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Driving a CVT - should I always change to N when in traffic? 27 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have driven automatic cars for years and have always changed to neutral when stopped at traffic lights. I now drive a car with CVT transmission and wanted... -
Buying a used Range Rover Sport - which engine is best? 15 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I wish to buy a used (2010/11) Range Rover Sport, but am not sure which engine to go for. I do around 10,000 miles annually, so fuel consumption is not... -
Should I fit mud flaps to my new Audi Q3? 29 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have purchased a new Audi Q3 1.4 TFSI Automatic in Glacier White. Can you recommend any additional items to retrospectively fit to the car? What is your... -
Can a stop-start system cause turbo damage? 7 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have just ordered a Skoda Octavia 1.2 petrol. The car has a stop-start system fitted for economy, but surely it is good practice to let a turbo engine... -
Buying a new car - Kia Venga, Hyundai IX20 or Nissan Note? 31 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering purchasing a Kida Venga, Hyundai ix20 or Nissan Note. Which would be the best petrol version considering value for money, fuel economy... -
What's the best new car for £8000 or less? 24 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I need a five-door car for a daily commute of five miles. My key criteria in order of priority are reliability (I want to keep it for at least five years... -
Buying an old, cheap car for commuting 6 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I already have an 09 Range Rover Sport but I only do a 60 mile round trip to work every day so I'm looking for a very cheap car I can buy that would be... -
Buying a Skoda Yeti - petrol or diesel? 29 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy a new Skoda Yeti but cannot decide if I should get a petrol or diesel. I do 15,000 miles per year; consisting of one or two monthly trips... -
Best estate for £12k? 16 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have up to £12000 to spend on a large estate for camping trips. Because it will not be used every day, I have a Kangoo Diesel Van for every day use,... -
Buying a used car - petrol or diesel? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Saab 95 petrol turbo auto 2.0 which I love, but my mileage has increased and it is costing me a fortune in road tax, petrol and servicing.... -
Repeated illumination of engine exhaust light - is there anything I can do to clear the fault? 26 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
The emissions warning light on my 2008 Mini Cooper came on last year and after visiting our local mini dealer and being quoted £380 for a new sensor we... -
Is this 2001 Ford Fiesta a good purchase for my granddaughter to learn to drive in? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have the opportunity of purchasing a Ford Fiesta 1.4 with 44,000 on the clock. It's a 2001 and the vendor has owned it from new. The purchase would be... -
What's the correct tyre pressures for a Skoda Octavia? 21 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own the latest Skoda Octavia Elegance, but am having difficulty finding out the correct front /rear tyre inflation pressures (tyres fitted 225/45R17).... -
Would you recommend a Nissan Qashqai or Hyundai ix30? 5 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am undecided between buying a new automatic Nissan Qashqai or a Hyundai ix30 and would welcome your advice, based on reliability records. Even the Ford... -
Recommend a small, economical runabout? 21 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
Our main car is a Volkswagen Touran. We require a second car primarily as a local runabout. We’re looking for something cost effective in fuel and insurance,... -
Will my Mercedes-Benz 220D benefit from Shell V-Power diesel? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have been trying to decide whether my C-reg Mercedes-Benz 220D, extremely well looked after by a Mercedes specialist family in West Hampstead, would... -
Is it legal for American car hire companies to charge additional road tax? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
My sister hired a car online in America shortly before her flight to London Heathrow. When she went to collect the car she was faced with considerable... -
Can I convert a Bentley Arnage to LPG? 25 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a Bentley Arnage, with a 4.4-litre V8, can it be converted to LPG? If so where would you recommend and how much would it cost? I... -
Looking to switch to petrol – what do you recommend? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Having read a great deal on your site regarding the cost of keeping diesels on the road, I'm seeking to switch to a petrol car with a budget of around... -
Should we buy a petrol or diesel? 19 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We're interested in a new Kia Sportage KX-2 automatic and intend to keep the car for seven years, but can't decide between the diesel 2.0 and petrol 2.0...
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