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Audi A5 - Fault Side Assist 4 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2012 Audi A5, but have suffered constant problems with the ‘side assist’ on the right hand side – it keeps going off on its own. My local dealer... -
Need a cheap small car with good fuel economy - what do you recommend? 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am starting a new job and will need to commute 25 miles each way. I am looking for a new car that is very fuel efficient (my current 2005 Ford Focus... -
How should I store my Rover 45SE to avoid the battery going flat? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a Rover 45SE 1.6 petrol from new with 85,500 on the clock. We will be leaving the car at home for up to 17 days not garaged. The battery is two... -
Juke fuel tank range - what can I do about this? 15 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
On a 255 mile motorway run starting with a full tank, getting better than 40 average mpg, when we near our destination the instruments show a near empty... -
Thanks for your recommendation of API Engines for repairs to my Subaru's engine. 9 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I followed your advice and took my Subaru to API Engines who turned out to be excellent. Although Subaru (IM Motors) eventually (and too late) offered... -
Can you suggest what might improve the fuel consumption on my '06 Honda Jazz? 8 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Can you suggest what might improve the 33 miles per gallon I'm getting with my '06 Honda Jazz, 1.4, purchased 12 months ago. True I only do fairly local... -
How should we store our Chrysler Sebring for two months without a garage? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a 4-year-old Chrysler Sebring Coupe Cabrio. It is a little underpowered, but we like it. We are away for the whole of October and November and... -
Which tyres should I fit to my Toyota Avensis for maximum longevity? 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My Avensis is now nearly seven years old but has done only 40,700 miles, completely trouble-free. I therefore plan to continue running it until it starts... -
Which SEAT Ibiza TSI has the 3-cylinder engine and is it reliable? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
The only Ibiza TSIs on sale that I can find in 5-door SE version are two 2010/61s and they have the 3-cylinder engine, advertised as 1.2 TSI 105PS. Is... -
Clutch feels ‘spongy’ – what’s the fault? 28 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a Ford Focus 1.6 TDCi and the clutch feels soft and 'spongy' when pressed. We recently had a new clutch master cylinder fitted as the clutch would... -
Will I get from Kent to John O'Groats on a single tank of fuel in my Focus 125 EcoBoost? 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I sold my Golf once it was repaired and replaced it with Ford Focus 125 Ecoboost, which is really nice to drive. I see the real world MPG for this car... -
Can you recommend a car for my commute? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am searching for a used car for £7000. I commute 40-miles every day on national speed limit moorland roads and urban 30-40mph roads. All have a broken... -
Should I have the timing chain replaced on my 13-year-old Ford Mondeo? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 13-year-old Mondeo that is running well but I am wondering about the timing chain. If this goes the car is scrap. Should I have it changed and... -
What do you think of the Ford EcoBoost engines? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest your replies about the diesel/petrol question and your recommendation of the Ford EcoBoost engines. I find the idea of these very... -
Which small car to replace my Fabia which doesn't have a DPF? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of replacing my 89,000 mile 2004 Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI with a similar car. I do about 9000 miles a year, mostly short runs. In view of your... -
How does my Volkswagen Golf's stop/start system work with a turbocharger which needs cooling? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
The 'start/stop' system on my new Volkswagen Golf TSI is operating very smoothly and presumably contributing to its relatively good urban fuel consumption.... -
Peugeot antipollution light problem? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a second hand 307 Peugeot which I bought last year June. Last week I let the fuel level run very low and due to this the "Antipollution fault" light... -
Low mileage Yaris - buy? 22 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a cheap runaround as a second car and have come across a 2001 Yaris for £2,250. It has only done 20,000 miles, one one owner from new,... -
Should my son change the cam belt on his 125,000-mile Volvo V50? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
My eldest son runs a Volvo V50 2.0D and has now covered 125,000 trouble free miles. He has never changed the cam belt and his specialist Volvo garage who... -
Buying an Audi A3 - which one? 6 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am currently running a Hyundai ix35 diesel and am considering going to petrol as I only do approx 12-14K per year. I had Audis for 18 years and wonder...
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