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Why does our Renault Megane not return its quoted mpg? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
One of the reasons we recently bought a Renault Megane was the very impressive combined 80mpg stat. I had my doubts but was reassured it was true by the... -
Turbo failure: worth fixing or get a different car 6 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Grand Megane scenic 54 plate last tuesday and when I took it to work the day after the turbo charger failed causing a huge cloud of black smoke... -
Can I expect my diesel Renault Laguna to develop expensive problems soon? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
In 2009 I bought a new Renault Laguna 2.0dCi 150 Initiale 50 diesel automatic. Can you tell me whether it has a diesel particulate filter, dual mass flywheel... -
Is the new Ford Focus three-cylinder engine suitable for long distance driving? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have read all the very high praise lavished on the new Ford three cylinder engine. In your opinion would the new Focus 1.0 125ps be a suitable car for... -
Something nissing 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife is nagging me about the mpg of our 2009 Qashqai 2.0dci. I told Nissan we were disappointed compared with our 2001 Scenic 1.9dci, but got a non-committal... -
Not for public consumption 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Hyundai i10 on 1st September last year. The reason I bought it was the praise attributed by the motoring press, particularly yourself. On the... -
Slippery clutchtomer 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
About 3 months ago I bought a Renault Clio from a faraway franchised dealer with a 1-year warranty. I took it into my local Renault dealer recently to... -
Change of Scenery 15 Aug 2009 (Ask HJ)
You were very helpful a couple of years ago helping my mother-in-law when she wanted to downsize from her Volvo V70. She has been very happy with your... -
Mycrar 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have driven a Nissan Micra 1.3 auto from new for nearly 13 years, with very little going wrong. I had the gearbox sorted by King Automatics of Epsom... -
What's a good small petrol van on a budget? 21 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
My son is looking for a van for work. There are lots of Renault Kangoo models for sale in our area, but they are all diesels. Can you recommend a small... -
What's the best small secondhand electric car? 13 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
What's the best small second hand electric car for a low mileage runaround? -
Can you recommend an electric car with a high seating position? 4 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I own a Renault Zoe but would like to change to a car with a higher driving position. My wife has an Isuzu D-Max which is perfect for me. Does such a combination... -
Will missing a service void the manufacturer warranty on my vehicle? 30 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
My Renault Twingo is still under warranty and I had a serviced booked for mid May. The current situation with the pandemic means the garage remains closed... -
Are there any good small electric cars on the market? 17 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
Is it worth waiting a few years before buying an electric car? I would be looking at something the size of an Aygo with four doors. -
What small car is cheap to insure for a teenager with low running costs? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
What small car do you recommend for around £6000 - £6500. It must have five doors and five seats. My 18 year old son will also use the car so must be cheap... -
Can you recommend a large car with soft suspension? 17 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a large, five door diesel automatic with soft suspension and large tyres. We currently have an old Citroen Xsara Picasso, which we bought... -
Do I need all four wheels to be alloy? 8 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been a victim of the winter potholes and have ruined one of my alloy wheels. As my car is seven-and-a-half years old and has nearly done 100K miles,... -
Is the Dacia 4x4 good for towing? 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My husband is considering buying a Dacia 4x4 to replace our three-year-old Renault Megane Estate. It will be used locally, to tow our two-berth caravan... -
Recommend a sports car capable of carrying two people and a large dog? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a new puppy that is going to grow into quite a large dog. Are there any two seat or 2+2 sports cars on the market that are in the mould of the... -
Has my Mercedes-Benz A-Class got a chain cam? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Has a 2007 Mercedes-Benz A-Class A150 Elegance SE automatic got a timing chain or timing belt and, if a belt, when is the recommended interval for changing?
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