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My 2003 BMW E46 318ci has come up with five Vanos fault codes - please help. 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
After having a misfire problem on my 2003 BMW 318ci E46, which turned out to be a crack in the coil pack rubber, I fitted new coil packs with new plugs,... -
Which small, economical manual car for my mother-in-law? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My mother-in-law (who is nearly 80) wants to replace and update her car. She currently has a 1.2 petrol Corsa which is many years old, and wants to stay... -
Does my Nissan X-Trail really need three new valves? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan 2003 X-Trail 2.2 DCI Sport. Recently it broke down, making a very nasty mechanical noise from the engine. The car would not start very... -
Should I sell on my 2005 Jaguar S-Type diesel before maintenance becomes expensive? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2005 S-Type Jaguar diesel Sport auto with 84,000 miles on the clock. It is in good condition with full Jaguar service history and one previous... -
Where should I sell my BMC 33D M Sport? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an E46 BMW 330D M Sport Touring auto in metallic black with a full range of extras (sat nav, TV, electric leather memory seats, xenons etc). It... -
Which four-door car could replace my wife's Peugeot 206? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife currently drives a 2002 three-door Peugeot 206 which has 30,000 miles, but she would like to purchase a four-door car that can cope with a pushchair... -
Why is my 2006 Ford Focus hunting and cutting out? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Focus 2006 1.6 Zetec 115ps has an intermittent hunting/cutting out problem. It is worse when the engine is warm, especially after a a warm start.... -
Can I leave my Peugeot 3008's EGC gearbox in automatic mode? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can you explain the workings of the EGC gearbox on the HDi 110 engine? The CO2 is only 130 vs 137 for the manual version (the HDi 163 that I originally... -
Which trendy car with a large boot would you recommend for my makeup artist daughter? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter had the bonnet on her '54 Alfa Romeo 147 blow back, which damaged the roof and smashed the windscreen while driving on the M6. She was ok and... -
Which mid-size estate for £6000? I'm looking at the Volkswagen Passat, the Volvo V50 and the Volvo V70. 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a mid-size estate for general motorway use, but also for outdoor gear and to carry kayaks on the roof - perhaps even to sleep in the back... -
What should I look for when buying a classic Mercedes-Benz SL? 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would appreciate any advice you could give regarding a future purchase of a Mercedes-Benz classic SL, model 107. The car would only be used in the summer... -
Silent partner 17 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
This isn't a wind up. I just have no mechanical knowledge. I recently bought a used Lexus RX400h and I cannot hear the engine when pulling away. I was... -
Do Subaru Outback dual mass flywheels often disintegrate? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My two-year-old Subaru Outback diesel had a new clutch at 5000 miles. On two occasions thereafter it suffered from a temporary problem such that I had... -
Which family estate would you recommend to replace our Mercedes-Benz? 14 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace our 57-plate Mercedes-Benz in the next six months. I would like a comfortable and economical estate which is also an enjoyable... -
Is the Peugeot Bipper a car-based van in the context of applicable speed limits? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
What is your take on the speed limits applicable to the Peugeot Bipper van? It appears to fit into the 'car-based light van' category, given the existence... -
Can you recommend a hatchback that is shorter than 4596mm to replace our Vauxhall Vectra? 12 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
We are 76 and have enjoyed the comfort and trouble-free motoring of our Vauxhall Vectra Design for the last six years. We are thinking of replacing it... -
How can I tell whether my Mitsubishi Chariot has a piston or ring problem? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mitsubishi Chariot 1996 2.0 auto and would like to know how I can tell if I have a piston or ring problem. The last thing I want is to take the... -
Why won't Vauxhall offer goodwill towards repairing my Astra Twintop's roof? 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like you to make all your Vauxhall purchasers aware that if they do not have their cars serviced by Vauxhall dealers then any goodwill gestures... -
Rescue me 3 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
In recent correspondence, CS suggested that 4x4 owners should assist "public authorities" delivering meals on wheels etc. when it snows. There are organisations... -
Which Audi A3 Sportback should I buy - the 1.6 TDi, 1.8t or 1.4 TFSI? 2 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to buy a year-old Audi A3 Sportback and have a choice of three; a 1.6 TDi, a 1.8t, or a 1.4 TFSI. My driving now consists of about 7000 miles...
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