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I'm thinking of getting a new diesel car. Can you suggest a model? 13 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
The lease on my Volvo V40 petrol auto is due to end in 6 months time so I need to start thinking about what to replace it with. In the main, I have been... -
Can you recommend a used car for towing a small caravan? 15 Jul 2020 (Ask HJ)
We're buying a small Caravan (about 900kg) and would like to upgrade our 2007 Honda Civic 1.4 automatic. We have a budget of £5000. We'd like to balance... -
Should I worry about the cost of battery replacement on a Tesla? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Tesla but wonder if a PHEV would be more flexible on longer journeys. I'm also concerned about Tesla’s depreciation and cost of... -
Could you recommend a reliable, economical car that can fit a wheelchair in the back? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
What would you suggest for my next car or SUV on a budget of £12,000? It needs to be easy to drive, cheap to tax, fuel efficient, high spec, high seating... -
Do I have to use my aircon all year round to keep it working properly? 8 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
You recently said: "All modern car ventilation systems are designed to be used with the air condition system switched on permanently. Switching it off... -
What are the pros and cons of leasing a car? 8 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering leasing a Ford Mustang and wish to understand the pros and cons of this idea. -
Is there a downside to buying a used EV? 9 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of replacing our ageing petrol runabout with a used EV of similar size. I notice a number of Renault Zoe models and similar with under 50k... -
Is a petrol nine-seater van a better choice than a diesel? 15 Nov 2018 (Ask HJ)
We are a family of six, moving to France next year and we need to be able to transport bikes. With the concerns regarding diesel, we would like a petrol... -
Will Volkswagen pay for my new EGR after it was broken by the emissions fix? 12 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Volkswagen Golf went into limp mode after the emission fix. I paid £763 for a new EGR and have written to Volkswagen asking for a full refund.... -
Does the weight of items placed in the van affect how quickly the brake pads and disks wear down? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
Does the weight of items placed in the van affect how quickly the brake pads and disks wear down? -
Does the start/stop mechanism and premium fuel effect the regeneration process? 3 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I stumbled across a couple of issues which seem to do the rounds on various forums, so I thought I'd ask here for a definite answer. One is that the Start-Stop... -
What car would you recommend for high mileage, mainly motorway driving, on a £9000 budget? 9 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
What car would you recommend for 25,000 miles a year, mainly motorway driving? I have had Audi and Mercedes-Benz in the past but found that the rate they... -
What's the best 1.0-litre hatchback? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am considering a hatchback with a small petrol engine. Which one out of these would you say is the best on Motability? Audi A3 1.0 TFSi 115 SE, Peugeot... -
Need a cost effective 4x4 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
My son has had his 2005 Ford Focus written off in a multiple knock on the M5 and is considering what car to replace it with. He is thinking of selling... -
Cheap used Honda Civic 2.0 Type S good choice? 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm after a car that my semi retired mechanic friend can easily maintain without having to use any too much electronic fault finding gizmos. I have been... -
Mazda 6 diesel engine/system does not have DPF - good thing? 19 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have been advised that the Mazda 6 diesel engine with SkyActive technology does not have a DPF and therefore avoids associated problems of other diesel... -
Jaguar X-Type - worth keeping? 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own an X-Type 2.0d SE saloon which was bought 3 years ago (£2700) with 130,000 miles. I have recently noticed that sometimes on lift-off of throttle... -
Real life fuel economy 27 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have submitted the life-time petrol comsumption of our Ampera three times now (most recently, a few minutes ago), but it does not appear in your results... -
DPF regeneration 29 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2015 CLS 350 CDI. My concern is the DPF having read your column for a while. Even at speeds beyond legal limits, with the nine speed gearbox,... -
What should I replace my Honda CR-V with? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a Honda CR-V which has done 100,000 miles and is six years old. The seats are starting to wear and it has just failed its MoT due to the handbrake...
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