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Did my Mercedes-Benz dealer alter my tyre pressures to improve fuel economy? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Mercedes-Benz E220CDI in December 2009. In January I received a call from the dealership asking me to take the car in for a warranty... -
My 2005 Volkswagen Passat is suffering lots of faults - are they notoriously unreliable? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
In February 2009 I bought a 2005 55 Volkswagen Passat Estate 2.0TDI SE from a dealer with 70,000 miles on the clock. I do about 20-25,000 miles a year... -
Would you like some feedback on my 2009 Toyota Verso? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having purchased a 2009 model Toyota Verso, I thought you might appreciate some feedback. I agree 100 per cent that my "2.0D is uninspiring to drive" -... -
Disc cuss 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a late 2006 low mileage Toyota RAV-4 from Toyota in Bracknell in July this year. There has been a judder on the brakes, which has got worse. I... -
What is causing my Honda Civic Type S' battery to discharge in under a week? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of a new petrol engined Honda Civic Type S on 28 April 2011 from Swansway Honda Rochdale with delivery mileage. Since then, when I've taken... -
My Range Rover fob won't activate the locking system and now the car has immobilised - what do I do? 28 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
The key fob for my Range Rover P38 will not activate the central locking and the car will not start, it has been immobilised. I am not covered by any insurance... -
Used car has developed a fault after 4 months - should the dealer fix it? 23 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a four year old BMW 3 Series from a car supermarket in February. After a few weeks of ownership the car developed a funny vibration at speeds... -
Nissan Leaf batteries are deteriorating and range is limited - false advertising? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My District Council has leased two Nissan Leaf electric cars as a contribution to a cleaner planet. Nissan calls it a zero emission vehicle with a range... -
Funnel vision 28 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you could spare the time to help us select our next car please. I am 75 and my wife is 62. We have previously owned a 3 Series BMW, and Audi... -
Turbo failure whilst towing a caravan - who should pay for the repairs? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a used 2006 Kia Sorento 2006 a few months ago. The car cost £10,995 from a Kia dealer and had 70,000 miles on the clock. We took out a HP agreement... -
Can you recommend an economical, reliable car for local journeys? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are looking to change our Chevrolet Matiz, first registered in March 2010 and would welcome your suggestions as to a similar sized replacement.... -
Why aren't Volkswagen customers told about timing belt changes when they buy a Golf or Polo? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am writing to thank you for the reply you gave to CS of Woodstock recently relating the changing of a camshaft belt on a Volkswagen Golf. My wife owns... -
I think my Peugeot 406 Coupe, converted to LPG, meets the requirements of your correspondent BL. 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
BL had £5000 for a car needed for a 400-mile weekly commute. I had to make this choice about four years ago. My choice was a 2.0-litre 2001 Peugeot 406... -
Cats 22 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just had the unfortunate experience of being landed with an unexpected bill of £1,262 for a replacement catalytic converter at 72,000miles in my... -
Best policy 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I thought you and your readers might like to hear of the excellent service I received this week from a local independent garage, F R Pulleyn of Station... -
Asked main dealer to change cam belt but he didn't - is he hoping the car fails so I have to replace it? 5 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want my 207,000 mile 2007 Vectra 1.9 diesel to keep going for a while. I asked the main dealer to change the cam belt and give a full service, put a... -
New Touran 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having waited ages for VW to put the new CR Diesel engines in the facelifted Touran, and finally give a decent choice of interior leather trim colours,... -
I love my old Volkswagen Sharan - should I replace it with the new model or with a Ford Galaxy? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wrote to you about five years ago when I had just got my latest 2005 Volkswagen Sharan 1.9 SE diesel company car. This was my third. Like a lot of companies... -
Slippery condition 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 9 month old, 1.8 petrol Ford C-Max. I have done 5,500 miles and am generally pleased with it except that on 2 occasions in stop-start traffic... -
Shifting attitude 3 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
We no have taken delivery of our new SEAT Alhambra 2.0TDI 140 and I wanted to ask you if you could give your advice about the following. The gearbox has...