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  • Buying a new car - what would you recommend? 26 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm thinking of changing my car over the next few months. I am interested in what you would recommend based on the following: -I drive approx. 22,000...
  • Volkwagen Golf Plus diesel losing power 10 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I'm having an issue with my 2009 Volkwagen Golf Plus 1.9 TDI. After driving the car between 20 - 40 minutes, there is a sudden loss of power, a lot of...
  • Engine failure on used car - what are my rights? 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Five months ago I brought a used Mazda 6 diesel - 2010 model. When I bought the car there was 59,000 miles on the clock and it was in good condition. Two...
  • Which automatic car is best for a disabled driver? 1 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Due to a leg injury, I find it hard to use a clutch efficiently. I have a loss of feeling in my leg which makes it hard to gauge the bite when driving....
  • Narrowest cars 3 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Thanks to your excellent advise, we bought a top of the range i10 automatic in 2009. It is still a pleasure to drive under most circumstances but we missed...
  • Ford Fusion problems 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    On two occasions, over the space of two weeks, the steering on my Ford Fusion has suddenly become heavy. Three warning lights come on (oil, ignition warning...
  • Why is the fuel economy so poor in our Toyota Verso diesel? 26 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My wife drives a 2011 Toyota Verso 2.0 D4D with 60k miles on the clock. My wife drives mainly short journeys of 10 miles with a couple of longer motorway...
  • Driverless Cars .. let me pose a Devil's Advocate question 16 Mar 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Heres a Devil's Advocate question. With the increase in the 'no hands' parking assistance vehicles now available and (next year) driver-less cars being...
  • Peugeot 308 SW fault code - *Engine fault risk of filter clogging* 29 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My Peugeot 308 SW (2012 model) has a problem. When I start up it flashes as *Engine fault risk of filter clogging*. I've had the car serviced and a...
  • Mondeo Mk 4 TDCI - Temperature Gauge Faulty 2 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Hi My 09 tdci Mondeo MK4 has a strange temperature gauge issue. Sometimes it will appear ok (it never goes past halfway) but most other times not really. Usually...
  • Rejecting a faulty new car - what are my rights? 2 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I bought an Audi A5 from Macclesfield Audi on the 21st of November, after a week I got a 'gearbox malfunction' warning while driving, the message also...
  • Buying a petrol Jaguar XE - advice? 23 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Looking to buy new, something quick and mid-size, auto gearbox, and have narrowed test drive search to Jaguar XE 240PS Sport, Audi S3 or BMW M135i, although...
  • The new MX-5 16 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    We are considering trading in our 2 year old MX-5 for the new model 1.5 ESL. 1. Do you consider the 2.0 ESL the better option? 2. What would you...
  • Seven seat crossover? Cadillac or Mercedes? 22 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking for a crossover/soft-roader. We also would like 6 or 7 seats for times when we have my in-laws with us (for short drives mostly).Our driving...
  • Age versus mileage when buying a used car 5 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a used car to replace my 2003 Honda Civic Type S which I have owned for 11 years. I only cover about 3000 miles per year. Should...
  • What's the average lifespan of a DPF? 26 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have recently bought a four year old Volkswagen Touran 1.6 TDi with 17,000 miles on the clock and a full service history. The issue of DPF comes up...
  • Insurance write-off - what should I do? 22 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My beloved 16 year old Toyota Avensis (owned from new, 112,000 miles) was reversed into while it was parked by an unscrupulous elderly gentleman who "didn't...
  • Kia Cee'd misfire 9 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2012 Kia Cee’d 1.6 diesel which seems to "misfire" when accelerating between 1500 and 2000rpm. I use it as a driving school car and having it...
  • Can I reject a two year old car? 3 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
    The PAS system has failed on my 2012 Kia Venga 2 for the second time. This first occurred about two years ago and I have now lost confidence in driving...
  • Buying a used car - BMW 520d or 530? 25 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
    After research, I was all set to buy a BMW 520d Touring. However, a friend suggested that I test drive a 530d, particularly as I will only be driving 5000...
 

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