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  • How should I remove a nasty smell from my Saab 9-3's interior? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 51 reg Saab 9-3 SE TiD with half-leather trim, I have owned it for the last seven years. I have kept it much longer than planned but it keeps...
  • What tyre pressures should I use in my Audi A4's Sunew tyres? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently bought an Audi A4 2.0-litre petrol saloon on a 2004 plate. It has come with different wheels and tyres to standard, hence this request...
  • Does my Nissan Almera have a glow plug fault? 25 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I have owned my Nissan Almera 2.2 Di S for about eight weeks now, and it's run with no problems. After returning from a week's holiday I am having real...
  • Which car models are available with DSG transmission? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am fairly sure you listed a number of makes/models with DSG transmission options in a relatively recent reply in the Daily Telegraph. I failed to make...
  • My SAAB 9-3's seatbelt mechanism appears to have broken - any opinions? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I was driving home yesterday when I heard a sharp noise in my right ear. It sounded louder than a central locking motor in action but not much. On checking...
  • Blinged prejudice 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a Mazda6. I read your Mazda6 2.2 Diesel road test on the web site, which is generally very positive, however, at one point you...
  • Siller blacked 17 Apr 2010 (Ask HJ)
    I currently run a BMW 3 series, now 8 years old. Both my wife and I are in our 70's and find it increasingly difficult to get into our car because of the...
  • Filter cough 23 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Can you advise concerning a blocked DPF, on our 2006 Jaguar S Type 2.7 diesel that caused a major breakdown at the end of a holiday on which we travelled...
  • Common scents? 26 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
    A few months ago I remember reading an article that stressed the importance of taking rest periods and remaining alert on long journeys. I cannot remember...
  • Injection moulded 4 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
    I need some advice on my 2004 Mondeo TDCI auto. It’s done 74,000 miles. From cold, it starts, but blue smoke fills the road and it runs roughly. When driving...
  • Can you recommend a non-corrosive alloy wheel cleaner? 8 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
    Can you recommend a non-corrosive alloy wheel cleaner which will remove marks, due to brake dust?
  • Buying a nearly new Passat - what should I look out for? 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a late 2015 Volkswagen Passat diesel - 1.6 TDI - from a dealer. Is there anything in particular I should know about or look out for...
  • Need a car with a high seating position 1 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I have £15,000 to buy a car. It must have a high seating position (I am just over five feet tall, be reliable and feature an automatic gearbox. What do...
  • Importing a car 14 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I will be returning to the UK from Switzerland and would like to return with my pride and joy. Are the costs of importing very high and is it complicated?...
  • Buying a new Audi Q5 - which colour is best? 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm in the process of ordering a new Audi Q5, but I can't choose a colour. Should I stick to Daytona Grey or go for New Floret Silver?
  • Black smoke from a 307 diesel? 29 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has a 2005 Peugeot 307 1.6 HDI that has a diesel knock and blows black smoke on starting. It gets worse then better, occasionally running well...
  • Cabrio roof failure 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My local Renault dealer failed to diagnose why my cabrio roof mechanism has failed and wants hundreds to pull it apart and do a physical check! Is there...
  • Ford Cougar or MG ZT190? 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking at buying either a Ford Cougar 2.5 V6 or an MG ZT190. Which do you rate? I have a newborn baby to think of, too.
  • Does my Mazda MX-5 have a dual mass flywheel? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Does my 1.8 Mazda MX-5's MZR engine have a dual mass flywheel fitted?
  • Which cars are cheap to insure and run for a 17-year-old? 20 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
    Can you let me know what is the best car for a 17-year-old, especially with the insurance part of the bargain being so high?
 

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