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  Cam belt or Chain-cam - who is right? 6 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Your "Expert Advice" column in the Saturday Telegraph(03 Dec 11) suggests to RT that he should consider Skoda 1.4 TSI, or even 1.2 TSI engines in place...
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  Burning smell in a CR-V 14 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Exhaust/ burning smell inside cabin when stopped after driving. Car is a CR-V, done 70,000 miles and is regularly serviced. Has happened over the last...
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  Main at traction 1 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking for a small 4-wheel-drive vehicle, 4/5 doors, low emissions, good mpg, new or second hand in price range £18,000 - £20,000. Your advice...
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  Honda Jazz -which automatic? 26 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I'm getting a Honda Jazz for my mother (1-2 years old). She can only drive automatics, but I've heard there were problems with the Jazz automatic transmission...
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  Recommended intervals for oil and sparkplug changes 4 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  My local Ford dealer advised changing the oil in my 06 Ford Focus at 12,000 mile intervals and the plugs at 33,000 miles. These seem very long intervals...
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  Full size spares 22 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  In May I shredded a tyre while in France. I was glad to be driving a Mondeo with a full-size spare. I was able to replace the tyre with an identical Michelin...
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  Touran oil pump problem 17 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  This questions about the Touran TDI 2.0. I changed the oil in my car 3 months ago and regularly I checked the engine oil level. Just wondering why my engine...
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  Hybrid versus diesel 13 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I drive 100miles round trip to work each day and am thinking of changing my diesel car to a hybrid car. Do you think hybrid cars are good and if so which...
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  306 airlock 6 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 306 2000 model. I drove for about a mile yesterday and the car overheated up to over 100 degrees. Water was leaking from the water tank...
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  Exhaust fumes in the cabin of an old car 18 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Recently there is a strong smell of exhaust inside the car when starting up. I have had the exhaust looked at and have been told there are no leaks and...
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  Small cars with the best legroom 13 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Do you know which small cars offer the best legroom for drivers, something suitable for around town, odd trip on the A roads, and as a second family car?...
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  Selling a an X-Reg Audi A4 12 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am selling an Audi 1.8 A4 X reg. It has only 64,000 miles, but the trip computer display is just pixels AND there are lots of small parking dents and...
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  Ford Fiesta battery 3 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am having a lot of problems with the battery on my R-reg Ford Fiesta Auto - they keep dying! Four in less than four years each replaced by the AA under...
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  What was the product you recommended for use on tyres in heavy snow? 2 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I seem to recall that you recommended a product for driving in the snow. It was not chains and I think the word "glove" was part of the name. As winter...
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  Can my daughter build up no-claims as a named driver on my wife's Honda Civic's policy? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter will start to learn to drive and will use my wife's Honda Civic. Is there a company which will enable her to start to build up no-claims bonus...
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  Recommend a first car and insurance company for a new driver? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am a 28-year-old female, living in North Yorkshire and looking to purchase my first car after just passing my driving test. Budget is my main priority....
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  Would the Nissan Primastar or Peugeot Expert Tepee make a better taxi? 24 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a people carrier for my taxi trade. I have a choice between the Nissan Primastar or the Peugeot Expert Tepee
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  Where can I get short-term insurance for driving in Europe? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My UK car insurer will insure me, while in Europe, for 90 days as standard plus another 90 for an extra premium. I wish to be in Europe (Spain, France...
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  What's causing my Subaru Impreza to 'clack-clack' when turning left? 8 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2002 LPG-converted Subaru Impreza Saloon with 120,000 miles. It is serviced regularly. Recently, when turning left, it has started to emanate...
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  What could replace our 2002 Renault Megane Fidji? 3 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We would like to replace our 2002 Renault Megane Fidji (1.6 petrol) with a similar car as my wife likes the height of the front seats. We would like a...