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  Revving Caravelle 31 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my Caravelle. The revs shoot up occasionally whilst driving around town. We do low mileage, mostly around town, and the car can go...
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  Deutschland lüber alles 28 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased an Audi A5 2.0 TSI coupe. My wife uses it to commute to work and it has done 3,285 miles, mostly short journeys of less than 16 miles...
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  Could we postpone a full service on our Toyota Yaris due to its low mileage? 12 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2009 Toyota Yaris with a mileage of only 2,400 on the clock after two years. The car received its first service at 1,023 miles. Although it would...
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  Why is my Skoda Fabia Greenline II returning worse mpg than the Fabia Greenline I I had previously? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a Skoda Fabia Greenline II estate, having run a Greenline I estate for nearly three years and easily achieved the stated combined...
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  Which tyres should I fit to my Porsche 911 993 which offer the quietest performance? 2 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am about to change the complete set of tyres for my Porsche 911 993. I currently have Contisport Contact N1. Assuming all the N-rated tyres from all...
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  The Someday Smut 22 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me what a particulate filter does and why and how often they need replacing?
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  DSG issues 20 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Recently ordered a car and quoted 13 week delivery on 29/03/11. Informed today that the build date is to be mid August with delivery mid September,...
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  What is causing a condensation problem in my 2001 SEAT Leon? 15 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am trying to sell a SEAT Leon 1.6S Petrol 2001Y with 68,000 miles on the clock. However, it seems to have a condensation problem, especially in the cold...
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  No particulate place to go 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am changing my car this year (2006/56 Mercedes E280CDI with 30k miles) and am considering either Jag XF, BMW X3 or perhaps another Merc. My concern is...
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  Toyota Yaris turbo fault 2 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  The turbo is free and turning but will not kick in on my Toyota Yaris. All the pipes have been checked with no fault found but i'm unable to find out why....
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  How much will it cost to repair my 1998 Ford Fiesta's gearbox oil leak? 13 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 1998 Ford Fiesta 1.3's gearbox is leaking oil and there's a slight whining noise on pull-off in first gear. Very occasionally it cuts out when pulling...
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  Leaving me behind 4 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was wondering whether there is anything I need to do if leaving a car unused (garaged) for about 4 weeks? Or anything to do when back before starting...
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  Do all Suzuki Swifts jolt when driving slowly? 27 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2009 Suzuki Swift 1.5-litre which is jolty when driving slowly in traffic. Is this the drive train resistance, is it a fault with the design or...
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  Looking for a second car with low running costs and street cred - will the Ford Focus fit the bill? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 19-year-old lad who has had a 1.0-litre 3-door T-reg Volkswagen Polo for 18 months now, and I am looking to move on to something bigger and more...
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  Do you know why my Vauxhall Corsa is cutting out? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 1998 Vauxhall Corsa Ecotech cuts out two minutes after starting. It has fuel in, and when it runs it is smooth, not lumpy at all. I think it could be...
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  Why is my Ford Transit Connect losing power? 19 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2006 Ford Transit Connect which passed its MOT two days ago, but now it has no power. It feels as if there is no boost from the turbo. I've checked...
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  Does my Peugeot 306TD have a turbo fault? 9 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Can someone offer advice about my Peugeot 306TD? The car starts first time and runs well, with no misfiring or whistles, but there is no turbo effect whatsoever....
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  Clever revver 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2007/57 Vectra estate with the 1800 petrol engine. At low revs in 1st/2nd gear I sometimes get a power loss for a few seconds. It then needs some...
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  I put in two litres of petrol before realising and topping up with 40 litres of diesel. Do I need to drain the tank? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Watching a lady reverse a very large van between my car and the other petrol pump, I was distracted enough to pick up the petrol instead of diesel filler....
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  Glowing report 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I own a Mercedes C220CDI and at the last service I was advised that 3 glowplugs need replacing. A price was quoted but I was advised that if the plugs...