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Corrosion inhibitor 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
We will soon be taking delivery of a new Laguna Coupe. Is there a need nowadays to apply a corrosion inhibitor, underseal or whatever in view of the large... -
Apple rumble 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am hearing a rumble and gurgling noise through the front of my 1999 Renault Espace 2.0 automatic when driving. It doesn’t happen when stationery. It... -
Exhausted topic 12 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
Are Turbo-Chargers in petrol engines anymore reliable than those fitted in diesel engines? -
What is the clicking sound my Renault Megane makes on full lock of steering? 5 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2013 Renault Megane 1.5 and I noticed yesterday a clicking sound coming from the driver's side on a right turn at full lock, though it does happen... -
Could you recommend a van-like car for short trips and with lots of load space? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
We recently had to scrap our second car, a 1996 Golf GTI that had fully foldable back seats, making it ideal for its later life of short journeys to and... -
Can you recommend an automatic 4wd vehicle with decent load space? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Mercedes-Benz B180, bought 18 months ago when an automatic gearbox was dictated for health reasons. I need to change to a small 4WD as I... -
Which new car should I buy that has a proper handbrake? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at replacing my 2009 Renault Scenic III 1.4 TCE Expression. I very much like its engine so I would be looking for a motor with a comparable... -
How much will my Renault Espace's road tax renewal cost? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
How much is the 12-month road tax renewal for my 2001 Renault Espace likely to cost me? -
Unwarranted behaviour 3 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2005 Renault Grand Scenic 1.5 Diesel car that failed a year ago. The Renault Garage replaced the complete fuel injection system free of charge.... -
What car will fit in my small garage? 25 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I live in a 1960’s terrace house with an unpowered garage in a block and no other off road parking. Consequently one of the requirements for a car is that... -
Can you recommend a cheap used car? 9 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
I own a five-year-old Kia Venga petrol. The best I get from this car is 44mpg. So, with fuel prices increasing, I am looking to swap my car for something... -
Is a turbo 'whistle' a symptom of turbo failure? 22 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
The other day I was driving my 2012 Renault Scenic 1.5 DCi when the Check Anti Pollution System Message came on with a slight loss of power. I managed... -
Car MPG reading vs calculated reading - why the big discrepancy? 20 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2015 Vauxhall Astra diesel 1.6 CDTi, attracted by the high quoted MPG of 76 (combined). I always calculate the cars MPG when I fill... -
Which cars have the best visibility? 8 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
What is the ground clearance of these hatchbacks: Renault Megane (2008), Vauxhall Corsa (2006), SEAT Ibiza (2008). I'm asking because I want to buy... -
Do we really need a car? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am now 82 and my wife is 78. We are still both capable drivers. We recently moved into a city environment, well served with shops and free public transport.... -
Best cars for depreciation after three years? 30 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
As a pensioner I like to buy new cars from income (personal contract plan) changing every 3 years, which is not the cheapest form of motoring but does... -
Will the Touran's gearing improve the fuel economy over the SEAT Altea? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My present company car is due for renewal later this and I am restricted to a diesel only selection. I currently drive a 2010 SEAT Altea XL with a 1.6TDI... -
Family car also suitable for short journeys 21 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife is a GP, returning to work after maternity leave. She's looking for a small family car suitable for carrying an extended rear-facing child seat... -
Where is best to sell our Rover 75 and Renault Clio? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have had two cars for years, a small local run-around and a larger one for longer trips. Now both over 80 and disliking driving long distances, we want... -
Which diesel to replace my 2007 Renault Laguna? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought my third Laguna, a 2007 2-litre diesel Dynamique, in March 2010 with 20,000 miles on the clock. The car has now done 70,000 miles and, as this...
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