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Buying a used medium sized diesel - what would you recommend? 8 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a medium sized diesel without DPF. After reading too many internet forums I am now unable to decide what to plump for given that there... -
Should I buy a petrol or a diesel? 15 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been driving a diesel-engined car for almost 10 years and, although I don't do high mileage any more, I am still potentially interested in staying... -
Choice of three executive saloons - which would you recommend? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of around £25k to buy an executive saloon. My criteria are as follows: - Diesel, over 45 combined mpg - Auto preferable but manual... -
What type of car is the safest? 23 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been looking at a number of articles/videos on what the safest type of car is and some say you can't beat the laws of physics so they recommend... -
Unusually rapid brake wear on a Suzuki SX4 2 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I drive the Suzuki SX4 top of range 2-litre diesel. Bought from new, it is almost exactly 12 months old and has done 15,000 miles. I drive a 65 mile round... -
Rear light issues with a Mondeo 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
Rear light not working, so changed bulb while lights were on. Now when I turn the lights on it won't light up - although when I press the brake, the bulb... -
Replacing a Mk1 Jazz 6 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my Jazz (Mk1) Sport (2006) which has been fairly good for the last 6 years (owned from new) and want something reliable, economical... -
Volvo swap shop 5 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Thanks for advice on a previously related question. I currently own a S40 1.9 D S (115) and saw a 03 S60 D5 for sale locally. Was interested until owner... -
Which transmission is better - Ford Focus Powershift or Honda Civic torque converter? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would like to arrange test drives in the Focus Zetec 1.6 Powershift and the new Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic. I would appreciate your opinion on both types... -
Which luxury sedan should I pick? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to buy my sixth car, which must be a premium sedan. I have shortlisted the F10 BMW 530d, W212 Mercedes-Benz E350CDI, new Jaguar XF diesel... -
Are all-weather tyres adequate for use in snow, or should I fit dedicated winter tyres? 2 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a set of Pirelli Scorpion STR tyres on a Volvo XC70. I discussed winter tyres with my local tyre dealer last year and he pointed out that Scorpions... -
Which dog-friendly SUV would you recommend to replace our Toyota RAV4? 28 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
We need to consider changing our 6-year old RAV4 before too long and need advice on which models are worth considering. It must be 4WD. We are also looking... -
Garage replaced one my my tyres with a winter tyre. 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased my car in December 2011 with a new MOT on it. It had recently failed the MOT as the n/s/r tyre needed replacing. The garage concerned therefore... -
Jaguar XF versus BMW Audi Q5 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
Advice required on best company car selection between Audi Q5 2.0TDi S Line Quattro v new Jag XF 2.2D in Premium Luxury trim. Jag seems better bet on... -
Which tyres should I fit to my Jaguar XF to improve the ride comfort, and should I tell my insurance company? 21 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have just purchased an XF premium luxury diesel. I let the dealer convince me that the 19-inch wheels and Dunlop Sport tyres as standard were great (they... -
Winter tyres and snow socks 20 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
Here in the UK I drive a 4X4 fitted with M+S rated tyres. How do these compare with "winter" tyres as, for example, required by law to be fitted on... -
As a former chauffeur, I completely agree that left-foot braking should be employed in automatics. 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I was a chauffeur, driving numerous people from Prime Ministers to the average man in the street for 22 years. Throughout all this time I left-foot braked.... -
Does my Audi A2's water pump really need replacing as well as its timing belt? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a five-year-old Audi A2 with 28,000 miles, owned from new and serviced on variable servicing by an Audi main dealer. We recently received a reminder... -
Would a Ford Mondeo be a good replacement for my Mitsubishi Galant estate? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Following a recent service and MoT of my 10-year-old Mitsubishi Galant estate, my trusted mechanic suggested it was entering its final year of reliable... -
Why aren't fuel pumps designed so that nozzles can't be replaced wrongly? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can anyone confirm that all petrol nozzles at a fuel station will also fit in the diesel holder of the pump? Around eight months ago I filled up at...
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