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  • Should I replace my Ki Sorento with a Dacia Sandero Stepway? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned my 2007 KIA Sorento 2.5 XT Auto Diesel estate for over two years and it now has 67,000 on the clock. It has always been serviced by my local...
  • BMW DPF won't regenerate - what next? 19 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 3.0-litre diesel BMW X3 that does 12-15k miles p.a. on a reasonable mix of long and short runs. After 5yrs/65k miles BMW are telling me the DPF...
  • Rover Metro flatspot 12 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Last year when looking for a very cheap run-around I bought a L-reg 1994 Rover Metro Nightfire which has the 1.1 K series carburettor engine. I now...
  • Which Motability car for our disabled daughter? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My 16-year old daughter is a wheelchair user. She plans to take her driving test and start driving by the end of March 2013 (when the lease of our current...
  • Cuts out while driving 14 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Peugeot Expert 2.0HDI the MIL light kept coming on and off. So I change the fuel filter (Siemens) and then all hell broke lose. Now my cab has...
  • Gas conflict 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a classic Range Rover that I have owned for 20 years. About 10 years ago I had it converted to LPG and it has served me well. However an incident...
  • How are car parking enforcement agencies able to get away with this? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    As you've covered Parking Eye before I thought you should know about their antics in Weymouth. They run Weymouth Old Town East car park and last Sunday...
  • Why doesn't my Audi A4 return its quoted mpg figure? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My new company car is a 2012 Audi A4 TDI 136 and I am extremely disappointed with the fuel economy. The book states that the car should achieve 65.7mpg...
  • Starting issues with a 2004 Megane 12 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have been experiencing an intermittant starting problem with my Renault Megane II for several weeks now. I press the start button, the engine turns over...
  • Should I change to a new car? 17 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I hope you find this interesting and can help me understand my own numbers. I currently have 2003 Renault Scenic 1.6v Fidji, I've driven it since new and...
  • Is the Skoda Superb a reliable purchase? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    The time has come to replace our December 2006 Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Elegance Estate. We are looking for something a little bigger and the car would...
  • Warm start problems 4 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Earlier in 2012 I purchased a Nissan Patrol GE SE 4x4 (1998), for £3K with just 74K Miles, for farm and forestry work. It has been serviced and MOT'd....
  • Please advise your readers that not all accident claims are spurious or fraudulent. 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I run a firm of Solicitors that brings injury claims arising from motor crashes. I share your desire to prevent fraudulent claims, and would like to assure...
  • Is my Volkswagen Scirocco suffering from rear tyre "stepping"? 14 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Volkswagen Scirocco 2.0 TSI and a friend has a 2.0 TDI, and we have both experienced the same problem. It appears that the rear tyres can develop...
  • What £6500 car for commuting? 15 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for some suggestions, as I would like to replace my current car within the next 6 months. I currently own a 05 plate Mazda 6 (1.8l petrol)...
  • Are Vauxhall fobbing me off about DPFs? 14 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My nephew has recently purchased a brand new 2012 Corsa. It has been back in the garage five times due to what they are calling 'blocked filters' caused...
  • Why doesn't anyone make a V6-engine family car any more? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to replace my car in 2012. I currently have a 2004 MG ZS 180 five door which has covered 255,000 miles and has been a brilliant car in its...
  • Reoccurring DMF problems on a Pathfinder 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We last communicated back last summer (May/June) as I'd just bought a Pathfinder from a main dealer in Birmingham (Chatfields) with a failing dual mass...
  • Can you recommend an SUV with lots of space for children and luggage? 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Our dilemma is what SUV do we go for? We are contracting to one car as from early next year. My husband and I have a "must have" list which includes safe...
  • Am I getting a fair offer? 19 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have already tried to part exchange my 56 plate A4 Avant 2.0 TSFI with 48,000 miles on the clock, good condition, FASH, full MoT, New Cam Belt etc,...
 

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