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When should I change the transmission fluid on my Astra? 7 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own an Astra J with the 1.4 petrol engine with an auto transmission. The car has covered 65k. I know that every automatic transmission, sooner or later,... -
Need to buy a 7 seater - used. What should I be looking at? 18 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of around £7k and have just split from my husband so need a new 7 seater. I have been used to driving an S-MAX and would like a car with... -
BMW 530 diesel versus 520 diesel - go for the newer engine? 17 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
Congratulations on a great motoring column. I have a 520 manual diesel, which is 7 years old with 72,000 miles on the clock. Oil changes at 10,000 miles.... -
Speeding ticket confusion - unsure who was driving 5 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
My boss received a speeding ticket for our company van. The notice of intended prosecution (NIP) was sent to our old company address. As a result we've... -
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... -
Windscreen wiper problem with Volvo V40 - what's the likely cause? 29 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
My nine month old Volvo V40 is about to start on it's fifth driver's side genuine Volvo wiper blade. They work fine when new but soon leave a 4-5-inch... -
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... -
Need a practical and fun car for £12k - what do you recommend? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my faithful, practical, but dull, 14 year old, 70,000 mile Mazda Demio Escape, which was very well suited to its main task of lots of... -
Wheel size 3 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am currently looking to replace my 2005 Audi Allroad with either another A6 Allroad or a 3.0 litre Quattro estate. Of the three to four year old models... -
Buying a Saab 9-3 - what can go wrong? 31 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
A pal of mine is relocating abroad and is selling his 2005 plate Saab 9-3 convertible for £4000. It’s done 75,000 miles, rides extremely tightly for its... -
Offered a goodwill discount on rust repair on my Audi A4 - is the quote loaded? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a 70 per cent goodwill payment from Audi towards the repair/respray of some minor rust in the roof strips of my 2003 Audi A4 saloon.... -
Is my Corsa's two-year service and MoT package worth the money? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
12 months ago I bought a three-year-old Corsa from my local Evans Halshaw in Horsforth, Leeds. At the time there were promotional offers, and I opted for... -
Is it normal for Citroen C4 strut mount bearings to seize at four years old? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2009 Citroen C4 1.6 HDI SX has just passed its MoT test. An Advisory item states, "Both front strut mount bearings partially seized". Should I be worried?... -
Should I have the timing belt changed on my 2007 Saab 9-3 Sportwagon? 19 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2007 1.8 petrol Saab 9-3 Sportwagon. I'm keeping it for the foreseeable future. I have just had it serviced by Kwik Fit (great value and service... -
Do I need to replace my Mazda 3's DPF? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 4-year-old Mazda 3 1.6 diesel has done 63,000 trouble-free miles. I live in the country so don't do many short trips (the nearest shop is 7 miles away).... -
Recommend an MPV which can easily carry a family and luggage? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is considering replacing her Volkswagen Golf 1.6 with a larger, more powerful car that will take two child seats and an adult in the back and... -
What could be causing a rhythmic thump from the front of my Audi A4 Avant? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you can help me. In January I bought an Audi A4 Avant that was a little over three years old and had done some 25,000 miles. Shortly after... -
Worried about quality when buying used merc c-class 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy used Mercedes-Benz C-Class estate as a family car which I plan to own for 10 years or so. I've been looking at lower mileage (<80k) older... -
What is causing my X-Trail's turbocharger to fail repeatedly? 27 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2005 Nissan X-Trail 2.2 diesel Sport that was five weeks old when I bought it, now with 39,000 miles on the clock. A local garage has diagnosed... -
Private fine for stopping on carriageway at Luton airport 20 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife went to collect relatives from Luton Airport. On the airport approach road are circular no stopping on carriageway signs. At the roundabout outside...
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