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Superfragilisticexpialigocious 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm on my second Mondeo 2.5V6. I've run them both on ordinary unleaded but at about 68k miles (now 72k miles) my car developed a misfire at low revs when... -
Miles per gullible 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Octavia 2.0TDI DSG bought new in 2005. Fault-free so far but a bit too noisy - especially road roar at speed and engine noise in town. I... -
Can I get my deposit back after test driving a car with incorrect mileage? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just paid a £200 cash deposit on a used car at a trader's premises. We test drove it and the car appeared ok. At the time I had no internet access,... -
Should I keep my current Mazda 3 as a secondary family car? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are working in the same town so basically we just need one car for commuting, as we're currently driving a 57-reg Mazda 3. Now she's pregnant.... -
Turbo charges 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2007 BMW 335i reg 2007 12 days ago from a dealer as a trade sale from a dealer my company has dealings with. It was sold as seen, and out of... -
Unprotection racket 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Today I received my car insurance renewal and was asked for a 25% increase in premium. This in spite of having nine years 'protected' no-claims discount.... -
Do I have to pay a speeding fine from our holiday in Spain? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have been sent a letter with photos from Ministerio Del Interior Leon Spain about a speeding fine we seem to have incurred whilst driving in Menorca.... -
Pick and shovel 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have just acquired a rural property access to which will involve about 2 miles along first a semi gravel road and then an unmade dirt track to the house... -
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Can I reject my Mercedes-Benz C-Class because it doesn't match quoted fuel economy figures? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I cannot achieve Mercedes-Benz's quoted fuel consumption figures for my new C250 CDi. Despite many of my trips being long distance, the average fuel consumption... -
Noisy parker 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
While my car was parked on my drive it was hit by a young driver who it seems fell asleep at the wheel. The police were called, and after testing that... -
Does my 2004 Ford Fiesta have a fuel pump fault? 23 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4 petrol which has developed an annoying problem. While driving, it has an intermitting problem of pulling back as if it was... -
How can I make my Toyota Yaris' instruments easier to see in bright sunlight? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently purchased a new Toyota Yaris and I am generally quite happy with my choice. However there is a 'but'. This model has an analogue instrument... -
Why does the fitting of a non-Skoda part to my Octavia mean that Skoda won't contribute to repairs? 13 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
After reading your generally positive review, I bought an 07 Skoda Octavia 4x4 1.9 diesel estate in January. It's a great drive and very economical; however,... -
New for old 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
What do you recommend for new car? I am 69 and my wife is 66. Our current car is a Volvo S40 SE 2.0 Diesel 41,000 purchased from new Sept 2004. Looking... -
Which comfortable, economical car for a daily 160-mile commute? 7 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I commute 160 motorway miles a day to and from work, and currently drive a 2004 Vectra 2.0DTi. It's an ok car, it seems happy enough to do 70mph in a straight... -
Which small luxury diesel would you recommend for long-distance comfort? 28 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having driven a Citroen XM, then a Mercedes-Benz E-Class and then Jaguar XJ diesel saloons for the last 20 years, I am now looking for a small, luxurious... -
I'd like to replace my Hyundai Coupe with an ix35 - should I wait for the 1.7GDI version, due in the autumn? 25 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of changing my 3-year-old Hyundai Coupe. I could do with something a bit more frugal on fuel and VED, and something which will cope with the... -
Which heavier manual car could I replace my 2002 BMW 320d Touring with? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2002 BMW 320d Touring for the last seven years and, among other things, it has excellently towed my Swift Challenger caravan which has an... -
Diesed off 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a SAAB 9-5 Estate1.9 JTDM Manual for some 18 months. The car was first registered in March 2006 and has covered 52,500 miles. The kerb weight...

