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Why is my Mercedes-Benz so thirsty? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I bought a 10-month-old Mercedes-Benz B160 auto from a Mercedes dealership with 10,000 miles on the clock. I have been depressed by the... -
Which car would you advise for towing in muddy fields? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has enjoyed her 2005 Volkswagen Golf GTI, but now it is time to change. The Golf has done all she could ask, including pulling a small caravan,... -
Which tyres could I fit to my Volvo S60 T5 for all-weather use? 25 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I run my Volvo S60 T5 on Goodyear Eagle F1 235/40Z/R18. We used to travel frequently to Germany in the winter and have carried snow chains for several... -
I need a cheap small van 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a MINI but need a larger car for fishing so looked at a small van (Nemo, Vauxhall Combo) and find them nice to drive, inexpensive and convenient... -
Converting a Scenic to LPG 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a plan to convert my Scenic (Auto), model year 2002, to LPG. Can you please advise if it make sense convering it as it's 10 years old now. I'ts... -
What is causing a rattling noise to come from the inlet manifold of our Rover 75? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have a much-loved 2004 Rover 75 V6 auto. We have had the car from new and it has 135,000 miles on the clock. It still runs beautifully and... -
I complained to a supermarket after receiving a parking ticket and had it waived. 14 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Whilst away on a regular weekend break in Wales, we parked our vehicle in the car park of a well-known supermarket chain. Two hours is the free time at... -
A problem with my V40 engine 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo V40 52 plate. In 2009 I reported a noise from the engine to my Volvo garage and they diagnosed a VVT (variable valve timing unit) problem.... -
Ford Galaxy cutting out 3 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Galaxy 2.3 (2000) it runs perfectly but occasionally it won't start. Give it 5 or 10 mins it starts and drives well, but now it has started... -
DPF fault on a Peugeot 307 9 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a Peugeot 307 SW estate (1.6 HDi 110). Although the bodywork and interior are absolutely fine I have found two problems with the... -
Must be Juking 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I took your advice and bought a Nissan Juke that I am very pleased with. I have been looking at winter tyres. Do I just buy tyres? You mentioned rims.... -
Toyotal mileage 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
We are retired and have a 2003/53 Toyota Corolla T3D-4D with 87,000 miles on the clock and are interested to read your view that a modern car has a design... -
Heater blows hot when moving and cold when still. 21 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've got a VW Transporter T5 1.9tdi and it's just started blowing cold air when it's sitting idling, but when I bring the revs up or drive it blows hot.... -
A reliable used family car 18 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a secondhand reliable and economical family car, budget upto £5.5k/£6k. It should have no more than 75/80k on the clock ideally, so... -
S-Type DPF regeneration 5 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
To retire with I searched for and eventually found an immaculate Jaguar S type 2.7 diesel, just out of warranty, at a quality independent dealer. Soon... -
Catastrophic engine failure on Volvo V40 2 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
Purchased a Volvo V40 1.8i 4 months ago - it was running beautifully but on the motorway it made a horrible noise, the temp gauge shot up and it lost all... -
Buying for high milage 24 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a new (or rather new to me) car in the next few months. I do about 20-30k a year and have a reasonably good car allowence. I have no interest... -
High mileage newer car vs low mileage older car 16 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 1998 1.8 Ford Fiesta diesel has just clocked 200k miles. Sadly, the bodywork is now starting to corrode and I’d like to change it for another small... -
Conned Fusion 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
In January 2011 I bought a Ford Fusion Titanium with a 1.6 petrol engine from Ford Direct, with about 300 miles on the clock. Although an old model, I... -
Battery operators 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recently called a well-known breakdown assistance service for help. My car had been left with lights on which had flattened the battery. The patrolman...
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