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Renault Kadjar problems 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I see that you are testing the Renault Kadjar as a long term test car. Have you had the same problems as me or is your press car specially prepared? The... -
I've put petrol into my diesel S-MAX - what should I do? 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I accidentally put 6.3 litres of petrol into my diesel Ford S-MAX. The car has since been towed home. Should I fill it up with diesel to dilute the petrol,... -
Running-in a new car when towing caravan 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a Kia Sorento KX2 Diesel manual. What mileage is required before towing a caravan 1500kg, and what diesel/additives do you recommend?... -
Filled diesel car with petrol - what damage have I done? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
My father-in-law recently filled his 2010 Mazda 6 diesel with petrol. After driving up the road, the car stopped and wouldn't restart. He was towed into... -
How do I rung-in a low mileage car? 10 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a Peugeot 207 auto. It is three years old,i mmaculate, and has done 4500 miles only. It has had an interim service, engine oil... -
Can I reject a car due to poor fuel economy? 3 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2008 Lexus IS220d recently from an independent dealer. When I bought the car the salesman told me it would return 40+mpg. However, the car hasn't... -
What's the best cleaning products for diesel engines? 22 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
The emissions warning light is illuminated on my BMW 5 Series diesel. My local garage has said it is due to carbon deposits in the manifold and wants more... -
Could this 'surging' be from a sticky EGR valve? 31 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Nissan Qashqai five weeks ago from a main dealer and have felt the car surging from time to time. I am told by a friend that it is probably... -
Buying a crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body. Which has best petrol engine? 17 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new crossover, or 2WD with 4x4 body as I like the high seating position. I am retired and do little motorway driving so I want a petrol... -
My E250 won't even meet Real MPG averages 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI Blue Efficiency. This car is supposed to give 53.3 - 57.7 mpg and the average ecoconomy shown on your Real MPG section... -
Why is my Citroen C5's anti-pollution warning light coming on? 13 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Citroen C5 1.8 LX petrol has developed a fault. As I was driving along the motorway the little orange engine symbol lit up. The car drives and functions... -
My Ford is pinking under acceleration - what's causing this? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I took my 52-plate 1.8-litre petrol Ford to the Ford garage who recommended getting the ECU/EMS diagnosed and set up correctly. They want £50 to do so... -
Cee’ds of content 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace the 1-litre V Reg Corsa I have had since being a student with a good family car now that I am married with a son. I think the Corsa's... -
What's the rotten egg smell in my car? 22 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Toyota Prius has been stuttering and there's a rotten egg smell. I've sent it to Toyota for repairs. What could be the problem? -
Which fuel is best for the Mazda MX-5? 12 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
Having followed your advice, I this week purchased a 2010 Mazda MX-5 2.0 Sport Tech RC six-speed, which I am very happy with. The manual states to run... -
Why is my Astra going into limp mode? 2 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SRI went into 'limp mode' yesterday, I've recently had to fork out for a brand new automatic gearbox that set me back a bit.... -
Why is the fuel consumption on my 308SW so high? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I run a 2009 Peugeot 308SW 1598cc petrol. I have been very pleased with it, apart from the fuel consumption which has never exceeded 40mpg even on a long... -
Top gear 1 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a second-hand car for my daily commute to work, which is around 60 miles per day of almost all motorway and A road driving. I have... -
Family car replacement - any recommendations? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2007 Honda Civic which has coped well as a small family car since the introduction of our first child. I'm now looking to upgrade to... -
Can I reject my Nissan Qashqai over loss of power? 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently lease a Nissan Qashqai 1.2DIG-T. I've had it for about 18 months of the three year term and it has started to lose power and display a error...

