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  What fuel should I use in my 1963 Velocette? 17 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  What fuel should I use in my 1963 Velocette?
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  Buying a used Audi A3 - which engine is best? 27 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am well aware of the problems of certain Volkswagen engines, but I like the old A3 5 door body shape as visibility out is good. Which is the best, most...
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  Would I benefit from higher-grade petrol? 4 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have driven a BMW E30 318i automatic from new which I had converted to run on unleaded petrol when leaded petrol was phased out. I currently always refuel...
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  Buying a car for holidaying in Spain? 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  In view of increasing car hire and insurance issues, I am thinking about buying a car for my use when holidaying in Spain 6 times a year. I am considering...
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  1990 Scirocco keeps snapping clutch cables 4 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My 1990 Volkswagaen Scirocco had its clutch replaced in November 2013 along with the clutch cable. Since then the cable has snapped on five occasions....
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  What's the best family estate? 4 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We currently have a Honda Civic but are expecting our second child soon so are looking for something a little bigger. Our main criteria are: - Under...
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  Winter driving - car won't start 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 13 year old Audi A6 Allroad, which I use in the Alps in the winter. However, I’ve noticed that the car runs very poorly in cold weather and sometimes...
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  Tyres changed for none-runflats on a BMW 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchase a used BMW 318i SE from a non BMW Franchised Dealer. When I test drove the car is had Bridgestone Potenza Run-Flat tyres all round....
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  Extra wheels with winter tyres 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We live in South-West France, and the winters can get pretty cold (earlier this year it was -20, although that is exceptional). I would like to get some...
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  Winter tyres: Your advice versus my Insurer's advice? 18 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm fitting winter tyres to my front-wheel drive Roomster. Both the tyre dealer and my insurer (the latter checked with their technical dept) said front...
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  Tyre pressures 6 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I owned a Ford Fusion a few years ago. The Owners Handbook had the usual section on the tyre pressures for the car, normal and heavy load. To my surprise...
• Ford Focus 51 plate 1600 auto 130,000 miles - Focus electrical problems is it terminal ? 22 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  the central locking problem again. I have booster pack that will not start the car fully charged when in this condition but it will normally start with jump leads from another car but start like it has a low battery. As soon as you connect a running car you get all the normal ignition lights
• Report says 80 mph speed limit is bad for......... 9 Jan 2012 (Forum)
  was nothing more than a "populist gimmick" and wrote: "It is difficult to see how any benefits of an 80mph speed limit would outweigh the costs. Past evidence shows that speed limit increases lead to substantial rises in road deaths, as well as other potential negative health and economic impacts
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  Buying a car with corroded wheels 30 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Viewed a car for sale four days ago at dealership (2007 plate). Only half the disc on each alloy wheel was corroded (1-2mm deep) in particular around the...
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  Breakdown services and battery sales 29 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Please publish this warning to your readers. Two week's ago, my wife's car failed to start. Being a member of one the largest car breakdown service...
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  DERV hurt 9 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased my first diesel car and have been informed that I should put the expensive diesel in from time to time as it is a cleaner fuel...
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  Lumpy idling Tigra 3 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Tigra, which I've had about two weeks, has developed a fault. It drives fine, it starts fine, and it runs great until it's warm enough for the air injector...
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  K-Series and gaskets 27 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I wish to avoid a the common head gasket failure on my MG TF I have approached my local garage who quote £430+vat to replace the cylinder head gasket,...
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  My car won't start 19 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI wont start! I have checked the fuel system and fuel is coming from the tank to the injectors, but it does not seem to return to...
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  How should I remove a nasty smell from my Saab 9-3's interior? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 51 reg Saab 9-3 SE TiD with half-leather trim, I have owned it for the last seven years. I have kept it much longer than planned but it keeps...