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  Reduced Focus fuel economy 24 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I run a 2009 Ford Focus 1.6TDCi Zetec which I have had since April 2011. I have consistently managed 54-55mpg. However since the car had a major service...
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  What jack for changing wheels? 11 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Is it worth investing in a proper trolley or bottle jack and a torque wrench for swapping between winter and summer wheels? Or is the mini jack and tyre...
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  Maintaining a car for the long term 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned my four-year-old Berlingo Multispace 1.6hdi (old shape) from new and always had it serviced on time by Citroen. It has covered 50K miles,...
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  What car for my varied needs? 5 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My needs are varied. Most trips tend to be in the city with the occasional long trip and an annual journey to the Black Forest in Germany. I thought...
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  Fuel leak in a Movano 1 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 2.2 DTI Movano. It has fuel leaking from a pipe behind the engine which looks like some kind of leak off. Does anybody know what the...
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  Hesitant Mazda 323F 31 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 1999 Mazda 323F 1.5 Lxi with 65,000 miles on the clock. It runs well with the exception of an occasional flat spot/hesitation when accelerating...
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  Vauxhall Curser 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Three years ago we bought a Vauxhall Corsa Design 1400 automatic. We like the car but we are not happy with the fuel consumption. The manual says it should...
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  Changing to a crossover 9 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive an Audi A4 TDI 130SE (2002 owned from new) and do approx 14K per year, I am thinking of an SUV with higher driving position, but not a full-sized...
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  A Mazda’s degree 15 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  A Mazda dealer has offered me the following that I will view next week: Ex-demonstrator Mazda 5 1.6 Diesel, TS2 on 16” wheels, 3,500 miles on the clock,...
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  Breakdown after private sale - are we responsible? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  As a private seller I sold our 13 year old Land Rover to a dealer after a telephone call giving a description of the vehicle condition. A price was agreed. A...
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  Oil leak on Volkswagen Golf. 6 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my mk4 Golf 1.8t AGU. I have found a lot of oil in the intercooler and have been told that the turbocharger is on its way out?? The...
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  code po191 20 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Problem with high fuel pressure shutting my Citroen Relay van down while driving. I've changed high pressure pump, regulator, in tank pump, rail sensor,...
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  Small cars with removable rear seats 17 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My present car, a Mitsubishi Colt CZ3, has removable and slideable rear seats, as did my previous car, a Mercedes A Class. Can you please advise me...
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  Used small cars 10 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Could you recommend a used hatchback with good boot space for lugging saddles, dogs and agility equipment etc. around? It's for my 21 year old daughter...
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  Buying an old Land Rover 6 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm considering buying an old Land Rover Defender 90 to use on my small holding, occasional school runs with three kids and short trips to the beach with...
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  Mondeo won't engage gears 5 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1998 Mondeo V6 Auto. 74,000mls. Clean car with full history. I have owned it for four months and it has been absolutely faultless. However,...
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  Hot topic 10 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Fiesta 1.25 V reg and the heaters will not turn off. I've changed the heater valve and flushed and renewed the coolant but this seems to have...
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  The ultimate wandering machine 12 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We recently took a BMW 320D coupe company car - We have found its a lovely car in may aspects but the way it follows the tracks in the road is terrible....
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  Diesel or Petrol 14 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I would like to buy a premium small family car and had decided on a 118D until I read the letter "Recharge of the light brigade " in the Telegraph. My...
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  Buying an economical car 14 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently running a Vauxhall Astra 1.3 CDTi. It's on an 07-plate with 6,500 on the clock. I would like your advice on the following; 1) As my...