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  Why is my Range Rover Evoque so noisy on start up? 13 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My three year old Range Rover Evoque 2.2 diesel has started to make a very loud "clattering" noise when I start it in the mornings. The noise goes away...
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  Volkswagen Eos 2.0 petrol - cam belt or chain? 16 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife has had her 2011 Volkswagen Eos 2.0 petrol since new. The local Volkswagen garage recommended a timing belt change, as the car is six years old...
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  BMW convertible roof opening on its own 20 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I recently sold my 65k mile 2004 BMW 330 convertible to my nephew, fully confident after 6.5 years of 100% reliability. It now lives outside, and some...
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  Replacing Volvo V70 with something similar or slightly smaller 10 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My late husband's 16 year old Volvo V70 finally needs replacing. I would like something similar, or slightly smaller in size with a petrol engine as I...
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  Honda HR-V replacement? 19 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  We have owned our 10 year old Honda HR-V for five years, now 105,000 miles and apart from one ABS sensor it has been trouble free. We are now seeking a...
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  CVT failure on Nissan Juke - where do I stand? 3 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Nissan has advised me that the automatic transmission on my Juke needs replacing. The car is 4 years old and has done only 20,000 miles. They have said...
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  Do runflats really work? 2 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of changing my 13 year old Vauxhall Omega Estate and find that most potential replacements do not have a spare wheels and use run flat tyres....
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  What are the pitfalls of buying a used hybrid? 29 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My mother is looking to buy a Toyota Auris 1.8 VVTi Hybrid T4 CVT Auto (2011 model) with 43,000 miles on the clock. What are the pros and cons of a hybrid...
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  Faulty turbocharger on Jaguar X-Type - what are my options? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My Jaguar X-Type diesel 2.2 is eight years old and has done 56,000 miles. A few days ago the engine warning light flashed on and power has become very...
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  Powershift problems with Ford S-Max 16 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2011 Ford S-Max 2.0 diesel with Powershift auto. It has only done 22,000 miles, but is more than three years old so out of warranty. The transmission...
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  Which Vauxhall Corsa do you recommend? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am going to change my wife's 2009 1.4 Corsa. She requires five doors, reversing sensors and aircon. The car does around 7000 miles pa, mostly short journeys...
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  Turbo failure on a Range Rover - do I have any recourse? 27 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a four-year-old Range Rover Sport bought new from a dealer. I have had all the servicing done by the same dealer on schedule. The vehicle has done...
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  Do you have any opinions on the new Renault Scenic 1.5 and 1.6 diesels? 6 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are now considering a diesel, using a Scenic for longer journeys and our Yaris for shorter ones. Have you driven the Scenic 1.5 or 1.6 diesels? Also...
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  How can I clean brake dust off my wheels? 15 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I clean my car every month but I have noticed that there has been a steady build up of some small hard spots of brake material on the wheels that is very...
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  Which SUV offers good fuel economy and reliability? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a tall 60-year-old man who needs something higher off the ground. I have been looking at SUVs, notably diesels, not necessarily new but as a pensioner...
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  Which all-round tyres do you recommend for my KIA Sportage? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2-year-old KIA Sportage last September as a tow car for our caravan. It does this job admirably, but proved less than good in snow (in the Alps)...
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  Which luxury cabrio? 20 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have an Audi A3 Cab 2.0L auto - efficient but dull. I dream of an SL level of car while just under 70 years old, but for the best engines we are looking...
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  Which small auto for comfortable motorway driving? 2 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm currently driving a 1999 BMW 328 which I very much like, but needs replacing. The BMW is too large for me, and I'd like to find something refined,...
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  Which SUV? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want an SUV type vehicle, about 2 years old, with decent space and access, pothole friendly wheels, tyres and suspension and good reliability. I...
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  Which small auto? 11 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  After the auto box failure on my wife's 2008 1.8 auto Astra, we are going to get it fixed and just get rid of it. We want to buy a replacement 1.4 / 1.6...