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Smoothest diesel of them all? 26 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
What is the smoothest medium / large 4 year old (or less) second-hand diesel on the market today that emits 155 grammes of CO2 or less? I'm thinking of... -
Soled trader 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I recall you recommending a used car selling website. Could you please remind me of the details? I have for sale a 2003/53 Volvo S60 SE/D5 with 68,000... -
Buying a reliable automatic car 8 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo 850 2.5 petrol (465000 miles) and want to get a car with the same specification (automatic) for less than £3000 and to be as reliable.... -
Do any current small cars match the UK standard fuel consumption figures? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Do any of the current range of small-engined large cars - 1.6D in Citroen C5 or Volvo S80 or 1.4TSI in Passat or Superb - come close to matching the UK... -
What estates have good ground clearance? 24 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
We’re looking to sell our BMW 330d Touring and get something like a Volvo XC60. I’ve not been keen on our car because of the low ground clearance. Are... -
Is it legal to have the engine running when not in the vehicle? 28 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo can be started from the phone app - useful for defrosting/warming in the winter and cooling in the summer. (The car remains locked and can't... -
Why do so few manufacturers specify heated windscreens? 11 Feb 2022 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my Freelander but I want a heated front screen on my next car. Why do so few manufacturers specify this? They are brilliant on frosty... -
Is it a good idea to have a Volvo 960 converted to run on LPG? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
Would you advise having a Volvo 960 converted to run on LPG? -
Need a used pick-up for caravan towing 1 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my 1994 Volvo 960 estate (bought new and with 120k miles on clock) which has been used for past seven years for general lugging and caravan... -
Can you recommend a comfortable motorway cruiser? 2 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have been driving a 2005 Volvo S80 D5 diesel since 2006 and have now clocked 210,000 miles, but am starting to have a few problems so it's time to change.... -
Does a missing service affect value? 13 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have tested and driven a 2008 Volvo V70 2.4D for sale with 43,000 and an asking price of £9850. The car is in excellent condition, but has missed a service.... -
What very comfy, quiet motorway cruiser do you suggest? 21 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
Due to a chronic health condition I am going to have to trade in my BMW 520d M Sport as the seat is too low and the ride is too firm for me these days.... -
How can we get a good deal on a new car? 12 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2017 Volvo V90 D5 that has done 50,000 miles. It is bigger than we need.Given the price of second hand cars we wonder whether we should just... -
Volvo S40 2.0 SE 2001 clutch noise 6 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
When my car starts from cold for the first five minutess of driving when I let the clutch up to move off there is a short "whooo" type noise, is this the... -
How do I appeal the ULEZ charge and avoid paying the daily fee? 7 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I drive a diesel Volvo XC70 (first registered in 2006) and a Volvo XC60 (2013 model). Both have very low emissions readings on their MOTs and... -
What will my 20 year old Volvo 940 and 2005 Toyota camper van cost to tax after the April VED changes? 21 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 20 year old petrol Volvo 940 and a 2005 Toyota diesel camper. I can't find anywhere what I will have to pay in road tax when I come to renewing... -
Are diesel cars still a sound investment if they are being banned from places in the future? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
With local authorities increasingly announcing plans to ban diesel engines from town centres from or before 2025 (however impractical this may sound),... -
Volvo XC60 puncture - do I have to replace all 4 tyres? 27 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
My question relates to my Volvo XC60 AWD but I believe relates to most 4x4 vehicles. If I get an unrepairable puncture on one tyre, do I need to replace... -
Buying a used Volvo V40 - which model is best? 3 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am currently downsizing from an Audi A6 avant and have set my mind on getting a Volvo V40. I have found two versions that are equally priced as second... -
Can I use my old C30 spare on my new C30? 6 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife sold her Volvo C30 Diesel 1.4 after 4 years and 3000miles and bought a new Volvo C30 petrol 1999cc R Lux. A spare was purchased for the old diesel...

