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Why is the idling irregular when my 2003 Vauxhall Zafira starts up from cold? 1 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
After 140,000 miles of reliable use, my wife's 2003 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0 DTi is misbehaving. At temperatures below 8c it starts instantly and fast idle... -
Should I fit winter tyres to my C-Class? 2 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have researched your FAQs but am still a little confused as to whether I should fit winter tyres to my Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI Estate automatic. It's... -
Is my 2005 Fiesta worth repairing? 28 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2005 Ford Fiesta which we noticed one day had no coolant. I took it to the garage and they pressure tested it and diagnosed a cracked expansion... -
Which winter wheel and tyre combo is best for the Ford Fiesta? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I want to fit winter tyres and steel wheels to my 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.5 TDCI. It is currently running 195/55 R15 alloys. I was going to swap them for 175/65... -
Need a used car that will carry three rear child seats 30 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
What's the best vehicle to buy which can accommodate three rear child seats and cope with 25,000 miles per year? Would be happy to consider a used... -
Need a reliable used car for under £8k 15 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I need a reliable used car that will comfortably cover 15,000 miles a year. My budget is £7000 and I've been told to buy a diesel. I quite like the Toyota... -
Buying: new or used car? 17 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Alfa Romeo 159 150bhp JTDM has been the best car I've ever owned but mileage and running costs are now getting high. I've had a few high bills and am... -
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... -
Mazda 6 vs Volvo S60 20 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are considering buying a new car and have narrowed our choices to a diesel Mazda 6 and a S60 Volvo diesel. However we are concerned about reports that... -
Mazda 6 Tourer - Why is the fuel economy so poor? 27 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm disappointed with the fuel consumption of my Mazda 6 Tourer 2.2 diesel. I never see better than about 44mpg on motorway runs (400 miles in a weekend),... -
Which tyres are best for the C-MAX? 20 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
We run a Ford C-MAX as the main family car on 215/50 R17 95W ContiSportContact 3s. I need to replace the fronts and noticed ContiSportContact 5s are marginally... -
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... -
Citroen C4 Picasso - should I service it before selling? 23 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Citroen C4 Picasso 2.0 HDI Auto is currently at 95K miles. We haven't had it serviced since 68k miles and are thinking of part exchanging it rather... -
Are there any non-turbo 2.0-litre cars anymore? 14 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
We are looking to buy a 2.0-litre hatchback/coupe. It must be petrol and non-turbocharged. Do these cars exist anymore? -
Volvo V70 - "Engine System Service" message 7 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 Volvo V70 2.4 diesel and two weeks ago an "Engine System Service required" message appeared along with the yellow warning. I booked the car... -
Why can't I get a spacesaver wheel for my E-Class? 13 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Mercedes-Benz E350 CDI Estate. I recently suffered a puncture and was marooned as Mercedes do not offer a spare wheel or spacesaver on my... -
Which used executive car should I buy for £13k? 10 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
My Volkswagen Passat Sport 1.9 TDI with 296,000 miles has been written off by a chap who jumped a red light. So I need a replacement with the following... -
Short term investment with good resale potential 31 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I recently posed a question regarding a short term lease (3/4 months) for my wife (we need an auto as she dislocated her knee recently). Having researched... -
New job - new car - 20k annual commute - caravan tug 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
We have 2 vehicles a 2006 Kia Sorento which we use for towing a small caravan and a 2010 Peugeot Expert van hubby uses for work. I need a car for... -
anti pollution fault warning on Peugeot 307 2.0HDI 110 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have anti pollution fault on my car but the car when warm is revving on its own and then it will cut out it will start but then there is no accelerator...