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Did biofuel cause my Citroen DS3 to break down? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 8-month-old Citroen DS3 e-HDI 110 stopped at the side of the road with the engine management light on after I had lost all power and the car refused... -
Which used supermini for £7000-£8000 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
This is the first time I've bought a car in 10 years and I'm stumped! I can spend between £7-8000. I need a 5-door, 5-seat car that will be used for... -
What do you think of the new Ford diesel engines? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Would you please kindly clarify for me as to what one can expect from the latest range of Ford diesel engines? I am currently shopping around for a nearly... -
Which car should I choose? 14 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I wonder if you could give me your opinion on what car i should purchase next. My partner and I are really torn between a Ford Focus C-MAX or a Renault... -
Need a 4x4 - which SUV/Crossover would you recommend? 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a Ford Galaxy for carrying three kids to school. It has been a very good car for clobber, although obviously uninspiring to drive, but... -
Which diesel 4x4 for low miles? 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My immediate rural location requires a 4X4 to cope with narrow lanes, muddy verges, getting out of the way of other vehicles and winter conditions. My... -
Which small car to replace our Ford Fiesta? 14 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife owns a 1999 Ford Fiesta 1.25 five-door hatchback but now fancies something more modern. The car must accommodate a set of golf clubs in the boot.... -
Which MPV? 4 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace a 56-plate Mazda 6 Estate with something smaller now my twin daughters are 5 and no longer need a double buggy etc. I do short... -
Condensation problem - Subaru Legacy estate 27 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have an 09 reg Subaru Legacy Boxer Diesel Estate. From new, every Winter, I get really bad condensation inside the vehicle. Last Winter, I had to de-ice... -
A reliable used family car 18 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a secondhand reliable and economical family car, budget upto £5.5k/£6k. It should have no more than 75/80k on the clock ideally, so... -
Diesel Particulate Filters 24 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I'm aware that modern diesel engines have particulate filters that can be unsuited to repeated short journeys (require a long run to clean them up, e.g.... -
What's the best battery to have in an infrequently used car? 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My Mazda MX-5 is used only at weekends and often even less frequently. It's parked on the street. Over Christmas/New Year, the battery went flat and had... -
Is there a reliable, fun used coupe or convertible for under £4000? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Is there such a thing as a reliable, small, good to drive coupe or convertible with leather seats on a budget of up to £4000? Am I asking for the moon? -
Dogger bunk 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a friend who is a recluse living with his dog at the end of a rough, mile-long, track. He is of limited means; but he is a mechanical genius who... -
Old car for old 27 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
Recently I wrote off my beloved car, which I had purchased new, three years ago from a Mazda dealer. The insurer, Swiftcover, wants to supply me with another... -
Carden centre 27 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am currently looking to buy a Civic CR-X due to being a Honda fanatic. After browsing the usual places (Autotrader, eBay, etc.) I came across a reasonable... -
Lorry lead 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Could you recommend a suitable second-hand basic, reliable twin-cab 4x4 for my school cadet force? It will be used as a safety vehicle when out in the... -
Less to the pound 10 Jan 2009 (Ask HJ)
Really enjoyed your test of the Mazda 6 2.2 diesel. This car is on my shortlist to replace my current Mondeo 2.2 Titanium X estate that is now 2 years... -
Can I fit a towbar to a Skoda Octavia Scout? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a 2014 Skoda Octavia Scout for towing a caravan. But Skoda say they cannot fit a tow bar to this car and I can't find anyone to supply... -
Do I need my MX-5 cam belt changing? 1 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2002 MX5. According to Mazda the cam belt should be changed at 54000 miles but I've only done 38k. However my local garage (small independent)...
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