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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... -
Can I leave my Peugeot 3008's EGC gearbox in automatic mode? 30 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
Can you explain the workings of the EGC gearbox on the HDi 110 engine? The CO2 is only 130 vs 137 for the manual version (the HDi 163 that I originally...
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