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Can you suggest a good SUV with torque converter transmission? 4 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My present Motability car is a Skoda Yeti 1.2 DSG. It's time to replace this car and I want my next car to have a torque converter transmission. I have... -
I misfuelled my car - what steps should I take? 23 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2013 diesel Vauxhall Insignia automatic. I accidentally misfuelled and put in just under five litres of petrol. After speaking to people in the... -
Should Ford contribute to a new gearbox in my Ford Fiesta? 4 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a three year old Ford Fiesta automatic that has 14,500 miles on the clock. From time to time, the engine judders when accelerating from stationary... -
Which is the better engine, the Kia Kappa 1.0 turbo or the Mazda Skyactiv 1.5? 21 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm used to driving a small diesel but I now want to change to a small petrol car. I'm looking at the Kia/Hyundai 1.0 turbo engine in the Kia Rio, they... -
Are all CVT gearboxes unreliable? 16 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Nissan Qashqai in 2013. After 30,000 miles and three years, the CVT gearbox needed replacing. Do all CVT auto 'boxes suffer with such ... -
Buying a medium sized estate - what would you recommend? 3 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a medium sized diesel estate for around £15,000, around three years old with average mileage. I do about 90 miles a day, mostly on motorway,... -
Why is my Astra going into limp mode? 2 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SRI went into 'limp mode' yesterday, I've recently had to fork out for a brand new automatic gearbox that set me back a bit.... -
Which tyres are best for the Toyota RAV4? 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace both front tyres on my Toyota RAV4 (2009 model) with Bridgestone Dueller 235/55/18. These tyres I am told by my local Bridgestone dealer... -
Ford Fiesta battery keeps going flat 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
Our Ford Fiesta will be two years old in July 2016. Ever since we bought it, we have found that battery goes flat after not using the car for a week to... -
Advice on a used medium sized car? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Mazda 323 1.5 79k car is due for MOT and will require welding to get through MOT, plus wings are badly rusting and wheel arches. What sort of... -
Volvo automatic problem 23 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Volvo V70 stalled approaching a junction. It restarted but would not change out of first gear. I selected manual gear change which worked, drove for... -
Best second hand 4x4? 11 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a second hand 4x4 as I'm going to be starting a self build project soon. My primary requirement is for traditional 4x4 capabilities,... -
Ford Galaxy Powershift clutch judder 8 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
Four weeks ago my Ford Galaxy 2010 Automatic began juddering during driving a bit like misfiring. I took to Shaftesbury Ford and the diagnostics said it... -
Buying a used BMW - M3 or M5? 3 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a second hand BMW M3 or M5. I only do about 8000 miles a year and I fancy something with four-doors and some speed when required. I am... -
Can you recommend a family friendly 4x4? 11 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I are about to buy a new/nearly new car. We have two young children of school age and we live out in the country, so four-wheel drive is essential... -
Need a used motorway muncher - what do you suggest? 7 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2006 Jaguar XJ diesel is starting to give me problems. The car has covered 109,000 miles and rather than paying for repairs I would rather change the... -
Buying a seven-seater car for short term? 13 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy seven-seat car for short period of six months. After six months am looking to sell this car. I need advice as to which car will... -
Buying a car with cruise control - which is best? 6 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have never owned a car with cruise control, but I now find that long trips cause me discomfort and I am thinking a vehicle with cruise control will help.... -
Any idea what's causing my Mondeo's temperature gauge to read in the red? 14 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
Recently, when driving on a motorway after 20 minutes or so, the temp gauge of my 2005 Mondeo 2.0-litre petrol automatic moved into the red. However, if... -
How can I adapt my Suzuki Splash's headlights for driving in France? 20 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
In November 2012 I purchased a brand new Suzuki Splash 1.2 Automatic. I intend taking it to France later this year but could find no guidance in the handbook...
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