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Which MPV is most reliable? 28 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our Toyota Verso D4D is now eight years old with 63,000 on the clock from new. We've had no problems but are thinking about changing it. We don't need... -
Buying a used Volkswagen Tiguan - what should I look out for? 9 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of buying a used (2013) Volkswagen Tiguan with 58,000 miles on the clock. How reliable are these cars and what should I look out for when... -
What's the best small auto? 5 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife is now 70 and wants to replace her Nissan Almera with something fun to drive and suitable for local short trips. Five door preferred, comfort and... -
Which four-wheel drive is best for company lease? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm an employed land agent wanting a company car lease - four years - for 20,000 miles a year. It must be four-wheel drive and offer low tax. What do you... -
Why is my Vauxhall Vectra so noisy? 12 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a 2002 Vauxhall Vecta diesel. The car drives fine, but the engine is really noisy. Is this normal for this type of car? -
Why won't my Citroen Saxo start? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2000 Citroen Saxo 1.5 diesel. Yesterday, as I was driving home from work, the car started to lose power and slowly died after two miles. When I... -
Buying a used saloon - Honda Accord or Peugeot 508? 28 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to spend £10,000 on a comfortable reliable saloon. I don't fancy the rear-wheel drive of a BMW and am considering a 2009 Honda Accord (petrol... -
Ford C-Max - will it suffer DPF problems? 20 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Motability scheme car is up for renewal and I’m considering a Ford C-Max diesel. Should I worry about DPF problems? I only do 5000 miles a year. -
Are there any known engine issues with the Renault Megane? 10 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2009 Renault Megane 1.5DCi Sport Tourer from a dealer two months ago with 44,000 on the clock. Since then the engine has cut out five times.... -
How far do I need to drive to regenerate the DPF? 28 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking to buy a used Skoda Octavia estate. This will be my first diesel and I’ll be driving eight to nine miles a day. Does it make sense to buy a... -
Why are more people not replacing their headlight bulbs? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am noticing more and more vehicles with only one headlight working. Driving home one evening last week I counted 1 in 12 cars had faulty lights front... -
Make me a shortlist? 24 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
Can you please short list 3 to 5 cars that would in your opinion fit the following - new or used, 1.6 Ltr engine or less, easy to live with but interesting... -
Which small automatic up to 1.4-litre should I buy? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have been driving for over 50 years and, having had my current car for over seven years, I am thinking of buying a smaller, more economical model, possibly... -
Jaguar XF 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I know you are a fan of this car and I'd like to take the plunge and buy new, but is the diesel worth the premium over petrol? -
What's wrong with my Nissan Almera's gearbox? 30 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Nissan Almera has a very noisy gearbox. The car shakes when reversing, and to select reverse gear is very difficult. In neutral it doesn't make much... -
My Vauxhall Vectra automatic is creeping forward at tickover - what's wrong with it? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1800 auto. The ECU light has just started to come on when driving and this has only happened after the last service.... -
When can we see Fisker cars in the UK? 22 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
Where can we actually see Fisker cars and sit in etc? -
Which engine should I choose for the Peugeot 5008? 5 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
Does the 1.2 PureTech in the Peugeot 5008 struggle on hills or would it be better to go for one of the diesels? -
Is it legal to use remote start to defrost a car? 16 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Jaguar F-Pace with remote start ability. Is this legal to use to warm the car and defrost? The car remains locked and will not drive if the fob... -
Is the BMW 4 Series supplied with a tool kit? 11 Aug 2021 (Ask HJ)
Does the 2015 Bmw 430D convertible come with a tool kit as standard?