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Audi misfiring and spluttering - what's the cause? 10 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
This morning I pulled up on the grass outside my house to take something heavy out the car, when pulling off I accidently drove over a concrete stump which... -
Buying a used automatic - which is best for £9000? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Till recently I had a company leased car - a Ford Focus 1.6 diesel , Titanium X trim, with plenty of optional features (driver assistance pack, blind spot... -
Is age or mileage more important when buying a pick-up? 20 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a Mitsubishi L200 for work including towing a fairly heavy trailer. My is budget £7000. Obviously each vehicle is different but in principle,... -
I got a van for much cheaper than I've seen equivalent models for sale - should I be worried? 4 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
I bought a van that seems cheap for the miles that it's done. It’s a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro with 95,000 miles and the MoT was just done. I got it for £1500.... -
Is it a good idea to use the manual mode in my automatic when towing? 18 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a 2014 Skoda Yeti 2.0 TDI with a DSG gearbox and wish to tow a caravan (21ft overall). I have heard that the DSG system can be a... -
Why is the idling irregular when my 2003 Vauxhall Zafira starts up from cold? 1 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
After 140,000 miles of reliable use, my wife's 2003 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTi is misbehaving. At temperatures below 8c it starts instantly and fast idle... -
Peugeot Partner won't start 6 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot Partner van is struggling to start. It turns over okay, but takes ages to get going. When it does, it is very smoky and rough. I changed all... -
Chance to buy my company car 29 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hi, been offered the chance to buy my company car but can't get price/value do to higher than normal mileage. Car is 34 months old and has done 95000 miles.... -
Should I buy a new car now or wait till January? 27 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I was thinking of going for a car. I have no trade in so I am a "cash buyer". Should I buy now or wait until January? Also, Hyundai have a three year... -
High mileage BMW 1 Series - keep or sell? 15 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am currently running a 2008 BMW 118d. My mileage is creeping up a lot and the car has now clocked up 100,000 miles. I now have concerns about the longevity... -
Should I buy a car if its service history is missing? 14 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have tested and driven a 2008 Volvo V70 2.4D for sale with 43,000 miles on the clock and an asking price of £9850. The car is in excellent condition,... -
Should I extend the warranty on my Audi A1? 12 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm fast approaching the 60,000 mile mark on my 2011 Audi A1 1.4 TFSI. I'm averaging about 22,000 miles a year and I've been on the Audi service plan.... -
Can we ask for a replacement for our Skoda Citigo due to a faulty gearbox? 7 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
We bought a new Skoda Citigo last September from a Skoda dealer. From the first day until now we have a serious problem engaging first and reverse gears.... -
The timing chain has jumped - can I get any goodwill? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
The timing chain has jumped on my VW Polo 1.2 2003 model at 38K miles. VW customer services UK have refused to contribute to pay for repairs as a goodwill... -
Ford Fiesta or Kia Rio? 16 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am struggling to decide between a Ford Fiesta Ambiente 1.6 TDCi (minimal specs) and the Kia Rio 1.25 Petrol (Slightly higher spec - add. Trip computer,... -
Battery chuck ‘em 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was pleasantly surprised at reading about Renault's intention of developing 'quick drop stations' to swap batteries in their electric cars. For the past... -
Nervous, breakdown 10 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am 82 and my driving licence has been extended for three years. My Honda Jazz SE manual is nearly 8 years old and although it’s done only 38,000 mileage... -
Valeo of the doldrums 25 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
I said I was not happy with the automatic gear change of my eight year old Mercedes-Benz E270CDI. So my MB dealer did some tests and he tells me that... -
Enraging gears 16 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
Are you picking up any adverse comment on the gearbox of the Toyota Yaris 1.33 TR? My son bought a new one in May 2009 and from the word go it seemed difficult... -
CC top 7 Nov 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have decided to buy a CC - convertible with a metal folding roof. Having owned a 3 Series BMW convertible in the past, I find their servicing costs,...
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