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Trailer of destruction 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
I’m thinking of buying a used Nissan X-Trail 2.2 diesel 2006 – 2007 to tow my caravan but I have read a lot about failing turbos and a replacement cost... -
Mr Softy 11 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a medium sized car that is comfortable to drive. Most makes have stiff suspension, sports seats and the like. Why? I drive a 2004 Ford... -
Cab runneth over 14 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of purchasing a second-hand double cab pickup truck (for personal use, not work), post-2003. So far I have looked at the Mitsubshi L200 and... -
Wandering car 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
We want a selectable 4x4 (auto preferably) that is about 2 or 3 years old with excellent reliability and economy (which presumably means diesel, although... -
Reconditioned turbo keeps whistling - is this normal? 7 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
The engine management light came on in my 2012 Nissan Qashqai 1.6 diesel, which has done 42,000 miles. RAC diagnosed and exhaust and throttle control actuator... -
Smell of diesel after ignition - what's the cause? 1 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
There's a strong smell of diesel in my 2010 Nissan Qashqai after ignition, is there a specific reason for this -
What sensible car for £10k do you suggest? 2 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
I'm coming up to retirement very shortly and I need to buy a "sensible" car. I currently have a Nissan Elgrand 3.5 litre and a 3.0i BMW X5. I need to be... -
Is a faulty TPMS an MoT failure? 23 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan Pulsar N-Tec Dig-T Xtronic 1.2 which has done 30,000 miles. In the last few weeks I have been getting a warning on screen saying “Maintenance... -
Would an electric handbrake stop a car in the event of an emergency? 2 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
With the advent of the electric parking brake I found myself wondering how to decelerate a car if one is a front-seat passenger and the driver becomes... -
Can you recommend a petrol hybrid under £40,000 for towing? 10 Oct 2022 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2016 1.6-litre diesel Nissan X-Trail doing about 10,000 miles a year in total, of which 75 per cent is short urban journeys, the remainder... -
Nissan Qashqai sold with incorrect mileage - what can I do? 27 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I bought my Nissan Qashqai in 2012 after I was shown a photo of it by my local dealer. I really liked the car and was impressed that it had only covered... -
What's the best auto for £8000? 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
Which automatic gearbox car would you recommend for £8000? Must be relatively stylish with decent reliability. -
What's the best used EV for around £12,000? 18 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
As a family we have an Audi Q4 (my wife’s work car) and a Land Rover Discovery Sport (now 6 years old). I would love to be completely EV, but the 3+ long... -
What's the best car for towing a horse trailer? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy an affordable car for towing a horse trailer. We need a seven seater. My research points to the Skoda Kodiaq which can tow 2000kg.... -
Which petrol SUVs are best for towing? 4 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a 2013 2.0 petrol manual AWD Honda CR-V. My short commute dictates a petrol engine. It's both thirsty (35mpg) and underpowered when towing... -
Partic bristle 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
Time after time I read you comments about problems with DPFs and todays' copy of the Telegraph was no exception. I personally had my first problem after... -
Which car should I use to tow? 16 Sep 2024 (Ask HJ)
I have a choice of putting a tow bar on either my Kia Niro or Leaf e+. Which would you recommend and what type of tow bar? -
Can I replace the lead acid battery in my car with a lithium battery? 10 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
My diesel engine is a 1990 unit, can I just replace the lead acid battery for a lithium battery -
What's the best seven seater for an Uber driver? 18 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am an Uber driver and do more short journeys than long. I need 7 seats - what do you recommend -
Is my imported car ULEZ compliant? 13 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe which has the same engine as a Nissan 350Z , they are basically the same car. The 350Z is ULEZ compliant from 2003 models...
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