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I want to buy a Ford Mondeo, but why do you advise petrol engines for my annual mileage? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace both a 54-plate 2.0-litre automatic petrol Ford Mondeo and a 2007 1.4-litre manual Fiesta with a newer Mondeo, which will cover... -
Light relief 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a new Polo and find that on switching on the ignition the headlights come on. I then drive the car all the time with headlights on. Surely sidelights... -
My Vauxhall Corsa cuts out when hot and then starts when cooled down - why? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Corsa 1.4 auto Design. It cuts out when hot then, when it cools down, it starts up again. If I hold the revs at 2000rpm it will still... -
Which pick-up should I replace my written-off Nissan Navara with? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just had my 54 plate D22 Nissan Navara written off by another driver. I'm hoping I can get maybe £7000 from the insurance and now find myself with... -
Must I take my 2001 Vauxhall Corsa to a dealer to have an emissions warning investigated? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2001 Vauxhall Corsa three-cylinder with about 70,000 miles on the clock. The emissions light has come on and stayed on. It seems to run OK - no... -
My 1990 Ford Fiesta stalls when coasting. I've cleaned the carb, but what else can I do? 6 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Fiesta 1.3 OHV G reg 1989/1990. It starts on the button and runs ok, but will not idle. If you come to a junction and remove your foot from... -
What do you think of the EGS transmission and FAP DPF as fitted to the Peugeot 3008? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
A short time ago I asked you about the relative merits of two cars my wife was considering as her next Motability car. These were the Skoda Roomster SE... -
Swarf and sophisticated 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Your answer to a reader with a whining manual transmission on his 6 month old Honda Jazz stated, “Honda is now very wisely asking you to bring the car... -
Electric plug 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Why is it when talking Electric Vehicles so few people consider the Citroen Berlingo Electrique? This is a really good practical vehicle with relatively... -
Can you recommend a prestigious estate car with seven seats for £5000? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
As I work from home and do all the school runs and camping/driving holidays, I have a 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML270 (95,000 miles) but I want a car with better... -
A garage damaged my friend's head gasket whilst removing spark plugs during a service - is the garage liable? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
A friend took her car for an MoT and service earlier today. The car passed its MoT fine. When they were doing the service, apparently they were removing... -
Goes like a bomb 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
In March 2009 I bought a used Jaguar XF, previously owned by Jaguar, Brown’s Lane, Coventry. On 31-12-2009 at 39,000 miles, it suffered catastrophic engine... -
Getting Teves fixed 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
The Teves Mk60 ABS/ESP problem is turning into a bit of a nightmare especially for pensioners like myself who have just bought what they considered to... -
Can you recommend a car with easy access for my mother, who's just had a knee operation? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
What would you recommend for my mother who has just had a knee op and has trouble lifting her legs up over a ledge to get into a car. My wife's Scenic... -
Must I travel from Scotland to Norwich to attend a Speed Awareness Course? 2 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am to be prosecuted for speeding at 36mph in a 30mph limit in Norwich, while I was on holiday from Inverness. Norwich County Council have offered me... -
Should I sell my Morgan Plus 8 now or hold on for more money? 25 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have been given a Morgan Plus 8 as a gift and don't know if I should sell or keep it a while longer, if it will get me better money. It is a mint condition... -
Can you recommend a car with better economy and lower tax than our Renault Laguna 150dCi? 25 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a Renault Laguna 150dCi as we currently do some long journeys in Europe. This will cease soon and we want something else with lower tax, better... -
Would you still recommend the Nissan X-Trail as an excellent 4x4 vehicle? 17 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
When they first came out, you seemed impressed with the Nissan X-Trail. Now some time has passed, do you still hold them in the same high regard? I have... -
Great Exectations 15 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I had an Accord for 6 years and did 100,000 trouble free miles. I then bought a 2004/54 Civic 1.6 Executive auto. I have had it for 3 years and it has... -
Speed awareness course 14 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
A month ago I visited East Sussex and picked up a £60 fine and three points for doing 36mph in a 30mph zone. Pretty much the first blemish on my licence...

