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  Should I swap my Kia Sorento diesel for a Toyota RAV4 Hybrid? 31 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
  My current car is a 2014 Kia Sorento 2.2 CDI. However, I am concerned about the present issues with regard to diesel and am now considering a switch to...
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  What diesel cars, with no DPF, are economical and could tow a small caravan? 20 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm having difficulty finding a reliable, economical car for under £2000 which meets all my criteria. It needs to have a high seating position, high ground...
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  Does Powershift have a belt driven 'box? 9 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm on the lookout for either a Ford S-Max or Galaxy in Titanium trim, with a 2.0 petrol Ecoboost engine. I recently viewed a 2010 S-Max with 26,000 miles,...
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  Turbo failure whilst towing a caravan - who should pay for the repairs? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a used 2006 Kia Sorento 2006 a few months ago. The car cost £10,995 from a Kia dealer and had 70,000 miles on the clock. We took out a HP agreement...
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  High turbo boost pressure fault on a CR-V? 7 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am touring on the continent with my 2005 CRV 2,2 CDTi (89,000 miles) towing a caravan, which I have done with this car since 2007 when I bought it. Cruising...
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  Should I change the oil in my Freelander 2 before embarking on a 2000-mile trip round Europe? 13 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We own an 18-month-old 150PS Land Rover Freelander 2, which was serviced at 12 months and 10,000 miles. We will shortly be six months on from the first...
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  Dura talk 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I’m replacing a 2001/51 Mondeo Estate, 115bhp diesel engine, with a new Ford Focus ECOnetic with a 1.8 or 2.0 litre TDCi Duratorq diesel engine as shown...
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  Disco chancer? 5 Sep 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 2001 Land Rover Discovery Series 2 automatic, which had been trouble free until 105,000 miles, when I have had to replace suspension...
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  Ford Powershift Gearbox - engine revs oscillation problem 27 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m currently experiencing some problems with my Ford Galaxy and its Powershift gearbox. When going at constant vehicle speed up a steep hill (or gentle...
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  Will an aftermarket towbar void my warranty? 20 Jan 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to get an aftermarket tow bar on my car. One of the companies is offering 'standard wiring' or 'vehicle specific' for £150 extra. Is it necessary?...
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  What are the benefits of a commercial vehicle as opposed to a car? 26 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
  A colleague has to tow a 1300kg trailer as part of his work on a daily basis. To get the right tow car he has to go for something which hits him hard in...
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  SUV buying advice? 3 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I have an 09 Kia Sorento because I occasionally have to tow my daughters horse box. I hanker after a Q5 as read a review ages ago that said it could tow...
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  Replacement for Honda CR-V? 24 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I very much like my Honda CR-V 2006 model automatic which has done 63,000 miles. I do about 11,000 miles per year and need to tow a 1346-kg MTPLM. At...
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  Buying an Isuzu D-max pick up 6 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are planning to trade-in our trusty, much-used Isuzu Denver Rodeo (2004) for a new Isuzu D-Max pick up. We need the vehicle for daily road/track driving...
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  Avoiding EcoBoost turbo troubles 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Is the new Ford 1.0-litre engine reliable? Have there been promlems so far?
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  Rear-wheel drive on wet grass - can you recommend a tyre for it? 30 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Which tyres would you recommend for traction on rear-wheel drive on wet grass and towing a caravan? Would all season tyres improve on Pirelli P6000?
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  Changing from a CR-V 18 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have 2010 Honda CR-V auto and would like to change to something similar but with 6/7 seats. I am retired and tow a caravan MTPLM 1500kg.
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  Caravan advice - is my Saab up to it? 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently bought a used 4-berth medium-sized caravan, for the first time. I am safety minded, and a bit concerned that my current SAAB 9-3 Sportwagon...
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  Need a van that will fit a disability bike 17 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a van that will carry a large disability bike. It must also be capable of towing a caravan. I quite like the Fiat Doblo and Ford Tourneo Connect....
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  Need a used car for towing - should I buy a Mercedes? 21 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car capable of towing a fully laden trailer on camping trips, but want something relatively economical to fuel, tax and insure. I would also like...