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Why does my Peugeot 407 need a new clutch at just 29,700 miles? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a new Peugeot 407 SW diesel in 2009. I put it in for its annual service at 29,700 miles in a main Peugeot dealer, and was told I needed a new... -
Is my Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI likely to suffer from DSG problems? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Golf 1.4TSI DSG. I have just been on Twitter and a couple of forums and found out that problems are appearing in France and Denmark,... -
Is it more expensive to insure an automatic than a manual car? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having dropped a small coin into the cigarette lighter of my BMW 520d the local (non franchised) BMW dealer was unable to locate the offending fuse. The... -
Has anyone tested the mpg figures across different fuel brands? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Assuming identical driving conditions, should similar miles-per-gallon be achieved no matter which fuel company's products are used? Have results been... -
What does the 'sport' button on my BMW 320d actually do? 15 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
With some good advice from you, I purchased a new BMW320d last year. Overall, I'm delighted with it. However, there’s one slight problem – I cannot discover... -
Should I replace my 12-year-old BMW 320i's PAS pump? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 12-year-old 320i SE automatic salon BMW has provided good and relatively trouble-free driving for the past six years. Unfortunately, the steering has... -
Should I keep my Land Rover Discovery 3 or replace it? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2007 Discovery 3 HSE with 75,000 on the clock. It has been problem-free and an excellent car (my fifth Discovery). I am considering... -
Smell of fuel when the fan is on in my Golf? 4 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I can smell fuel when I have my fan on in my MK4 Volkswagen Golf. My air conditioning unit packed up about 12 months ago which didn't bother me, but was... -
Faulty sensors on Ford Focus - how can I fix it? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Ford Focus. A few months back the engine management light came on and my local garage said it was caused by the emissions sensor. However,... -
Do you recommend a BCA auction to sell my 2010 BMW 335i? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Back in Jan/Feb you advised that BCA might be a good place to sell my 2010 BMW 335i Coupe, 23,000 miles, manual, excellent condition. I was wondering whether... -
Why do people buy cars with no spare wheels? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
Four times in the last few weeks, I have had to point out to women driving small FWD cars with 40 per cent profile tyres that they were running with a... -
Which tyres for a classic Land Rover that covers low mileage? 19 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've read your advice on checking the age of tyres, which I did on my Land Rover Series 3. The tyres are Lassa 6.00-16C and date back to 2005 so presumably... -
Can you recommend a large cruising MPV for a family? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a car nut with a Porsche Cayenne Turbo, a Ferrari F360 in the garage and an Alfa 4C on order. We have a 2-year-old and the Cayenne is great for him:... -
Is the new Skoda 1.6TDI comparable to our 1.9TDI Estate? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are considering replacing our 2007 Skoda 1.9TDI Estate as it has now done over 100,000 miles. We have been extremely happy with it, mostly using it... -
Are cars being fitted with low profile tyres for marketing reasons? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I used to drive a Mercedes-Benz E320CDI Avantgarde Estate but I had de-specified the tyres/suspension to the Elegance settings. It rolled slightly through... -
Which specification Ford Fiesta EcoBoost should I go for? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I test drove a Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost 100 yesterday and I have fallen in love with it. What is the best spec level to buy that will hold a good value... -
Buying an estate/hatch - recommendations? 18 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda 2 has just been written off following an accident and I need to buy a replacement. Ideally, I would like something bigger and more practical,... -
Buying a new car for a young professional - what would you recommend? 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Hi Honest John, I recently started a graduate level job after leaving university and I am looking to get a new (or used but within the last 5 years... -
Focus Coupe Convertible - wlll 15-inch wheels give me a smoother ride ? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've previously improved the ride on a 2008 Ford Focus Zetec 1.6 TDCi by changing from the supplied 205/55/R16 wheels to 195/65/R15s. I've just done... -
What could be causing the radiator fan to switch on too often on my 2008 Jaguar S-Type? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Jaguar S-Type 2.7 diesel with 27,000 miles on the clock. Of late it seems to me that the radiator fan operates much too frequently, almost...
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