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Company car or cash allowance? 25 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just started a new job that is offering a company car with a £330 monthly lease, or £385 cash allowance. Whether I take the car or the cash, I am... -
Is this 10-year-old Toyota Yaris Verso a good purchase as a second car? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
We are thinking of buying a ten-year-old Toyota Yaris Verso as a second car that will be used mainly for local trips and the school run. I've seen one... -
Can you recommend a reliable 7-seat MPV for my daughter? 10 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
My daughter and son-in-law have two old cars but they really need to upgrade to a 7-seater. They do not have much spare cash but would like to know what... -
New Skoda Roomster - which engine? 6 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
We want to buy a (probably new) Roomster as long as we can cope with the four-month wait. I don't know which engine to go for. Does this Skoda... -
Is my engine Misfiring? 28 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My car started mis-firing, so I took it to a garage and had new spark plugs and new coils put it but it doesn't seem to be running the same and still mis-firing. My... -
Can a garage ask for more cash on a part exchange once the deal has been agreed? 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I agreed a part exchange value with a local garage for my wife's car. The deal was done and she collected her new pride and joy. The next day the garage... -
Princess and the Pea 2 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
My lovely new Citroen DS3 came fitted with Michelin Energy Saver tyres, 195/55 R16. At the risk of sounding like a princess, I think I could feel the... -
Where can I get a front brake wheel cylinder for a classic 1962 Mini? 20 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My beloved Mini has just failed its MOT due to a seized front brake wheel cylinder. The part I need is a GWC101 (15/16ths bore dual piston front wheel... -
A gentleman and a Skoda 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just found your VW ABS report online. Having been to the local Skoda Dealership with my 3 year old Octavia, which has been serviced at that dealership... -
What can I do to repair my Ford Escort GTI which keeps losing power? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 1997 Escort GTI keeps losing power. When I start it up it idles fine, but when I press the accelerator it chugs and splutters when it is cold. Took... -
Is a diesel Jaguar XF a wise buy for 7000 miles a year? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 3-litre S-Type Jaguar for the last 10 years and absolutely love it, but the time is coming when I would like to change it. My first (and... -
I'm moving to Sweden - can I buy a car in the UK and drive it there? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just passed my driving test (I'm 37, an ex-biker) and will be emigrating to Sweden in October for over a year. I would like to know if there are... -
My automatic 1995 Ford Galaxy is suffering ongoing gearbox problems. 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1995 Ford Galaxy automatic. Recently I've had a problem with the brake lights and not able to select drive when running. I have managed to temporarily... -
My BMW 645 is suffering from total electrical shutdowns - what could this be? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
On three occasions over the last nine months my 2004 BMW 645's dashboard has started to flash, the steering gets heavy and all sorts of alarm warnings... -
Four door set 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We moved to Dorset 18 months ago and have managed to survive with one car so far, a 7 year old Audi A6 Avant with 100,000 miles on the clock. We now need... -
Why won't my Mitsubishi Grandis start when warm? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Mitsubishi Grandis 2.0 diesel (Volkswagen engine) starts fine in the mornings and when cold. However, when I drive a few miles then stop, wait... -
Ku goo kachoo 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Kuga 2.0 Titanium diesel and it’d brand new. However my pride and joy has been in the garage for the last month because of engine malfunction.... -
Turn for the worse 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We purchased a new Meriva Design in 2004 and have covered only 30,000 miles. As the steering failed, the main Vauxhall agent has stated we need a new steering... -
Why's my Ford Mondeo losing power and smoking? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo is a 2003 TDCi 130bhp Ghia. Since last week, as I apply acceleration to my car gently from 0 up till 85mph, it feels like it is losing power... -
Could jacking have knocked my Volkswagen's tracking out? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Volkswagen agreed in the end, under their goodwill scheme, to repair my car after a lot of argument. That was a couple of weeks ago, however I have since...
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