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Are there any non-turbo 2.0-litre cars anymore? 14 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a 2.0-litre hatchback/coupe. It must be petrol and non-turbocharged. Do these cars exist anymore? -
What five mid-sized cars should I consider? 4 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
Four years ago I bought a Toyota Avensis Tourer which is now coming to the end of its five-year warranty and I’m thinking of replacing it. What I’d like... -
Am I entitled to compensation due to mechanical misdiagnosis? 18 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
A few weeks ago my husband's car broke down (2009 Ford Focus 1.6) and he called roadside recovery who diagnosed the head gasket had gone. We had it towed... -
Can you recommend a car to downsize from our Volkswagen Passat? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am currently driving a 10-year-old Volkswagen Passat B6 1.9TDi estate now coming up to 120,000 miles. Whilst this has been an excellent car I no longer... -
Failed engine on Vivaro van - what are my options? 20 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I lease a two year old Vauxhall Vivaro van. I’ve had it since new and covered 25,000 miles. A few weeks ago it started miss-firing when I started it up... -
Can the buyer of a car I sold sue me for a worn clutch? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I recently sold an 8-year old BMW 525D advertised as in good condition but with 127,000 miles on the clock. The buyer negotiated the price down because... -
Should my husband replace his Mercedes-Benz ML with a Porsche Cayenne? 14 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
My husband is on his third Mercedes-Benz ML. His current ML350 is now three years old and he is starting to look for his next car. He thinks this ML350... -
Should I idle my Mondeo 1/6 EcoBoost turbo even after short trips? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Thank you for recommending the Mondeo 1.6 EcoBoost. Your review advises "1.6 EcoBoosts need idling from hot before switching off otherwise oil in the turbo... -
Can you recommend a good petrol-engined SUV to replace our Toyota RAV4? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
As my wife and I will both be retired next year we are looking to run one car instead of two. We currently have a 2008 RAV4 D-4D, which was used for towing... -
Ford Fiesta - Persuading dealer to repair recently bought used fiesta 27 Jun 2013 (Forum)
mechanic used; "not fit for purpose". This set the dealer of a bit who got a bit personal about the whole thing. I asked him to pick up the car and asked whether he would fix it for free. He said that I had to get the car towed to him and he'd look at it but didn't respond to the price question. I rang -
Buying a spare wheel/tyre as my car does not have one. 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a RAV4 which came without a spare wheel, they give you a repair kit. I knew about this when I purchased the car and thought that it would probably... -
What should I replace my faithful Honda CR-V with? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am having to think about getting rid of my beloved Honda CR-V. It is now 14 years old and has been the best car I have ever owned. I bought it when... -
Which Mondeo Estate? 2 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my disappointing Mazda 6 Estate - 2.0 TDCI (121ps), partly because the local Mazda dealer (RRG) tells me that my frequent local journeys... -
Shooting sticks 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I would welcome your advice on replacement tyres for my 2005 X - Trail. Presently it has Dunlop Grand Trek ST20 215/60 R17's fitted. These were on when... -
Do I need to idle my turbo Skoda after long drives? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Skoda Superb Classic automatic, but because of my fairly low annual mileage and many short journeys I opted for the 1.8-litre turbo... -
Issues with my used Smart car. 20 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a car from a dealer 5 weeks ago. At the time he had said he had replaced all the plugs but if had problems to bring the car back. 2.5 weeks... -
Is Mercedes-Benz likely to produce a small "crossover vehicle" to rival the BMW X1? 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
Mercedes-Benz does not appear to be interested in small "crossover vehicles" like the BMW X1. Do you know of anything in the immediate future? I have a... -
Is the 7-speed DSG gearbox in our 2009 Volkswagen Touran sufficiently reliable to reach 150,000 miles? 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
Last week the 7-speed DSG box of our March 2009 Volkswagen Touran Diesel packed up, having done 53,000 miles. As you can see from the mileage we do mostly... -
Expensive repairs after a short time 20 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
We bought a second hand Audi A3 (2006/56 plate, diesel, 92k) from a garage at the price of £7,500 (the price had been dropped from £7,995 that weekend... -
KIA Cee'd tyre problem 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2009 KIA Cee'd 2.0litre diesel with 17” alloy wheels. It has done a little less than 17,000 miles from new. I have a couple of problems that...
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