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Can you recommend a used compact 4x4? 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
What in your opinion is the best used smallish 4x4? It must be automatic (for my wife to drive), but we don’t mind which fuel type. At present we use... -
What fuel economy to expect from a Panda TwinAir? 3 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can anyone advise me on the real mpg which is achievable in the Twin Air petrol version of the new Panda 4x4. Official figures suggest 57 (average) but... -
I'm tempted by a little Volvo 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm tempted by a Volvo C30 or an S40 to do 8000-10,000 miles per year. But it has to be automatic. Pity they don't do a 1.8 or 2.0 petrol auto. The choice... -
Citroen Berlingo Multispace Airdream - is it a good choice? 15 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am buying a Berlingo Multispace and am interested in the e-HDI 90 Airdream with semi or full auto and stop/start. Is this a good choice and does the... -
Is stop start a disaster waiting to happen? 27 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My first experience of a stop/start car was in a hired Ypsilon Lancia. Whilst it worked well, do you think that this is another motoring disaster waiting... -
I need a spare for my Avensis 13 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Just purchased a used (2009) Totota Avensis. No spare tyre, only an emergency kit. There is provision for a full spare tyre, so should I purchase... -
Using Shell V-Power with a classic car? 10 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
Owners of classic and vintage cars are being advised that new fuels with ethanol are incompatible with some materials used pre-1960. We are informed that... -
Why pay more for 'premium' Summer tyres? 6 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
Premium tyres size 235/40/18Y cost about £180 per wheel for my Mondeo. Budget tyres same specification cost about £70 per wheel. What am I getting for... -
High pressure pump for Peugeot 15 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1999 Peugeot 306 HDI2.0 The high pressure fuel pump has packed up, do you have any idea how much these are to replace? Cheapest way possible,... -
Petrol or diesel Avensis 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Toyota Avensis d4d tourer. I do about 12k miles a year, of which, maybe 4k on motorways. With all the problems I've read about... -
Buying a used X5 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
Live in South Africa, second hand X5, between 80-100k kms on the clock, fuel cost not an issue but I`m worried about DMF & Turbo`s. Should I go with petrol... -
Renault Megane stalling 6 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Our 2006 Renault Megane Sport has a chronic stalling problem, worse after filling with petrol. The garage seems unable to pinpoint the problem. It has... -
Economical seven-seaters 1 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
Would you please advise which is the most economical 7-seater in terms of fuel consumption, insurance and running cost? Would you recommend Qashqai+2?... -
Peugeot 407 - what do you think? 6 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
What does Honest John think of a Peugeot 407 1.6 HDI 2005? Would the 1.6 lack in power? What would it be like on fuel? Any particular problems to look... -
Petrol in a diesel tank 10 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I put in 26 litres of petrol in my 2.7 S type diesel Jaguar. Having realised this I then filled up to the tanks capacity (about 66 litres)with diesel.... -
Is 38mpg about right for my Ford Mondeo Titanium? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Mondeo Titanium X 2.0 TDCI (130) doing an average of 38mpg on Tesco diesel. I have looked on your car-by-car guide but cannot find any information... -
Why is my Skoda Octavia TDI reluctant to start? 30 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 54-plate (2005) Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI PD Elegance has developed a tendency not to start occasionally. It was checked by the Skoda agent, who found no... -
What winter or all-season tyres should I put on my electric car? 27 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I live in an area of Wales where we can get quite a lot of snow and ice in the winter. I have previously had 4x4s and fitted winter tyres but now have... -
Why can't I achieve real world mpg in my Porsche Macan S diesel? 29 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
In September 2016 I bought a Porsche Macan S diesel. The claimed mpg by Porsche is 46.3. Obviously I did not expect to get anything like this but my normal... -
Why are the general public so apathetic about fuel prices and the Protection of Freedoms bill? 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Instead of motorists rejoicing that a debate over road fuel prices was triggered by a petition signed by just over 100,000 people, we should be looking...
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