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Are electric cars unfairly discredited? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
It may be my imagination but there seems to be concerted effort from the media to discredit electric cars. It would come as a surprise to me if the mighty... -
Which SUV for carrying children? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is a company director and will shortly be needing a new car to contract/lease hire. She prefers an SUV type vehicle as opposed to a people... -
My Skoda has suffered an irreparable turbo fault - who is to blame? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 10-year-old Skoda TDI with 1.9 diesel engine and 70,000 miles on the clock. My wife drives the car, and even she complained of lack of power.... -
Why aren't city cyclists given their own green light which allows them to set off safely before other traffic? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Honest John is spot on when he says that “wobbling cyclists and London traffic will never mix.” A wobbly cyclist should be given training. But MW of Chatham... -
Should I pick an Audi? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Current car: Toyota Avensis 1.8 T3x (2006 facelifted model) Current mileage: ~11000/year I am considering replacing my current car, I have been looking... -
Kuga Engine Warning Light 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a 10 plate 2.0tdi 2 wheel drive Ford Kuga. Just before Christmas the orange engine warning light came on. We called out Ford Assist (AA) who... -
Should I change my Octavia estate now while interest rates are low? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I presently drive a 2006 Octavia 2.0 TDI automatic estate. Generally I am very pleased with its performance and its load capacity ideally suits my requirements.... -
Can you recommend a replacement for our Mercedes-Benz ML with a low tailgate for dogs? 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I bought a Mercedes-Benz ML 270 diesel auto from new in April 2004. We are now considering replacing it with another four-wheel-drive car and... -
Should I buy a Peugeot RCZ or Hyundai Veloster Sport for my motorway commute? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy another car for a 50 mile commute to and from work, predominantly on dual carriageway and motorway, capable of carrying at least one... -
Rough idle on a Peugeot 406 HDI 1 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 406 hdi has a rough idle. When I rev it up it seems fine - a little misfiring, but soon it hits the turbo and it's OK. It feels almost like it's running... -
Best all weather tyre for an X-Trail? 16 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
My X-Trail is fitted with 215/60/17/H Dunlop ST 20 Grandtrek on rear and Bridgestone Dueller HP Sport on front (which need replacing soon). I am considering... -
Plug-in car heaters and dehumidifiers 11 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
The fan on my car heater has broken and would cost hundreds to mend. I don't need it most of the time as the heater itself works, but after I have scraped... -
Ford S-Max choices 22 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm interested in a young-ish used Ford S-Max with Powershift gearbox to replace my 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDi DSG estate. I would choose the S-Max... -
Can you recommend a Golf-sized, British-built car? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
If one wanted to be patriotic and buy something made here in the UK, can you identify (in a very small space) which models (Golf-sized, say) are made here?... -
You must be choking 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
After exchanging my wonderful Volvo 940 Celebration for a 2008/58 V70 diesel estate last November, I took your advice and have always run it on BP Ultimate... -
Car for less than £4,000 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive an 02 plate Mazda 6 2.0 petrol auto. I do 25k a year, 80% on A-roads and motorways. I average 36mpg in the Mazda with careful driving. I... -
High idle speed 20 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Mondeo used to idle at just under 1,000rpm on the rev counter. Now, when I start it up, it goes up to 2,500 for a few seconds, then comes down to just... -
I'm looking for a reliable five-door 4x4 - should I consider the Ford Maverick or Mazda Tribute? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've got a 2005 Focus 1.6TDCI with 149,000 on the clock. It's been a great car, but is now feeling its age. The 90 mile round trip I do for work is about... -
We're looking for a small SUV - is the Skoda Yeti the pick of the bunch? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking at the range of small SUVs, as we live in a rural area and the likes of Honda CR-V, Freelander and the Skoda Yeti, etc., appear to... -
Best new small car 15 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my car. At the moment I drive an MG ZS but it's getting on a bit now, and is bigger than I need, so I want to get another one. I don't...
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