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buying a decent sized 4x4 with good economy 14 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
We have three young children who require car seats. We live up a farm track, so need a decent off roader and we also drive a daily 30 mile commute to schools. Fuel... -
Replacement for an old Jeep Cherokee? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my Jeep Cherokee 2.5td - we use as a second car mainly for our small holding. We want a vehicle with very good fuel economy, which... -
Is it safe to drive my Hyundai Getz to the dealer with the 'Malfunction' light on? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 3-year-old Hyundai Getz 1.1 petrol. The 'Malfunction' light is occasionally coming on and when I accelerate the power is "lumpy". The handbook... -
Car for partly disabled driver 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My sister-in-law is partly disabled with spine problems that cause left foot drop. She currently has an ex-mobility 06 plate Nissan Micra automatic which... -
Should I switch on my Ford Mondeo's heated windscreen and rear window to improve engine braking? 24 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Although my Ford Mondeo has a traction control switch to assist roadholding in icy conditions, I have found as an additional measure, when driving on particularly... -
How do I set the pump timing on my Mitsubishi Shogun? 17 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Could you tell me please how to set up the pump timing on a 2.8 Mitsubishi Shogun turbodiesel? I put a new pump seal in today and I got the timing wrong. -
Which are the best tyres for my 1998 Audi A6 Avant? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an 1998 Audi A6 quattro Avant which has done 142,000 miles, and is by far the best car I have owned. It has just had a new MOT, and an advisory... -
Which 4x4 for good fuel economy, reliability and space? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are considering purchasing a 4x4 for our growing family but are not sure of the best option. Our budget is £16,000 and we are considering the Land Rover... -
Do all Suzuki Swifts jolt when driving slowly? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 Suzuki Swift 1.5-litre which is jolty when driving slowly in traffic. Is this the drive train resistance, is it a fault with the design or... -
Why is my Audi A4 hesitating under acceleration? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A4 TDI. When I put the boot down in second or third gear between 1000 and 2000 revs, the engine splutters as the turbo is working. It's... -
Is my Toyota Auris's engine a little noisy? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Auris T180 which performs with smoothness and lots of energy. However I think the diesel engine is noisy when idling. The basic sound is... -
Regeneration game 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
How can I tell when my diesel particulate filter needs its 'automatic regeneration process' "supporting"? I don't wish to unnecessarily drive in lower... -
Why is my Ford Transit Connect losing power? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2006 Ford Transit Connect which passed its MOT two days ago, but now it has no power. It feels as if there is no boost from the turbo. I've checked... -
Clever revver 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007/57 Vectra estate with the 1800 petrol engine. At low revs in 1st/2nd gear I sometimes get a power loss for a few seconds. It then needs some... -
My Ford Focus Powershift diesel only does 40mpg but is quoted at 47-62mpg. Who do I complain to? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Ford Focus Powershift diesel and the garage quoted Ford figures of 47-62mpg. It only ever reaches 40mpg. If I had been told this initially... -
What's causing my Volkswagen Golf to emit smoke and lose power? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was recently driving my Volkswagen Golf MkIV on the motorway and I lost all power, and white smoke was billowing out, but the car would still drive.... -
Why is my Mercedes-Benz Vito van smoking heavily from the exhaust? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Mercedes-Benz Vito 2.1-litre diesel is suffering with very bad smoke from the exhaust. The engine seems to be misfiring with a possible chuffing... -
Sweetest seven 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I need a good-sized 5-seater with occasional seats for 7 to replace my VW Touran. We have test driven both the Ford S-Max and Hyundai Santa Fe but cannot... -
Have you driven the Skoda Fabia 1.2DSG? 4 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased a Skoda Fabia 1.2 DSG and consider it a great car. I'm very happy with the performance for a small car and, compared to the small... -
Does my diesel Renault Kangoo have an injector fault? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Three days ago I tried to start my 2006 diesel Renault Kangoo and it took ages to start. When I start on a hill it fires right away and goes well. My nephew...
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