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  Should I leave my Suzuki Baleno running for a few minutes before switching off to save the turbo seizing? 12 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is it a good idea to allow a Suzuki Baleno 1.0 to tick over for a few minutes before switching off - to allow oil to circulate in the turbo - to save it...
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  Have I made a big mistake buying a diesel Renault Captur? 26 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a new diesel Renault Captur. Have I made a big mistake not taking heed of government warning?
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  Which car is the better option, Toyota Auris hybrid or diesel? 18 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Which is a better car to buy, the Toyota Auris diesel or hybrid? I do a combination of town and road driving, approximately 70 miles a day, so I need something...
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  What are the real mpg figures for a Volkswagen Golf V? 26 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Can you provide the real mpg figure for a 2008 1.4 Volkswagen Golf and Golf Plus TSI SE DSG 5-door. The figures on the list don't distinguish between petrol...
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  Should I swap my BMW 3-Series 1.8 for an Audi S3? 15 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a BMW 3-Series 1.8 F30 M Sport diesel which is great on fuel but I fancy an Audi S3 instead. What should I do?
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  Peugeot 308 SW anti-pollution warning light - what does it mean? 29 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Peugeot 308 SW. Today the anti-pollution warning light has come on. Am I still able to drive the car?
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  Selling a car with faults 9 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
  We want to trade-in our Honda Accord for a new car, but have noticed that it has developed a few faults. It seems to be a faulty fuel injector and the...
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  Is engine flush treament worth doing? 25 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Honda are offering a 'premium service' package that includes an engine flush treatment on our 2007 170k Honda Civic. Is this worth doing as I assumed decent...
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  Blocked DPF 4 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Despite driving in a 'DPF friendly' way my 2010 RAV4 SR150 auto has a blocked DPF at 67000 miles which won't regenerate. Toyota won't cover this want...
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  orange warning light on fiesta finesse 1.3 has come on 7 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  orange warning light on my fiesta finesse has come on, any ideas what it could be? it happened before and there wasnt a problem with engine car dealer...
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  Increasing oil level - any idea why and is it serious? 16 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Car was serviced 5000 miles ago. The oil level has now risen. I have checked the dipstick so it is not a faulty sensor. Any idea why and is it serious?
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  Should I buy a Lexus RX 400H with a high mileage? 14 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Should I be worried about buying a 8-9 year old Lexus RX400H with 130,000 miles on the clock?
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  Buying a Volkswagen Tiguan - will if suffer from DPF issues? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My wife is looking to purchase a 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan and will be doing approx. 14,000 miles a year. She will be doing some motorway driving, approx....
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  Used car for long commuting - what's best for £4k? 6 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking for a used car with a budget of £4000. I am commuting 130 miles daily and 90 per cent of this is motorway cruising. What cars would you recommend...
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  How often to use air con to keep it fit? 28 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I recently bought a second hand Toyota Aygo Black 1.0L with air con. How often should it be used? Does it reduce mpg greatly if used in this small car?
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  Would you recommend Terraclean performance tuning for my BMW 118d? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering trying Terraclean performance tuning on my BMW 118d, in the hope of improving emissions and improving performance by removing engine carbon...
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  Can you suggest a BMW with good fuel economy? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to replace my 2003 Nissan Primera diesel estate and want something with 50mpg+. I've test driven a BMW 116d SE and like eight speed automatic...
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  How much should a replacement cat converter cost? 13 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have been quoted £2000 to replace the catalytic converter on my Toyota Verso by a main dealer - is this a fair price, It seems a lot.
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  What's the mpg difference between the 1.0 ecoflex and 1.2 ecoflex engines? 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of buying a Vauxhall Agila. Can you tell me the real mpg difference between the 1.0 ecoflex and 1.2 ecoflex engines?
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  How can I improve the ride on my Hyundai i20? 24 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Hyundai i20 is a good car but the ride on standard Hankook 185/60 R15 tyres is distinctly choppy. I’m in the processing of buying two new tyres, what...