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Need a car comparable to Toyota Land Cruiser V8? 25 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a Land Cruiser V8 auto but Toyota are not importing them any longer into the UK. I do a lot of towing quite often with two large horses,... -
Is the Volkswagen 1.4 TSI a problem engine? 19 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 SEAT Ibiza 1.4 TSI with a DSG gearbox. I am thinking of getting rid of it due to the numerous engine and DSG problems I have read about and... -
Need a comfortable car for towing 30 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my Audi A6 Avant diesel as I want to upgrade my racing car trailer, which would have a weight of 2000 to 2200kg when fully loaded.... -
Adjustable dampers - do they really work? 24 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
It seems that every time I read a road test of a sporty car, the reviewer raves about adjustable dampers/adaptive chassis. I am in the market for a... -
Looking for a family car with 4x4 capability 27 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
We currently own a Toyota RAV4 and Audi A4. We need to sell both and get a family sized car, which has occasional 4x4 ability (prefer two-wheel drive which... -
What's the best diesel for £2500? 14 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have just had my 1998 Volkswagen Golf TDI written off in an accident. As a result, I have £2500 to spend on a replacement. I'm thinking of Audi A3, Volkswagen... -
Are run flat tyres worth the expense? 5 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my 2004 Ford Mondeo with a new estate car. I have looked at Audi A4 and BMW 3 Series amongst others. A problem with the BMW is... -
Sporty hatchback for a 21 year old - what do you recommend? 15 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm 21 and recently got myself a good steady job, with a decent income. Having driven my parents' Fiat Panda for the last three years, I'm looking to get... -
Can you remove the DPF legally? 17 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My neighbour's son recently bought, at reduced cost, an Audi A5 3.0 TDI with faulty EGR and DPF. He claims he can have the DPF removed after the EGR... -
Keeping a car over seven years old 20 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Audi A3 is regularly maintained/serviced, MoT'd etc. All advisories noted and acted upon. Cambelt done-of course! Since I intend keeping it for... -
What alternative to a Golf Plus? 6 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I drive a 1.4 TSI petrol Golf Plus, which is three years old. I like the highish driving position and I need a petrol engine (6000 miles a year). I don't... -
Can you recommend a specialist who can repair a misfuelling error? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
On Saturday evening, with the distance to empty stating 40 miles on his 2002 Audi A4 1.9 TDI estate, my father misfuelled, putting approximately 25 litres... -
Replacement keys 9 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've recently puchased a 2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro. It is a fabulous car and has been garaged during it's ownership by both previous owners. The last keeper... -
Have you heard of remote car keyfobs activating wireless doorbells? 22 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Regarding wireless doorbells and car remotes, we have just such a doorbell, with a choice of treble or bass chimes. Ours is set to treble, but from time... -
Buying a medium size coupe / performance car 15 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of £6000 to replace my current SEAT Leon TDI, and am looking at an Alfa GT Coupe, Audi TT, Golf R32, Golf GTI, Maxda RX8, Alfa Beria, Seat... -
Recommend a four wheel drive? 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I now have a 50 mile round trip across Woodhead Pass over the Pennines, then on some steep country roads, to visit my girlfriend. I drive 32,000 miles... -
Is Sure Sell a good way to sell a used car? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I took your advice on using BCA’s Sure Sell to sell my beloved, owned-from-new Audi A8. It was a great experience right from the first phone call, and... -
Replacing a V70 with a new petrol estate 5 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2002 V70 2.4 petrol auto estate and are looking to replace it with something of similar size. The car averages 8000 miles per year and being... -
How does the quality of a SEAT compare to the quality of a Volkswagen? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you advise how the quality of a SEAT compares with the equivalent Volkswagen? Is there really a significant difference in the build and finish to justify... -
Which estate car or MPV for a young family? 30 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are expecting our first baby in June and we are in the market for a new car. We also have a dog and have come to the conclusion that we need...

