Showing results in  Ask HJ [Show all channels]

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• 
  Why is the Volkswagen emissions fix not being withdrawn? 6 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Why is the Volkswagen emissions fix not being withdrawn? My Volkswagen Golf 1.6 bluemotion had the 'fix' two days ago and this morning had to be recovered...
• 
  Is it possible to convert a diesel to run on LPG? 6 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car to tow a 1500kg caravan and have always thought a diesel was the answer. However due to the current anti-diesel climate, what car will be...
• 
  Volkswagen Tiguan emissions fix - what do I need to know? 5 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have received the invitation to have my Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 TDI "fixed" by the main dealer to deal with the emissions issue. I have read the reports...
• 
  Mitsubishi Shogun Challenger - how can I fix rust? 4 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 1998 Mitsubishi Shogun Challenger V6. On the recent MoT the advisory information states that the coil springs, ladder chassis, steering and suspension...
• 
  Need a used car for towing a horsebox 3 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a second hand car on a budget of up to about £5000 with the primary purpose of pulling a horse trailer. Looking for something that...
• 
  Will stop/start cause turbocharger damaging 9 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have recently purchased a 3 Series BMW 320i Xdrive and assume it has a turbocharger fitted. With previous turbocharged cars I have always allowed a couple...
• 
  New car has broken down - can I reject it? 11 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I picked up my brand new Ford EcoSport a few days ago. Within 24 hours, it had a steering lock fault and would not start. I was forced to call out the...
• 
  Garage has broken car and now won't fix it? 28 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I left my car with a garage for blown exhaust manifold gasket. Said it was the head gasket so told them to go ahead. Now garage cann get car to start....
• 
  Buying an automatic hatchback 8 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a used Ford Focus-sized petrol (or petrol-hybrid) automatic. Can you assist with a short list that would take into consideration cost to...
• 
  Should Kia warranty cover a broken gearbox? 7 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  My 85 year old neighbour has a three year old Kia Picanto with 7000 on the clock. Last week it was towed off the motorway with no drive and the dealer...
• 
  Which tyres for an X-Trail? 12 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My X-Trail is presently fitted with 215/60 R17 96VMS Pirelli Scorpios. The local tyre dealer now advises that these have been replaced by Pirelli Scorpio...
• 
  Replacing a used Octavia - good idea? 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m thinking of replacing my 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance hatchback 1.9 TDi. The car is great and tows a 1140Kg caravan with no problem, but I want to replace...
• 
  Can a 'get me home' spare wheel be used with a caravan? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  In common with many new cars, the Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI has a narrow 'get me home' spare wheel that is limited to a maximum speed of 50mph. If I have a...
• 
  Will my new warranty cover the DPF? 29 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Volvo XC60 2.4D Automatic [20,000 miles] will be three years old in March. I am about to take out a two-year extended warranty with "Warranty Direct". I...
• 
  Volkswagen Touran DMF issue 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Volkswagen Touran 2007 SE TDI 105 1.9. Had it for 10 months bought second hand from a useless garage and had nothing but bother with it. It...
• 
  My premium fuel experience 4 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Following your advice in the Telegraph to use Shell V Power or BP Ultimate Diesel I can, with certainty and experience, say it is the best thing I have...
• 
  Should I sell my Rover 75? 19 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have owned a Rover 75 Connoisseur CDTI since new in 2004. It has been (and still is) a superb car with which I have experienced no troubles at whatsoever....
• 
  Did you know that the user's handbook for the Skoda Fabia advises drivers to allow the turbo to cool down? 24 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought a Skoda Fabia, which uses the same turbo-diesel engines as the Octavia. You may be interested to know that your advice is strengthened...
• 
  What problems to look out for on the Mercedes-Benz Vito 23 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am buying a Vito van for a campervan conversion it has a 2.2TD engine. Is this a good engine and does it have any faults that I should look out for?...
• 
  Golf Mk6 DPF problems 23 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I wondered if you were getting any feedback on breakdowns caused by DPF problems for the Golf Mk6? Our two year old average mileage model broke down recently...