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Rattling noise on Toyota Avensis 21 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Avensis D4D (2008) with 120k miles on the clock. I've never had an issue with it, but recently, when the car is idling, a rattle has developed... -
Buying a first car for £5k - any recommendations? 11 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I will be buying my first car soon which will be used for city driving and occasional motorway driving. However, next year the car will be used primarily... -
headaches and fatigue - car use 28 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
while i drive my diesel car with windows open i start to feel ill experiencing fatigue and headaches. I dont know if this is usual of diesel vehicles and... -
How reliable are hybrids? 24 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
Is hybrid technology reliable? I think thinking of buying a new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Will it be better than the diesel version? -
Why no prestige family MPVs? 17 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
Why do prestige manufacturers not make a car like the Ford S Max? It is superior on space and driving position to my current 5 Series so looking to test... -
Good feedback on Drive the Deal 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Thanks. Became aware of Dive the Deal for sourcing a new car through your column. What a find. Ten weeks later the new spec E-Class is on my drive. Quick,... -
Short term car insurance - implications? 24 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
If I allow my brother insure himself to drive my car using one day internet purchased car insurance: Would I have to tell my existing insurance company... -
Other driver changing his story after an accident? 22 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
Whilst driving on the M27 a car in the offside lane aquaplaned and hit our offside. The driver said he lost control when he aquaplaned. He then denied... -
Winter tyres are superior in performance to 4-wheel drive without winter tyres. 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I thought you might like to hear that we bought the S-Max you suggested to replace a Land Rover Discovery 3 and can confirm your advice that the winter... -
Selling a car with no MoT? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My current car is due it's MOT and I do not intend to put it through due to the cost this would entail and also the mileage. I know of someone who may... -
Buying a replacement for my Jaguar X-TYPE 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I bought my X-TYPE Jaguar 2.5S in 2005, and have had total reliability since. It's a delightful car to drive except for the four-wheel drive system, which... -
Is this fuel economy acceptable for a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI? 29 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I know you have reservations about the economy of the VW 1.6 TDI. I have now covered just over 30,000kms [19000 mls] and have averaged 62.3 mpg. Although... -
Can new tyres affect my fuel economy? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive an Audi A3 1.6TDI, driving 20,000 per year with fuel economy on motorways between 58mpg and 64mpg depending on weather, temperature and traffic... -
Buying a 4x4. What would you recommend? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a 4x4. My garage has recommended a Honda CR-V, a Toyota RAV 4 or a Nissan Qashqai. I have never driven a 4x4 so it is important I find... -
MPV for five adults under £7k 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Our 12 year old Grand Espace needs replacing after 215,000 miles. We have to seat three 6' sons in the back so leg room and comfortable proper adult sized... -
BMW X3 - Manual or Automatic? 9 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
We are thinking of buying a new BMW X3. What's your recommendation on the transmission to go for, manual or automatic? Most 4x4s seem to have automatic... -
What do you think of the BMW 330i? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
We're thinking of changing our car and are looking at a 2008 BMW 330i (the 272bhp model). We do around 8000 miles per year and want something that is fun... -
Is there a way to limit DMF problems in terms of driving techniques? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Is there any way to avoid the dreaded Dual Mass Flywheel problems other than by not buying a diesel? Are they affected by driving style or maintenance?... -
Buying a small first car 29 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
My daughter is 25 and has just passed her driving test, I have seen a 56 plate Peugeot 207 1.4 petrol, with 40,000 miles on the clock. It drives very well... -
Is there a known fault with the Daihatsu YRV 4Trac gearbox? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've got a problem with my 1.3 Daihatsu YRV 4Trac. Its gearbox seems stiff and gets stiffer as you drive it (it still drives though, and does not grind)....
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