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Which petrol should I choose? 27 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
I run a Ford Mondeo 1.8 estate (Dec 2005). It has done 55,000 miles. I cover around 5,000 miles per year - much local but with 300 mile motorway journeys... -
Economical tow car 8 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I tow a 1500kg caravan with an 2008 E280 CDI Estate. I want to replace this car with a 4x4 for better traction in mud/snow. I need a car which has a large... -
Does Shell V-Power give better diesel fuel economy than BP Ultimate? 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have usually used only BP Ultimate diesel in my Land Cruiser, but I have recently tried the Shell V-Power diesel. I am not totally sure but I appear... -
Sebring service intervals 28 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Chrysler Sebring and cover 15-19000 miles ayear mostly on rural roads or motorway. The draw back with this car is the 9000 miles service interval,... -
Buying a quality used car - what do you recommend? 20 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
After 20 years of reliable service, my beautiful 1991 Volvo 940GL estate is finally reaching the end of the road, and I need to buy a replacement, of similar... -
Starting problems on a Nissan Micra 17 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Nissan Micra 2003 new-shape which has been OK for at least a year, but is now having starting problems. It will not start at all. I called... -
Would you recommend a BMW M Sport 3 Series or an Audi A5? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a budget of around £17,500 and I'm looking at the Audi A5 or BMW M Sport 3 Series coupe. Fuel economy and cost of insurance is important as well... -
Any idea what is causing my son's 1998 Renault Megane to cut out? 8 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
My son has had a 1998 Renault Megane from new, now 12 years old and 90,000 miles on clock. It keeps cutting out when driven. It starts again, but then... -
Is it worth swapping our MINI Cooper S for a newer model to save on running costs? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a MINI Cooper S 07-plate with 35,000 miles that we love, but feel it can be expensive to run. Our local BMW MINI dealer has told us we can save... -
Is a fault in the brake light switch causing cruise control problems in my Volvo S80? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo S80 has about 114,000 miles on the clock. Recently the cruise control started dropping out for no apparent reason. The "Cruise" indicator light... -
Why won't my Nissan Primera start? 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
When trying to start my Nissan Primera P12 it won't rev, it just splutters and then cuts out after a while. When turning it over it will start but won't... -
Out of Focus 24 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
A friend is thinking of changing her 3-year-old Ford Focus Diesel manual for another car. Could you advise what types of similar mid range cars are available... -
Have you had any feedback on Tesco's Momentum99 premium fuel? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My W-reg Audi 1.8 Sport was bought new and has done 58,500 miles. I normally fill up with Shell V-Power following your advice and I like the improved smoother... -
Why is my Peugeot 206's engine management warning light coming on? 16 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 206 XSI 1.6 petrol has an anti-pollution fault and engine management fault light on the dashboard. It also went to reduced power with little... -
What do you think of the new diesel EDC automatic gearbox in the Renault Megane and Scenic? 14 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I enjoy your reviews excellent. Renault have brought out a new 1.5 diesel EDC auto gearbox going into the Scenic and Megane. I would be interested in your... -
Recommend a reliable, economical estate car with lots of space for music equipment? 10 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a estate car. I am a part-time singer and am looking for the right car for me. It needs to be a good size for my music gear, reliable,... -
What's causing my RenaultSport Clio to 'kangaroo' under acceleration? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Renaultsport Clio 200 brand new two months ago and am experiencing issues with acceleration, particularly from cold starts. On six or seven... -
What's causing my FIAT Brava to lose power? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Fiat Brava SX80 1.2 16V (2000) which suffers a severe loss of power when attempting to reach 60mph on the motorway. Power drops off and the car... -
Smokeless moans 1 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
As a pensioner I have understood diesels to be less efficient than petrol on short journeys as they take awhile to warm up. Can you explain what EGR and... -
Chast iced 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would appreciate your advice. I have a Land Rover Discovery 3 fitted with standard mud and snow all-weather tyres. I have two or three ski trips planned...