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Feedback on Chevrolet Matiz for cheap second car? 7 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Thinking of buying a 2005 Chevrolet Matiz SE+ as a cheap second car for school-run duties, town runs, short journeys etc. Your model by model review suggests... -
When should I change the CVT oil in my Honda Jazz? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
In November last I purchased a Honda Jazz 1.4 VTEC ES CVT, first registered March 2012, and am getting conflicting advice regarding the need to change... -
Why don't we require registration plates for cyclists? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
As a 65-year-old motorist, cyclist and pedestrian, I and many others live in fear of being run over by a new generation of Olympic-crazed pedallists who... -
Is tyre sealant any good? 4 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Many thanks for your great advice 8 years ago when I bought a BMW 330d Msport touring, which was to change to 17-inch alloys, remove the swirl flaps, change... -
Which engine for a Ford S-MAX? 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm homing in on MPV for family (two adults and three growing kids) and have discounted Grand C-Max and Mazda5 in favour of S-Max on basis of needing the... -
Cooling system woes on my C-MAX 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
When I started my car a few days ago I noticed that the radiator fan was running, even on a frosty morning - is this correct? I now have a problem with... -
A fun car with good ground clearance? 14 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
Soon I shall need to replace my 2 year old Giulietta 1.4 multi-air for something that is good on steep hills, mud and rutted tracks so will need fairly... -
Changing to a comfortable car 19 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
As two 80 year olds we need a car that is easy to get into and out. We have a 1.6 C Max 2004 diesel auto with 30K but it is perhaps entering a more expensive... -
Passat fuel consumption - recall has improved fuel comsumption 13 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have had a 56 reg Passat TDI140 for 4 1/2 Years and it's always averaged 45-48 mpg winter/summer and alway run really well. There has just been a recall... -
Is a Volvo V50 Drive a good long term choice? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have researched new small estate cars and found a Volvo V50 matches our needs. We are interested in the 1600 diesel drive (stop/start) model and will... -
2002 Passat consuming too much fuel 21 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
My 2002 1.9 TDI Passat estate 130 occasionally cuts out when started from cold (usually on pulling up at the traffic lights) and is slightly heavier on... -
Alping hand 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
My son (who lives in Switzerland) recently purchased a Jaguar XF 3.0 diesel, having read all the glowing reports about it. Twice now he has had a potentially... -
Cheap car for 6 miles a day 10 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I commute on the train every day and the time has come where driving a 3-litre twin turbo BMW 3 miles to the station everyday is not economical, practical... -
Wrong date on warranty 2 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
I agreed to buy a Fabia 2 from a main dealer in September 2008. The agreement said that the vehicle was first registered on 2nd August 2008. In fact the... -
DPF - should I change to petrol? 19 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 2.0-litre TDI 170 6sp A4 has been perfect so far whilst commuting 20 miles each way. Now at three and a half years old and 41,000 miles my new commute... -
Diesel or petrol Kia? 16 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of a 09/59 Kia Cee'd, largely due to the seven-year warranty (or remainder of). Unsure on 1.6 diesel or 1.6 petrol. We do around 8-10000... -
Buying a new car - cheap to run, can get to the dog in the boot - but still good fun! 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a (nearly) new car, preferably five-door, that can fit a dog in the boot, with quick acceleration and some 'pizazz!' (I can't get excited... -
307HDI...... 11 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
Getting an error on the 307hdi, "Diesel Filter Blocked". I hope some one can help, had it a week and just forked out £380 for a new clutch and a full... -
Is it worth swapping our MINI Cooper S for a newer model to save on running costs? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a MINI Cooper S 07-plate with 35,000 miles that we love, but feel it can be expensive to run. Our local BMW MINI dealer has told us we can save... -
Why is my 2002 Volkswagen Golf ticking over erratically? 2 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 Volkswagen Golf TDI with the 1.9 ASZ engine. It has done 58,000 miles and is mainly used on motorway runs of about 65 miles each way. When...
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