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Do I need to change the timing chain on my Renault Koleos? 3 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2009 Renault Koleos with 12,0000 miles. Now it has a timing chain and every local garage I've spoken to state they are not a serviceable... -
Should I get a Kia Rio or Renault Clio via the scrappage schemes? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new car via the scrappage schemes. I need a boot of about 350 litres, which brings my final choice down to the Renault Clio or Kia Rio.... -
What car can you suggest that's similar to a Daihatsu Move? 26 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
My wife has had a Daihatsu Move for 20 years and now has to replace it with something similarly 'quirky'. It must have four doors and be petrol, manual... -
Should I buy a high mileage 2007 Renault Clio 1.2 16V? 4 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm buying my first car and have found a very plush 2007 Renault Clio 1.2 16V for £1100, however, it has 173,000 miles on the clock. It's been looked after... -
Need an automatic with grip control - any recommendations? 24 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me which manufacturers other than Peugeot and Renault offer a grip control system? We're struggling to find one with a decent automatic gearbox... -
Buying a new C-Class - petrol or diesel? 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Mercedes-Benz C-Class, but cannot decide between the C200 petrol or diesel. I will do less than 8000 miles per year, which engine... -
Which small crossover do you recommend? 26 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
Which small petrol crossover do you recommend - FIAT 500X, Renault Captur or Peugeot 2008? -
Buying a new Qashqai - which petrol engine is best? 20 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new Nissan Qashqai, but can't decide on which petrol engine to specify. Can you help? -
Renault Grand Scenic or Peugeot 5008? 18 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a used car, but can't decide between a 2011 Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 diesel and a 2010 Peugeot 5008 1.6 diesel, both are... -
Should we all buy a petrol or hybrid? 10 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
With improvements in DPF technology as in Mazda skyactiv and 1.6 Renault/Nissan diesel, do you think this has only solved one problem of many in modern... -
Need a used family car for a growing family - what do you recommend? 24 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
My son and his wife are shortly to have twins. So, they need an appropriate sized reliable economic car for the family, plus double buggy. Annual mileage... -
Do I really need to change the dual-mass flywheel? 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2004 Renault Scenic is due to have its clutch replaced and my local mechanic has recommended I replace the dual-mass fly wheel at the same time. Is... -
Best tyres for a Scenic? 8 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Please can you tell me what are the best tyres to put on my Spanish LHD Renault Scenic? It is a 1.5 Dci comfort. I seem to have what I think is too much... -
Tyres for a Renault Modus 15 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Modus 1.5Dci 106 which has 185/55/16 inch tyres , these are only available from a few manufactures . Is it possible to safely fit 195/50/16 inch... -
Diesel, petrol or something else? 15 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My job involves lots of small stop/start journeys (40-50 per day), sometimes only driving a few hundred yards, sometimes a couple of miles and I am using... -
Are any modern vehicles equipped with 'constant velocity' transmission systems? 10 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would appreciate your advice on a leftover from last century. Are there any new cars still around with 'constant velocity' transmissions, please? If... -
Could my Renault Megane's valves have hit the pistons if the timing belt has slipped? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2001 Renault Megane (69,851 miles) has lost compression. It appears the timing belt has not snapped but has possibly lost teeth. I have been led to... -
How is oil getting to my wife's Renault Scenic's spark plugs? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Renault Scenic (nine years old and 69,000 miles) has just had a new cam belt fitted. When I picked it up it seemed to be misfiring badly. The... -
Can I get compensation from Renault after my Grand Scenic switched itself off? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Renault Grand Scenic and, after 30 miles, it switched itself off (lost all electrics and power) on a roundabout at 20mph, and I had to try and... -
What should I replace my Ford Fusion with? 27 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
What should I replace my Ford Fusion with?

