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  • How reliable is the Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG? 30 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I was thinking of getting a Nissan Qashqai 1.2 DIG to replace my old Mk1 SEAT Leon TDI. I cover 10,000 miles a year; however, the reliability issues of...
  • Buying a Nissan Qashqai - what do I need to know? 28 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy a Nissan Qashqai. I am not sure whether to get brand new or used model. Which model is best?
  • What's the best compact SUV? 22 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to 'downsize' my SUV and quite like the look of the latest BMW X1. However, I have read that it's not the best in its class. Can you help...
  • Does the Nissan Qashqai suffer DPF problems? 12 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a Nissan Qashqai diesel for towing my 1300kg caravan, but have concerns about the DPF. Would the 1.2 petrol engine be powerful...
  • Does the petrol-engined Dacia Sandero have a chain-cam engine? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am trying to get information about chain cam engines in relation to the petrol-engined versions of the Dacia Sandero. In today's Telegraph you mention...
  • New turbo disappoints 11 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I fitted a new turbo to my Renault Megane 1.9dCi after hours of struggling i was pleased with my work when the car started first time, it idled for 20mins...
  • Estate car shortage 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    The time is approaching to replace our 10-year-old Mondeo Estate that has been brilliant. With kids grown up, 95% of the time we only need a 2-seater but...
  • How quickly will it warm up? 25 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am considering a diesel engine for my next car, but as my journey to work is only about 5 miles at low speeds will the heater actually come through warm...
  • Clio or Corsa? 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking at buying a 1.2 Renault Clio 2 (either the original or facelift version) or a Vauxhall Corsa C - either the 1.0l or 1.2l model. As all of them...
  • Lab test 5 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking for a smaller estate car that is comfortable, economical, reliable, automatic, petrol new or up to 3yrs old. The entry height over the bumper...
  • Faulty electric windows in Megane 25 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    The electric windows don't work on my Renault Megane. All other electrics work fine.
  • I want to buy a 7-seater MPV - do you recommend the Citroen C4 Grand Picasso? 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Please could you help me? I am looking for a used 7-seater MPV for around £6000 - £7000. I will be trading in my 2007 Golf and would like to know if it's...
  • How can I keep my battery in good condition whilst my Renault Laguna is in storage? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have a Renault Laguna Initial Estate that we have had from new. It’s now six years old. The last two winters in the Highlands have been very severe....
  • What could be causing my Renault Clio's starting problem? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2003 Renault Clio 1.5 DCi with 70,000 miles. When starting from cold, the engine turns and fires but does not pick up. On the third attempt the...
  • Flatbattery gets you nowhere 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    A friend has had a Renault Clio Expression 1.2 16 valve 3-door since its first registration on 15th November 2001. It has done 18,000 miles. Since the...
  • Estate of the nation 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    My wife insisted that I wrote to you before rushing headlong in pursuit of another zany half-baked plan. My bitch (not my esteemed wife) is that I have...
  • Espaced out 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have done nearly 90,000 miles in my W reg Renault Grand Espace. It’s been a great workhorse. Yes, there have been a few expensive glitches, like a new...
  • …of particulate interest 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
    When Renault increased the power of its 1.9 diesel engine from 120 to 130 bhp they put a particle filter in the exhaust system to clean up the emissions....
  • My classic has been stored since 1990 - how do I change the taxation class to Historic? 27 Apr 2018 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Renault R16 which has been off the road in store since 1990. It is now nearing the end of a two and a half year restoration. I have the registration...
  • Can I reject my car over its missing service history? 5 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a used Renault Clio from a dealer six weeks ago and found out when I got home that I didn't have any service history. The salesperson has told...
 

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