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  BMW 4 Series - petrol or diesel? 12 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a new BMW 4 Series. Taking into account I will do around 12,000 to 14,000 miles per year, would you recommend the petrol 428i or 420d diesel?
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  Running-in a CVT 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  How would you recommend running-in a car with a CVT gearbox, such as the new Subaru Forester XT?
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  BMW 3 Series causing strange noises 20 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2001 BMW 3 Series E46 and there is a strange noise coming from the rear of the car when I drive at through roundabouts or when the weight gets...
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  Are there any new vans available without a DPF? 18 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me if there is van available that does not have a DPF? I drive 10 miles per day, with the odd run of 35 to 60 miles every six weeks.
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  A small used car for a 20 year old 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car that will be reliable for around 200 miles a week, on a low budget (£3,000 tops). This means I want good mpg, and I am only 20 and male so...
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  Rim size for Skoda Superb estate? 28 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I wonder what rim size you would choose for Skoda Superb Estate? Also, what rim size is optimal for winter tires? I live in northern Europe so I drive...
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  Can you recommend a specialist left-hand drive dealer? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Three years ago you advised of a reliable dealer who would buy my LHD Citroen and he was great. Now I want to go the other way. Please advise me, as I...
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  leaving a car unused 16 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We will be away for up to three months, and will be leaving our two cars (Honda Jazz 2008 and Hyundai i30 2012) on the drive. Are there any pitfalls for...
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  Money-back on a non-starting 206? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a V-registered Peugeot 206 a week ago for my daughter from a local garage - I paid £500 cash, and now the car will not start or drive. Can I...
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  Is this Kia valuation about right? 18 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a 2005 Kia Sportage 4WD with 45,000 miles on the clock and FSH for £4700 at an independent dealers. Does this vehichle have a chain...
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  Unexplained knocking on a Fiesta 25 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Every time I turn to the left around a bend I get this loud knocking noise from the rear passenger side. I have replaced a spring, rear axle bushes, rear...
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  Yeti or Qashqai? 14 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have road tested a few cars for Motability leasing. Its come down to a choice between the Yeti 1.2 and the Qashqai 1.6 Acenta. Any advice from readers...
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  What small diesel automatic? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new but not too big diesel automatic - what do you recommend?
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  Do I need to change the timing belt or chain on my X-Type? 27 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 56 plate 2.5 AWD Auto Jaguar X-Type, approaching 60,000. Do I need to be thinking about cam drive - i.e. belt or chain?
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  Does the Mazda 2 have a chain cam? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Can you please advise if a Mazda 2 1.3TS2 has a chain cam and also if it has a dual mass flywheel?
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  Avoiding EcoBoost turbo troubles 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is the new Ford 1.0-litre engine reliable? Have there been promlems so far?
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  Why don't people forget golf and go for a walk? 21 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Perhaps a cheaper option for RM (21st April) and others regarding golfing trolleys, would be to forget the car and golf and go for a good walk?
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  Whining S-Type differentual 1 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am very pleased with my S Type but suspect a whine is developing at the rear, have they any known problems and is there a solution?
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  Peugeot 1007 automatic fault 9 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  While driving the car stopped and on the screen it came up automatic fault the car wouldnt go into gear i switched off the engine and restatred it it was...
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  Petrol or diesel? 17 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  How often or how long a drive is necessary to regenerate a TDI 2.0 170 bhp Q5? I would mainly use for city runs ...6-10k annually. How long should the...