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Finally got a long drive in the Superb iV 27 May 2021 (Forum)
Compared to the purchase price and running costs of the V60 T4 we were considering its certainly a good buy. -
Can you suggest a family car for London and occasional longer drives? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
We have a maximum budget of £14,000 for a reliable, used SUV or estate with good economy and lots of space. We were originally drawn to the Renault Kadjar... -
Do garages try to sell unnecessary extras when you go for a service? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently took my 2015 Ford Fiesta auto (12,000 miles) for its three-year service at our local Ford dealer. We had agreed a price for the service and... -
Citroen C Crosser 2.2 HDi (currently) - replacing a diesel SUV ? with what? 2 Aug 2017 (Forum)
Real MPG is a despectable low 40s (most of the time the C Crosser gets less than 30, in fact to be truthful really mid 20s except for on long motorway runs which it sees only a dozen or so times a year) SUV's are massively popular, but generally diesel, and we all know Diesel is NOT the future therefore you would think a Hybrid SUV whould get plenty of attention. -
I have serious safety concerns about Smart motorways - what's your opinion? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I commute along part of the M60, which for the last three years has been in the process of being "upgraded" to a Smart motorway. It has been without a... -
Is there a known issue with blocked injectors in the Citroen DS4? 12 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Citroen DS4, purchased two years ago. Since January, the engine light keeps coming on and the car will go into limp mode. I had the emissions... -
What is the cause of the white smoke when I start my Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi has done 147,000 miles. It had a previous issue where the glow plug light would flash and it would go into limp mode. I read... -
Vauxhall Insignia engine seizure - what are my rights? 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTI in March and took out a service plan with the dealer, who has serviced the vehicle since then. The vehicle had... -
Timing chain problem on SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI - a known issue? 22 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest your response to a recent question regarding a noisy timing chain in an Audi A1. My 2011 Seat Ibiza 1.2 TSI has suffered from a similar... -
Do you agree with this BMW service manager's views on DPF maintenance? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had a very interesting chat with a service manager at BMW Battersea whilst collecting my car. I have a 12-month-old new model X3 3.0-litre diesel. I... -
Should I buy a used Skoda Superb diesel? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a used Skoda Superb estate as our family car as I am 6-feet 3-inches and my teenage sons are 6-feet 5-inches and 6-feet 1-inch (and growing).... -
Which family SUV for commuting and long holiday trips? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
In looking to change our car (a 2003 old shape Volvo V40 2.0i turbo Sport Lux). We have been considering the KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDI 2 or Hyundai ix35 due... -
What do you think of the Volvo C30? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Skoda Roomster diesel bought new. Now it has 78,000 miles on the clock and I think time to change. For a couple of years I anticipated relatively... -
Noisy turbo after replacement 16 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Six weeks ago, the turbo suddenly blew on my 2005 Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI 105bhp. I was shocked by this as Ive always been very regular and frequent... -
Fixing a misfuelled problem 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was in a hurry to get to the airport and accidentally put 14.8 litres of Shell Fuelsave Petrol in my 2006, 56 model diesel BMW 520d SE Auto. At the advice... -
DPF regeneration problem with Passat 16 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
The DPF light suprisingly came on after a motorway run between Liverpool and Northumberland. I tried the usual of driving as the manual stated, but an... -
Mazda 3 Transmission fault after 25,000 miles 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Mazda 3 in 2009. The vehicle has always been serviced on time and by the main dealer. At the third anniversary service the dealerships advised... -
This is why you should always idle your turbocharged engine after use. 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
RC of Brentwood is indeed wise to idle his turbocharged engine before shut-down. He will extend the life of the turbo, and save himself a lot of expense.... -
Should my partner's 1 Series BMW be using so much oil? 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
In January this year my partner took delivery of a new 1 Series BMW convertible. She is delighted with the car but was surprised when a few weeks ago,... -
Should I have my 2000 Mitsubishi Shogun converted to LPG to reduce fuel consumption? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm being offered a 2000 model Mitsubishi Shogun GLS V6 LWB 3-litre petrol model free of charge by a family member. It's a very nice car inside, and has...

