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Buying a used seven seater - what would you recommend? 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used seven seater: it must be reliable as well as economical to run (fuel, insurance, road tax). What would you recommend? -
Should my Suzuki SX4 have been sold with newer tyres? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
The original tyres have perished on my April 2012 Suzuki SX4. A report prepared by Kwikfit states that the tyres were manufactured in week 33 of 2010.... -
Please warn your readers to carefully check their service indicators after a service. 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I thought you would be interested to hear of a couple of things affecting my Audi A3s. I have a 2.0T FSI Quattro owned from new, serviced within the Audi... -
Who's to blame and what redress do I have and with whom? 18 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Citroen Berlingo 1.9 Diesel van on a 52-plate (2002) with 89,200 miles from a local garage on the 30th March 2010. Within the first week, the... -
Should I buy a Hyundai i10 without a service history? 27 Jul 2021 (Ask HJ)
I am in the process of buying a 2011 Hyundai i10 which has done 25,000 mileage, one previous owner. The service history looks good but stops at 2016 (which... -
What do I need to look for when viewing a Mk3 Vauxhall Cavalier SRi? 13 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am going to look at a Vauxhall Cavalier SRi redtop car and I wanted to know what I should be looking out for and what sort of questions I should be asking? -
What's the best, Euro6 LWB van for campervan conversion? 15 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
Could you recommend the best LWB panel vans suitable for a campervan conversion that would meet Euro6 diesel emissions standards? It needs to be reliable,... -
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... -
My car suddenly veered off the road and crashed - any idea why? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I was driving my one-year old Audi A3 at about 40mph on a rural road near my home when the car suddenly veered to the right, crossed the road, knocked... -
Experience with Volvo after alternator failure 2008 V70 8 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volvo V70 D5 registered in August 2008, with 41000 miles. It's alternator failed in late June 2012. The quote to repair from a Volvo dealer was... -
Should I have my BMW 525 SE's engine rebuilt at great expense or scrap it? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned my BMW 525 SE automatic since new in September 2001. I have fastidiously maintained it, including recently even changing the so-called for... -
Should I sell my Passat? 14 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a second hand 2010 Passat Estate (R line) with just over 100,000 miles on the clock. Recent fault (engine management light on, limp driving) diagnosed... -
Accelerator problems with Toyota Avensis 29 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have had some accelerator problems with my 2002 Toyota Avenis 1.6 petrol. When the car is cold the accelerator jumps massively during gear changes, specifically... -
My car has been parked up for a long time - does it need a full service before going back on the road? 31 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
My Land Rover Discovery has been garaged for a very long time. We intend to use the vehicle again in the winter and have requested a basic service in order... -
Need a used family car with space for a wheelchair 27 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are coming off Motability as my disabled son will possibly transfer to residential college in the next two years. In the meantime, we likely have to... -
Economical petrol engine for 25,000 annual mileage? 26 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
What simple engined economical petrol family cars can you suggest for mainly motorway use of 25,000 miles per annum? I am considering a Skoda Octavia 1.2... -
How long should BMW take to fix an engine management fault on my 320? 13 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I recently booked my car for a service and the engine management light was on. It is a 320 petrol coupe and the three-year warranty expires at the end... -
Fan drivers 25 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I recently wrote to you about a buying experience at a large car showroom when my sister bought a 2003/03 BMW 320d SE. I recommended she get her local... -
BMW 320i xDrive hesitancy under acceleration 8 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2013 BMW 320i petrol xDrive manual, with 31,000 miles on the clock. I have had an ongoing issue with a hesitancy under acceleration. When the... -
Is there a known fault with the DSG on my 2012 Skoda Octavia? 20 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
I've been told by my local Skoda dealer that my 2012 Octavia 1.8 TSi DSG Estate needs a new DSG as it suffered a failure. They found metal debris in the...