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What's the best small hatchback on a £1500 budget? 15 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
My son lives and works in London and needs a small and cheap car for short local plus some longer journeys. A economical to run hatchback with space for... -
Is the Ford Powershift gearbox reliable? 20 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
Has Ford sorted the problems with the Powershift gearbox? An automatic used Focus estate ticks most of my boxes but I am worried that the Powershift could... -
Why does my air con sometimes blow warm air? 5 Jul 2018 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Transit Custom's air con is cold, but sometimes goes warm. There's no pattern to it. It's had a new relay and regas. When it's warm the fan isn't... -
Why is the steering intermittently heavy on my Volvo 245? 25 Jun 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought an immaculate Volvo 245 two years ago and have been gradually working through glitches. It went through its MoT two weeks ago with no advisories.... -
Why does my radio cut out after a few minutes with the engine off? 30 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Focus. The manual states that with the engine off, I can listen to the radio for one hour. I can't, it cuts out after a few minutes. This... -
What's the cheapest way to source a spare wheel? 11 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Jaguar XF doesn't have a spare wheel. I would like to buy a 'get you home spare wheel' and jack to go with it. I'm having problems finding one at the... -
My Peugeot 307 won't turn off, what do I do? 4 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
How can I make my Peugeot 307 stop running. I tried taking the key out and disconnected the battery, but it's still running. It's very annoying as we have... -
The air con failed in my Mazda 2 - why are replacements taking so long? 20 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
The air con unit packed up in my Mazda 2 and my local dealer confirmed that the condenser has failed. Due to failures they now have 18 on order from Mazda.... -
Why won't my Vauxhall Zafira rev above 3000rpm? 28 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a Vauxhall Zafira 2001 1.6 petrol which has not been driven in months. It drives but won't go over 3000 rpm. It will when parked but there's white... -
Can I do anything to improve the fuel economy after the emission update? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI had the emissions update six months ago. I have since discovered a drop of 6.5mpg. Skoda say they cannot do anything, can anyone... -
Does a creamy substance on the oil cap indicate head gasket problems? 21 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
Does a creamy substance on the oil cap indicate head gasket problems? -
Is there anything, other than long runs, that can clean a DPF? 2 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
What year were DPFs introduced by Ford and Vauxhall. Also is there anything out there that can really clean them, apart from long drives? -
What luxury car would you recommend? 18 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
After 8 years driving a SEAT Leon I want something a little more luxurious. What do you think I should get, a 2015 BMW 3 Series 2.0 TD 320d EfficientDynamics... -
Buying a small auto - B-MAX or Jazz? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a Suzuki Swift with a manual gearbox on a 2007 plate. We are considering changing it for a 1.6 petrol Ford B-MAX (2013 model) with a PowerShift... -
BMW 325ci - why has the oil pressure light come on? 26 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
The oil pressure warning light on my 2002 BMW 325ci comes on when engine revs fall below about 700rpm. The oil levels are normal, the oil warning sensor... -
Need a large MPV with easy access and auto 'box 5 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace our 2008 Ford C-MAX automatic 2008 model with a new car. The replacement must be as good (or better) for accessibility. It must... -
Volvo V70 noisy air con - should I be worried? 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a Volvo V70 T6 from new. However, on occasion, the air conditioning unit makes quite a racket. Should I be worried? -
Why is my new Volkswagen Passat so noisy? 10 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
A few months ago I bought a new Volkswagen Passat GT estate. The car drives well enough, but emits a loud drone on all but the smoothest of roads. It is... -
Why is my Mazda 3 jumpy at slow speeds? 16 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a Mazda 3 (2008 model) with 120,000 miles on the clock. Over the past few months it has become rather jumpy at low speeds. I remember on my previous... -
Burbling from cooling system 21 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2007 Jaguar S-Type diesel and noticed a burbling sound from the cooling system. It usually lasts a couple of minutes then stops. The...

