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Which small family car? 23 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used car, primarily for use on the school run. The car will do about 5000 city miles a year. It needs to be very economical on fuel,... -
Which MPV for a family with good load space? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are expecting a second child in July. We are both very happy but realise that we will need to upgrade our Ford Focus to something larger.... -
Buying a large car for high mileage motorway driving 19 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend three second hand cars that would make a good family car. Needs to be a saloon or estate and economical for high motorway mileage (31,000... -
What do you think of the Nissan Qashqai? 8 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a Nissan P12 Primera 2.2 dCi SVE which is nearly 10 years old, with 108,000 miles. I have been very pleased with this car. It is reliable,... -
My Renault Scenic automatic won't change up when cold - why is this? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Renault Scenic 1.5DCI EDC from a Renault dealer at six months old and was informed that the previous owner could not get on with the auto... -
Cam follower/ tappet noise on a SEAT 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
The car was an elderly lady's car with 27,000 miles but has a tappet noise, it has had several oil changes and done about 1500 miles since with no reduction... -
A seven seater for towing a caravan 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Currently we have a 1.6-litre petrol 54 plate Zafira which is ideal sized as we occaisionally fill 6 - 7 seats with adults in the back row or load up the... -
Buying a nearly new BMW 325iSE- is this a reliable model? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a BMW 320iSE, March 2008, 28,000 miles,petrol, manual and am very pleased with it. I have seen a 325i SE, at a main BMW dealer, April... -
Will my new Nissan Qashqai diesel develop DPF problems doing short journeys? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I ordered a new Nissan Qashqai 1.6DCI 4WD, which has a delivery date coming soon. Having seen recent bad publicity regarding DPFs, have I ordered the wrong... -
Clearing a 520d particulate filter 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
After each of two years my BMW 520d has shown excess oil in the sump. Is this because attempts to clear the particulate filter have dumped fuel into the... -
Loss of coolant on a 1989 Volkswagen 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have had since new a 1989 Golf 3 door 1300cc hatchback which continues to run sweetly, apart from one long-term problem which has mystified mechanics.... -
Qashqai or Golf? 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have test driven the Golf 1.4 TSI and Qashqai 1.5 dCi N-TEC and love them. This car purchase will be for the next 5 years plus. We are husband and... -
Why does the AA reduce its membership premiums so readily when negotiated with? 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Regarding increases on AA renewal, my wife and I have dual cover and were asked for £163.86 to renew, reduced to £131.05 if we took out an AA credit card.... -
Lack of consideration from other drivers 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
Whilst no Jackie Stewart I consider myself to be a safe, courteous and generally good driver with over 26 years of unblemished driving and a never-endorsed... -
I need a £6000-£7000 reliable estate car 8 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for an economical and inexpensive to run estate car for the family. Maximum budget is £7500. Preferably diesel but not a deal-breaker. Priorities... -
Dodge Avenger 7 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a Dodge Avenger 2008. Found one for £6000 which I'm quite pleased with. Just got 2 Questions if any one can help. 1. Are Dodge parts... -
Replacing my family car 31 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've got a 1.6 petrol '55 reg C-Max LX with tiny mileage, and I'm always looking at what I'm going to replace it with. With 2 kids and a wife that could... -
DPF block caused by oil overfill 19 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Volkswagen Caravelle TDI has covered 37000 miles and has developed a partially blocked DPF following and oil overfill at the last main dealer VW... -
DERV hurt 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased my first diesel car and have been informed that I should put the expensive diesel in from time to time as it is a cleaner fuel... -
A compromise 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am retired. I have a Mk 1 Freelander 2004 td4 (automatic) for general running about and towing an 18 foot caravan (Bailey Senator) 2 or 3 times a year. Wife...
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