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Jaguar XF 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I know you are a fan of this car and I'd like to take the plunge and buy new, but is the diesel worth the premium over petrol? -
Will Trading Standards help with the failure of our Ford C-Max's automatic gearbox? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
My husband contacted you a few weeks ago regarding the failure of the automatic gearbox of our Ford C-Max 1.6TDCI CVT with only 20,731 miles on the clock.... -
Smooth customer - looking for the right auto 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I like smooth quiet automatic cars and only do about 6,000 miles a year. I am thinking of buying a 5 or 6-year old Toyota Prius with 100,000 miles on the... -
Should a Saab 9-5 have oil changes every 6000 miles even after the 2004 revision? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I note you recommend an oil change every 6000 miles for four-pot Saab 9-5 petrol engines. Does this apply to engines after Saab introduced a 'fix' circa... -
Does my Ford Mondeo have a blocked catalytic converter? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have the 2.0-litre petrol 2001 Ford Mondeo Duratec. It has suddenly started to misfire and bring out an awful eggy smell, then the engine light came... -
Diesel TS2 2005 - Mazda 6 -Limp Mode at idle constantly 1 Sep 2010 (Forum)
Would be very grateful for an help or info into a problem that has persisted for the last year or more and cannot be solved. Mazda 6 diesel, common rail, no dpf. Car will start up, no lights and runs for about 30 seconds at idle, then it will suddenly throw itself into limp mode, running very roughly with the EML illuminated. Light can be put off with scanner, but will do the same thing again almost imediately. -
My Ford Focus' turbo wastegate is sticking open. Is there anything I can do other than replace it? 31 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am given to believe that the actuating rod on the turbo of our Ford Focus 1800 turbodiesel is sticking with the wastegate held open, causing the engine... -
My Vauxhall Vectra automatic is creeping forward at tickover - what's wrong with it? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1800 auto. The ECU light has just started to come on when driving and this has only happened after the last service.... -
I want to buy a Toyota IQ - what sort of mileage is reasonable? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
For my next car I fancy buying something cheap to run with a low or zero tax disc price. I'm thinking about a used Toyota IQ. With such a small engine,... -
I've got a 'Check' warning coming up on my Kia Rio's dash. 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 06-reg Kia Rio which is displaying a sign saying "Check" which, according to the handbook, relates to the emission control system. I have not... -
What's wrong with my Citroen Saxo's cooling system? The fan comes on when I switch off the ignition. 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had an X-reg Citroen Saxo Forte 1.1i for three months and found out that the 30A fuse for the cooling fan had been removed from the fuse box. On... -
Ford Fiesta Saloon - Fiesta coolant problem 13 Aug 2010 (Forum)
It's as if the radiator fan doesn't come on at the end of a journey causing the residual heat in the engine to cause the coolant to boil). I have run the engine up to normal temperature from cold while stationary and there is no leak. I disconnected the temperature sensor lead with the engine running and the fan comes on in safe mode. This seems to suggest that the fan, relay and fuse are okay. -
Why is the engine in my Volkswagen bay window camper revving too much? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Why is the engine in my Volkswagen bay window camper revving too much? -
At what annual mileage should drivers consider diesel vehicles? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
In last Saturday's paper, you advised someone who does 10,000 miles a year that 'You don't do enough miles for a diesel.' I'd appreciate your opinion as... -
What's causing my Mercedes-Benz CLK's gearbox to stick in lower ratios? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have run a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK Cab from new (it's now at 98,000 miles) and I recently had the autobox circuit board replaced by a good specialist... -
Is it normal for Audi TTs to use oil? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My brother has bought a brand new Audi TT and it is using oil - Audi say this is normal. We have a 142,000-mile Volvo V70 diesel and it never uses oil.... -
Is the Hyundai i10 still the best small automatic car? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My sister has stopped driving due to arthritis, but I feel that she could drive a small automatic. I know that you rate the Hyundai i10, but it seems to... -
Why does my Vauxhall Zafira started losing power? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2002 Zafira 1.8 Elegance automatic has started losing power when being driven at a steady speed. It works well at lower speeds or in narrow country... -
Where can I have my Audi A6's wheel alignment checked cheaply? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I drive an Audi A6 2.0 diesel running on Continental tyres. The car has passed its MOT with a note that the nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outside... -
Should I wait for the facelifted Ford Mondeo due in October 2010? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a new Ford Mondeo and wonder if the facelifted model due in October 2010 is worth waiting for. I know it will have daytime...

