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Mis-sold an Audi A4 TDI with an engine remap 21 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2007 Audi A4 TDI 170 which has been remapped, I bought it as a family car to go to work and take my son to and from nursery. I don't... -
Are diesel engines really that bad? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
Geoffrey Lean in the Telegraph blames diesel cars for pollution, forgetting that almost ALL commercial transport, on sea and land, runs on oil fuel. Modern... -
Real MPG - Hyundai i10 1.2 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a brand new Hyundai i10 1.2. I've done 1100 miles so far and I'm really disappointed with its fuel consumption. It's getting 40-43mpg.... -
Why is my Mercedes-Benz so thirsty? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Three weeks ago I bought a 10-month-old Mercedes-Benz B160 auto from a Mercedes dealership with 10,000 miles on the clock. I have been depressed by the... -
Can you recommend a prestigious estate car with seven seats for £5000? 29 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
As I work from home and do all the school runs and camping/driving holidays, I have a 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML270 (95,000 miles) but I want a car with better... -
What comfortable SUV for long journeys do you recommend? 1 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
What used small/medium SUV can I buy for long journeys including motorways which is refined and comfortable, up to £20,000. Only petrol or diesel please,... -
Which PHEVs are efficient on petrol power alone? 3 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
Which PHEV gives decent petrol consumption when running on engine alone ie long journey? -
What mud & snow tyres would you recommend for a Honda CR-V? 29 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2013 Honda CR-V currently on size 225/60R18 (100V) tyres. Can you recommend an appropriate mud and snow tyre for me please? -
What used small automatic cars would you recommend? 4 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a used (2017 -2022 ) good fuel economy car for short journeys but also good on motorways please. I need an automatic and have budget of... -
Toyota Yaris Cross - when should I use regenerative braking? 10 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
The handbook for my Toyota Yaris Cross advises only using regenerative braking when on a long descent. Does that mean I shouldn't use B mode all of the... -
Should I buy a very low mileage car? 8 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
Is there a downside to buying a very low mileage car? -
Why has my road tax gone up? 28 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
We received a renewal for road tax of £145 for our Suzuki SX4 S-Cross. I have just been to the post office to renew my car tax VED and they have charged... -
What is a reasonable price for a service plan? 1 Nov 2021 (Ask HJ)
I've recently bought a thee-year-old Mazda CX5 SE-L diesel auto with 18,000 miles on the clock. I do about 8,000 miles annually. My local Mazda garage... -
What's the most reliable used SUV? 6 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
My parents are looking to replace their trusty 2006 Skoda Octavia Estate with a used SUV. They have around £16,000 (less is better) to spend. They need... -
What is the future of classic cars? 9 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
What is the future for classic cars and should I buy one now that I am able to do so? -
What type of auto gearboxes are best? 11 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
Are there certain types of automatic gearboxes which are better than others? -
What is the most economical automatic for an 80 mile commute? 8 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I commute at least 80 miles a day but only drive an automatic. My budget is £6500. What is the most economical car in my budget? -
Why does my car constantly give me different ranges on a full tank? 22 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCi said I had 538 miles until the tank was empty when I first filled it. In the summer, it said 600 miles to empty. Tonight,... -
Is a Ford Transit van class four or class seven for MoT? 23 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
Is a Ford Transit van class four or class seven for MoT? -
Should I go for a petrol or diesel Land Rover? 12 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
I currently own a 2009 Range Rover Sport diesel and I'm looking to acquire a new Land Rover Discovery Sport. I'm not sure whether to go for diesel or petrol....

