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Petrol or diesel? 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a second hand Audi A4 Avant or BMW 3 Series Touring. My budget is £8,000-£10,000, for which I expect to be able to buy an average... -
Buying a small four-wheel drive 9 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My wife has a Hyundai Coupe, having had many BMW 3-Series. She loves the Hyundai, but we want a used small four-wheel drive as my Jaguar XF is useless... -
Which are the best tyres for my 1998 Audi A6 Avant? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an 1998 Audi A6 quattro Avant which has done 142,000 miles, and is by far the best car I have owned. It has just had a new MOT, and an advisory... -
I've identified part numbers for faulty components related to Volkswagen and Audi ESP faults. 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Dear John, I am sure you're aware of the esp fault on Volkswagens and Audis. Here are the Common Failing Part Numbers: 1K0614517H, 1K0907379K, 1K0614517J,... -
Camshafts in the wind 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I really like the idea of gear train driven camshafts instead of belts or chains, since it obviously makes the engines virtually bomb-proof - a pity more... -
Attention seekers 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
Over the years we have become used to seeing Volvos and their Daytime Driving Lights. This annoying and 'indicator light hiding' feature now seems to be... -
Is a loss of power in my Audi A3 a symptom of the emissions fix? 15 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
Since my Audi A3 had it's emissions fix it has had problems with the engine management system light flashing intermittently and the engine losing power.... -
Heavy tyre wear with Audi A4 Avant 20 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a Audi A4 Avant which is eating tyres at an alarming rate. Is there a better tyre for a older sensible driver or are the tyre manufacturers pulling... -
Why was my local Audi garage keen to offer goodwill when repairing an ESP fault on my A3? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Audi A3 is less than four years old, has done less than 34,000 miles and has a full Audi service history. Last week the ESP warning light came... -
What petrol should I use in my Audi A1? 19 Jun 2025 (Ask HJ)
I recently purchased a 2017 Audi A1 998 cc from a reputable family garage where the owner has a great reputation for buying and selling to local people.... -
Do you have any advice on buying a diesel Volkswagen or Audi in light of the emissions scandal? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a used 2.0-litre diesel (2013/2014) this year, either a Volkswagen Golf or Audi A3 Sportback (but also considering a 320d) and would... -
Oil consumption problems with recently purchased Audi 22 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
Last week we bought a 2009 Audi A5 from a dealer. When we collected it the digital oil gauge registered as half full. Over the weekend we clocked up 100... -
What SUV do you recommend in terms of best value for money? 21 May 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm currently running a Mazda CX-5, which is coming to the end of its PCP schedule. I love the car's handling, though not too keen on the low end power... -
Bought a car with faulty brakes - what are my rights? 1 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I bought an Audi S5 from a dealer in Leicestershire (not Audi). The MoT was issued in late March and, I am guessing, was obtained by the... -
Audi MMI Sat-Nav 6 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
Hi HJ. I have a 2014 Audi A6 avant with MMI. The Sat-Nav is very good at getting you from A-B but massively inaccurate when providing traffic reports,... -
Can you recommend a large and comfortable car? 22 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2009 Honda Civic 1.8 iVTEC Si-T. I'm looking to buy a new car of medium size for around £25,000. Some of the cars I've looked at are... -
Buying a luxury 4x4 - which one? 12 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
My fiancee and I want a luxury, high spec 4x4. We only drive around 5k miles a year so running costs are not an issue. Budget is up to £35k but ideally... -
Is my keyless Audi A8 particularly susceptible to theft and how can I prevent it? 10 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a one-year old keyless Audi A8. I have read reports about the theft of such cars. My local Audi dealer says he is not concerned and has had no... -
When should I think about changing my 2008 Audi Q5 for a Range Rover Evoque? 21 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I own an Audi Q5 2008 bought as soon as the vehicle was released into the UK market. I managed to persuade the dealer to sell me their demo model at 1,200... -
Changing his clock 9 May 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am considering changing my 2001/51 BMW 525dSE Auto with 74k miles and a full BMWSH. It has run like a clock for the six and a half years I have owned...

