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  What's causing a noise to come from my Nissan Micra's clutch when starting? 15 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Nissan Micra Twister, S-reg (1998 model) manual, 1.0-litre engine. When I start it, pressing down the clutch pedal (whether in neutral or in gear),...
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  Voyages of Discovery 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a 2006/55 Disco 3 HSE with 80,000 miles on the clock, and full dealer service history. At four years old this is obviously a high...
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  Tip top 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are reluctantly considering parting with our much-loved 1998 Mercedes SL280 convertible with its own hard top for reasons of cost and practicality,...
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  Which tyres could I fit to my wife's Mazda 2 Sport to reduce road noise? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 53-reg Mazda 2 Sport (old boxy model) is a decent enough car, but runs on rather low profile tyres (195/50 R15) and generates loads of road/tyre...
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  Do all diesel cars suffer with Diesel Particulate Filter faults? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a new Citroen Berlingo Multispace. The model I am looking at does not have a Diesel Particulate Filter. I currently have a diesel...
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  Vauxhall coarser 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a Corsa 1.2SXI. I have been driving it now for 3 weeks and it has just started to make a tapping noise very much like a diesel. I have changed...
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  Why does my Rover 25 judder when I change gear after a long journey? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a Rover 25 1.4i L 2002 model. Just recently it started to judder - it's fine after it's been running a while, especially after a long journey....
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  Should I buy this 2000 Rover 45 diesel? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've been offered a Rover 45 Diesel, 2000 reg with 170,000 miles on the clock. It is in OK condition with a knock on the side. I've been offered it through...
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  My son's Swiss-registered Volkswagen Multivan will be staying in the UK for some time - should it be registered with the DVLA? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My son currently lives in Bern and runs a Swiss-registered Volkswagen Multivan. He intends to return with his family to the UK in July, although will remain...
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  Should my 2003 Ford Mondeo be averaging just 26-28mpg? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a 2003 Mondeo 1.8 LX. Nice car, but what should the mpg be? It is averaging 26-28mpg and I can't get it above 30mpg even on a motorway...
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  FAP happy? 10 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I would be grateful for your advice on the following matter. I have noted that on occasion you have highlighted the problems and associated remedial costs...
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  Hottest hatch? 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to offload my trusty 8-year-old SEAT Leon Cupra and am fortune enough to be trying to decide between one of the RenaultSport Megane 250 or...
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  Jagger noughts 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We are planning to buy a car with a budget of around £5,000-£7,000. We will only be doing 4,000 miles a year and would like it to have low depreciation,...
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  Easy TSI 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of changing my 2006 Focus 1.6 (113) Zetec for a new Octavia with the 1.4 turbo petrol engine. I would appreciate your view on small turbo...
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  Seventeener 13 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My Granddaughter, who is 17, hopes to pass her driving test in the next couple of months and my wife and I are thinking of buying her a car. I seem to...
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  Insure rescue 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My car insurance is due for renewal. I am currently with Norwich Union, which, of course, has just changed to Aviva. I have heard rumours that in the...
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  Shop treatment 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to assist an elderly lady friend to purchase a new car that will be used solely for short journeys i.e. shopping trips. I would appreciate...
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  Alcoholic anonymous 17 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Now living in Australia I have acquired a second-hand six-year-old Honda Jazz at auction with 165,000 kilometres on the clock - only an average mileage...
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  Modus operendi 8 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
  Have you any updated reports on the Renault Grand Modus, please? The only thing I don't like about this vehicle is the manufacturer. Renault doesn't have...
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  Burning question 6 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 Chevrolet and there is smelly smoke coming out near the radiator. I have since had problems with my engine management light. It went off...