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  • I am impressed with my Daihatsu - why have they been withdrawn from the UK market? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I bought my Daihatsu Terios Tracker in 2003 because I wanted an automatic with a high seating position and which was able to fit into my narrow garage....
  • How can I stop my BMW 316 burning oil? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 1.8-litre 2003 BMW 316ti Compact automatic that has covered 96,000 miles. In the last year and a half it has started to using oil. It is not burning...
  • Replacing a V70 with a new petrol estate 5 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have a 2002 V70 2.4 petrol auto estate and are looking to replace it with something of similar size. The car averages 8000 miles per year and being...
  • Running-in - how's it done? 29 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    In September I will take delivery of a new Audi A6 3.0-litre Diesel Multitronic. The car has been already manufactured and is on its way, very slowly,...
  • Which car can I replace my Jaguar S-Type with? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have driven Jaguars for the last fifteen years, but would like to downsize for my next car. What models should I be looking at to replace my S-Type that...
  • How can you disable speed camera alerts in a Nissan Note? 23 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I understand that the French Authorities have banned the use of speed camera detectors and can impose fines up to £1250. I have recently become the owner...
  • Head gasket on Corsa 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 56 plate Vauxhall Corsa with 40,000 miles. I have taken it to garage as it is losing water and when checked the oil and water are mixing. The...
  • Which SUV to replace my Toyota RAV4? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I would appreciate your advice on what would be a good replacement for my 8-year old RAV4, which has been excellent. Should I look at the latest RAV4 or...
  • Why is my Citroen C5's battery draining itself when left stood? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Citroen C5 automatic diesel. I have experienced problems where, when parked for a number of days, the battery runs down. I had it checked by the...
  • Manguler gearbox 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
    In your reply to WS on 8/10, you warn of the need to be careful with automated manual gearboxes but do not specify the problems. I intend to replace my...
  • Used large family car 28 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Want to buy a used family car which can accommodate 3 children and have enough boot space to store their belongings. Need a reliable car which will...
  • Buying used 4x4 for a vet - what would you recommend? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter needs advice about replacing her ancient and increasingly unreliable Freelander. As an equine vet she drives about 30,000 miles a year...
  • Horsa for Corsa 10 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter owns a 2004 Vauxhall Corsa which has done sterling service on her horrendous commute to work for the last few years. Only 18 miles round trip...
  • Wuff car wanted 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My husband and I are both now retired and are considering the most suitable car for our retirement. We would like to travel in the UK and Europe, taking...
  • Miles per Galant 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have driven a Mitsubishi Galant 2.2 automatic for 11 years. The steering mechanism is leaking oil, so we need a new car. I am in my eighties, drive on...
  • Porsche Boxster RS60 Spyder 8 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a Porsche RS60 Spyder, but prices seem to vary, can you help? Porsche Centre Bristol had a 10k mileage car that they reduced from £35k...
  • Do you know what is causing a gear selection problem in our Nissan Micra automatic? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My partner is the second owner of an excellent condition 1996 Nissan Micra 1.3 GX Auto that has a gear selection problem, The selector has to be used with...
  • Lexus battery fully charged but car still "dead" 2 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My dad has a 1998 Lexus that isn't used very often and so the battery has gone flat a number of times. He now leaves the battery on charge periodically....
  • Buying a small four-wheel drive 9 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My wife has a Hyundai Coupe, having had many BMW 3-Series. She loves the Hyundai, but we want a used small four-wheel drive as my Jaguar XF is useless...
  • Best way to sell a 6 month old car 7 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My father in law has been advised by his GP not to drive anymore (he's 80) so he is taking the advice and stopping, however he only bought his latest vehicle...
 

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