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  Why are PHEVs more expensive than petrol equivalents? 2 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a PHEV. I do around 7000 miles a year, many of them short runs of less than 20 miles. The car I’m looking at is approximately...
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  How do you rate a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 petrol automatic as a camper? 6 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
  How do you rate a 1994 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5 petrol automatic as a camper? It has 43,000 miles on the clock. I am familiar with the Autosleeper conversion...
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  I need a space saver wheel for a 2009 BMW 330i - can you help? 29 May 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 330i BMW 2009 I took off the run flats but I need a space saver wheel what size do I need?
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  I'm after a workhorse MPV - what do you suggest? 3 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for an MPV for carting around me, my wife and two dogs, with space for an ageing mother and (fold up wheelchair) plus stock for our pub! It...
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  How do I keep a petrol particulate filter in good condition? 27 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Fabia TSI automatic and live in a rural area so speeds are low and limited to 30mph for miles around. The auto keeps the revs as close to 1500...
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  Should I fill the petrol tank of my classic car prior to winter storage? 18 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Should I fill the petrol tank of my Mk1 Mazda MX5 prior to winter storage?
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  Is a TVR Tasmin a good investment? 4 Jan 2019 (Ask HJ)
  There is a TVR Tasmin (wedge shape from the 80's) on eBay with a salvage yard that it is a Cat C write off due to light fuel line engine fire. The seller...
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  How do I know if my car is in a DPF regeneration cycle? 29 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  How do I know if my car is in a DPF regeneration cycle? It would appear that the engine should not be switched of while this process is taking place but...
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  How can I tell if the clutch in my car is failing? 18 Dec 2018 (Ask HJ)
  How can I tell if the clutch in my car is failing?
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  Is a fuel system flush worth it? 28 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My Dacia Sandero Ambience has just had its third service by the main dealer. They are recommending a fuel system flush to remove moisture. My car has only...
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  Should I add a diesel additive to keep my DPF working properly? 28 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Is it worth using a DPF additive in a tank of superdiesel to keep my car's DPF clean?
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  Are faraday bags useful to stop keyless entry theft? 26 Feb 2018 (Ask HJ)
  Are faraday bags for car keys viable? Surely when the key is removed to enable the engine to be started it becomes vulnerable to hacking. Also, once started...
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  I do 15,000 miles per year - should I go for petrol or diesel? 10 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I do 15,000 miles per year and almost never do less than 30-mile round trips. I would like a diesel but think I'm on the cusp mileage wise. What do you...
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  Is replacing a turbo an expensive job? 9 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 10 year old Kia Cee’d and my garage has just identified that the turbo is producing a whistling noise on acceleration. They also gave me the impression...
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  Are the fuel economy figures for the Mercedes-Benz GLE 500e Hybrid true? 9 Oct 2017 (Ask HJ)
  The Mercedes-Benz GLE 500e Hybrid specs suggest we will get 76.4mpg. Is it true?
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  I put petrol into a diesel car - how do I rectify this? 29 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I put petrol into my diesel Dacia Duster. How do I rectify this?
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  Part of the convertible roof on my new car has broken off - where do I stand with getting this fixed? 16 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a Mini Cooper S convertible recently and within a week, an interior cover running across the width fell off. I took it to a garage and found out...
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  Why does my engine coolant light come on when I tow my caravan? 1 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2012 Ford Mondeo 2.0. When towing my caravan the engine coolant light came on with loss of power, after a minute or so the power returned and the...
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  Should I get a Ford Transit Custom or a Volkswagen T5 Transporter? 24 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Given all the pros and cons and what you know about the Ford Transit Custom and Volkswagen T5 Transporter, if you were to buy a 2014 year combi van to...
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  Is there a comfortable, petrol SUV that feels sporty with a good load space? 22 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I need to find a petrol SUV with a high driving position that's good for long runs (have dodgy hip), has a sporty feel, decent size carrying capacity and...