best for £10k? 18 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking about buying a new city car. I usually do around 600 miles per month, mostly urban routes with lots of "stop and go" traffic and red lights....
  • Bonnet open warning light stuck on 21 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My Volvo V70's bonnet open warning light is stuck on, despite the fact the bonnet is firmly locked. This happened a couple of years ago and the Volvo garage...
  • What insurance covers a delivery driver? 10 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Can you tell me what's the correct business insurance for a delivery driver? I’ve had a few quotes, but nobody can tell me what policy I need. I work as...
  • Car depreciation - why is my Lexus worth so little? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Two years ago I bought a 2011 Lexus CT200 SE-L Premier with 12,000 miles on the clock. I paid about £24,000 and when it went in for an annual service this...
  • Clutch and DMF failure on Toyota Urban Cruiser 20 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My 2009 Toyota Urban Cruiser 1.4 diesel has lost both its DMF and clutch after 22,000 miles. Is it a well known fault and should I expect any comeback...
  • New Car Help Please. 22 Aug 2014 (Forum)
    Hi, so I am in need of a new car as we have a baby on the way and my 2004 RS 182 is not big enough. I have been looking at varoius reviews of cars for weeks now, from 4X4's, Crossovers, sensible family cars but nothing interests me so I think i have narrowed it down to the following, I am
 

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