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Replacing an old Freelander - what should we get for £7k? 31 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a Land Rover Freelander (mk1) diesel with 202,000 miles on the clock. Due to its age, it needs some considerable work and I am reluctant to pay... -
Need a used and reliable estate car for £15k 20 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have £15,000 to spend and need a hard working, spacious estate car. I work as a taxi driver and the car will be used for work and must have a good sized... -
Audi S6 oil pump and turbo failure 2 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Audi S6 is three years old, with 72,000 miles on the clock. I have just had double turbo failure (£4000 to repair). My local Audi specialist has discovered... -
Can a Ford Transit ASM ECU be updated or does it need to be replaced 23 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Transit LWB 2.4 ASM, when attemting to drive the vehicle, the Gearbox jumps out of forward or reverse into neutral, after a few seconds,... -
Driver refuses to admit crashing into my car - what should I do? 9 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
A driver of another vehicle reversed into me while I was stationary. The other driver is now denying the collision took place and the accident management... -
Toyota Yaris DPF problems 9 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've had to pay my Toyota dealer £275 to regenerate the DPF and change the oil on my 2015 Yaris diesel. I used Millers longlife ACEA C2 5W30 at the last... -
Apparent misfire when cold BMW 1 Series F20 118iSport 2014 - 14 plate 6 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hi. Car is 23 months old, c13k miles. Main dealer supplied. It has developed an apparent misfire when starting from cold - engine runs rough, reduced/no... -
Seat Altea 1.6 cr tdi Ecomotive se 103 bhp 23 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hi, Happy Xmas any way, Have put a deposit of £40 on Seat 1.6 Altea that has done 890000 miles at a price of £4,900 not to ... -
Ford Puma heater problem 13 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've replaced the HCV on my puma as it was only blowing out hot air. It worked fine once I'd finished (ran for around 5-10 mins, aircon working fine too).... -
Auction or webuyanycar? 29 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
You tell us we buy any car is in fact the old sure sell people. So presumably the we buy bods need to make a profit so where do they sell their cars? If... -
I need a comfortable load lugger? 15 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am a big guy with lots of stuff and need an SUV to go on the motorway. Reliablity, comfort and power are important. Running costs less so. I have narrowed... -
Small Turbo Petrol 31 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
My brother is considering buying a brand new or max two year old petrol Ford Focus with a 1.0L EcoBoost Engine (Manual Transmission). Are there any... -
What's the best used car for £5k? 4 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a used car for around £5000 to £6000. It must be larger than the Nissan Note and return decent fuel economyas I'll be doing lots of two hour... -
Volvo C30 continuously going into limp mode 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Volvo C30, which has developed a fault that the garage seem unable to find. The car will suddenly flag up a warning saying "Reduced Engine... -
Which estate is best for £22k? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
After 220,000 miles, I've decided to get rid of my Mk3 Ford Mondeo TDCi estate. What offers similar handling and comfort? I need a car that will last 10... -
Will buying a van at auction save me money? 24 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to purchase a used Volkswagen Transporter (T5) for a professional conversion to a camper van. Van dealers seem to be really pricey so am... -
Buying a used Q5 - what should I look out for? 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am considering Audi Q5 with the 2.0 TFSI engine, year 2011, with 75,000 on the clock. The car has been regularly serviced, but some of the cylinders... -
Increasing oil levels with Yaris diesel 1 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
My 2011 Toyota Yaris diesel is suffering from increasing oil levels. It seems that diesel is getting into the sump. The car is still under warranty and... -
Engine management light problems with Toyota Yaris 10 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
The engine management amber warning light on my daughter's Toyota Yaris (2007 model) comes on intermittently. A couple of years ago this was diagnosed... -
Why is my Skoda Fabia blowing white smoke? 2 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have bought a 2003 Skoda Fabia saloon which has done 130,000 miles. The car is blowing white smoke when starting from cold and smells when running and...

