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Peugeot 508 SW cam shaft failure 18 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
The cam shaft snapped on my Peugeot 1.6 diesel 508 SW - catastrophic engine failure. The car is less than five years old, fully serviced, 78k miles, levels... -
Ford Fusion problems 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
On two occasions, over the space of two weeks, the steering on my Ford Fusion has suddenly become heavy. Three warning lights come on (oil, ignition warning... -
Which tyres are best for the C-MAX? 20 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
We run a Ford C-MAX as the main family car on 215/50 R17 95W ContiSportContact 3s. I need to replace the fronts and noticed ContiSportContact 5s are marginally... -
Which diesel car should I buy? 14 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to purchase a new vehicle and am aware of the potential problems with diesels. I do about 18,000 miles a year which comprises a daily commute... -
How many miles will the Nissan Navara NP300 really do the gallon? 3 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a new Nissan Navara NP300. I'd like a 4x4 and I also like the pick-up element to allow me to fill the back with mountain bikes/logs/family... -
Changing registered keeper following a death 21 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Many years ago my father-in-law died and since then his 1971 Volkswagen Type 3 fastback has sat unmoved in the garage of his house. After a further 28... -
New job - new car - 20k annual commute - caravan tug 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
We have 2 vehicles a 2006 Kia Sorento which we use for towing a small caravan and a 2010 Peugeot Expert van hubby uses for work. I need a car for... -
Original equipment manufacturer dealer-fitted accessories 12 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a new car and ordering some dealer-fit original manufacturer accessories - roof box and carrier base (roof rack), door visors,... -
Family car buying advice 23 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a used car for max £10K. I need to drive to work approx 35 miles /day and do some short trips during the week. Need to fit one small child... -
An economial estate car suitable for rough roads 5 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hi, I do a lot of driving on rough, gravel roads as I spend a lot of time in South Africa, and am looking for an estate car that will survive them.... -
What's the average lifespan of a DPF? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a four year old Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDi with 17,000 miles on the clock and a full service history. The issue of DPF comes up... -
How can I improve my Honda Civic's economy? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2012 Honda Civic 1.8 EX i-VTEC in February, swapping it for my 2006 2.2i-CTDi. The overwhelming 'feature' of the new car is its enormous thirst... -
Buying a Audi Q5 - petrol or diesel? 24 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am considering the Audi Q5 as my next new car. I got a really nice offer from my local Audi dealer (11 per cent off the list price) but I can't decide... -
EcoBoost engine problems 10 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Ford Mondeo with the 2.0 EcoBoost engine. Recently, the car has started juddering at idle and returning poor fuel economy. The car has also... -
Kia Cee'd misfire 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2012 Kia Cee’d 1.6 diesel which seems to "misfire" when accelerating between 1500 and 2000rpm. I use it as a driving school car and having it... -
Mazda 6 or Vuaxhall Insignia? 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I’m shortly moving to a new job, relinquishing a company car and looking to purchase one of my own. I need a decent sized family car with luggage space... -
Why won't my 1983 Saab 99 fire following a breakdown? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1983 Saab 99. Not having used the car for a month, I was driving to my mother's with lower oil pressure than usual at 40psi when the engine suddenly... -
Buying a Volvo XC90 - petrol or diesel? 19 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a second hand Volvo XC90 Geartronic for local private use and to stand in for my business van when road conditions in the winter call... -
Should I keep my boring, reliable Volkswagen Lupo or buy something more fun? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a Volkswagen Lupo 2002 1.7 SDI, which is now coming up to 100,000 miles. The diesel engine has been incredibly reliable and I've driven since 34,000... -
Can you recommend a used car for my aunt and uncle for under £5500? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am writing on behalf of my aunt and uncle who are looking to buy a used car. They would like something that would be reliable and powerful enough to...
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