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• All - E10 -not a boring government form but new biofuel 12 Mar 2013 (Forum)
  Seems the Government is keen on introducing E10 biofuel.  Thats 10% Ethanol mixed with regular unleaded.  My question is does anyone have any idea if their old car will run on this stuff? Or will it dissolve the fuel system from within?  Cos I don't. A bit
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  Should I buy or replace my S40? 12 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I now do fewer than 6000 miles per year (local and annual 1000 miles overseas), mostly alone, and do not depend on the car for commuting. It has very little...
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  Buying an economical family car? 10 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I want to purchase a second hand car that is brilliant on fuel consumption, good on tax and insurance, but quite a large car if possible?
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  Extended warranty for a Civic? 27 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I bought a 2008 Honda Civic 2.2L from the dealer last year and have been happy with it. The 1-year warranty will run out soon so I was thinking of buying...
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  A false accusation by police was thrown out in court after I contested the officer's testimony. 23 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I successfully challenged a penalty notice, similar to CK's son. At Bournemouth magistrates court I defended myself. The court was even-handed. They dismissed...
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  Why can't I get a space saver spare for my A3? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Despite being assured by Audi UK and also by the web that a space saver spare wheel doesn't actually exist for my 2012 Audi TT 2.0 TFSI, I passed by a...
• vw golf tdi 150 2003 - mk4 golf tdi water loss 22 Jan 2013 (Forum)
  my temp gauge is erratic. barely moves but on a long motorway run it hit middle. i knew of a water leak but thought i had sorted it with radweld. shorter journeys made the 'check coolant' message show on dash, but never made temp gauge move. a good motorway run made gauge get to middle
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  A car for hauling beer barrels - what's best? 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I need a car with a big estate boot to carry barrels of beer - approx. six barrels at a time, weight approximately 55s or 330kg. Comfortable and reliable...
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  Should I replace my car? 7 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2006 IS220 Lexus - 105,000 miles and just had to have the dual mass flywheel and clutch replaced at £1450 plus VAT - should I stick with the otherwise...
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  My car keeps switching in and out of limp mode 6 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Vauxhall Zafira B on a 56-plate, and every couple of days, I get a spanner light on the dashboard, and the car goes into limp mode. After I have...
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  I am looking for a small hatchback to replace my Ford Ka... 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I need to replace my aging Ford Ka with a vehicle suitable for carrying my grandchildren (five and seven years old). Most runs will be short distances,...
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  Kia warranty - does it cover DPF? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  After much thought I've decided to buy a secondhand Kia-approved Cee'd Ecodynamics for just over £10,000. The brand new seven-year warranty is obviously...
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  Wanted - Diesel car for 90 mile commute 5 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter commutes 90 miles a day mostly on motorways. She currently has a 2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4DCI, and gets about 60mpg. She likes the Fiesta and the...
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  Yaris fuel consumption 1.0 litre petrol - what should I get to the tank? 19 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I currently own a 1999 Toyota Yaris petrol 1.0 litre. I just wanted to know how much I should expect on a full tank.
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  Remapping a Honda Civic 9 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently met a man who has the same car as me, a Honda Civic 2.2 CDTi (10 Reg). He had had it remapped and said that he now is able to achieve 60mpg...
• Traffic Lights 30 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  I have the answer to the Uk defesite and the melting o9f the polar ice cap! Turn off traffic lights at non peak times, especially at night. I have no idea how much it costs to run a traffic light, let use use a figure of £1 a day. Around a traffic
• Ford Mondeo Graphite - Engine stutters and loses power 29 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  Trying toy help out a friend whos 03 reg, 1800 petrol,115000 mile Mondeo Graphite is giving him grief. When he starts up and the engine is cold the car is running fine When the engine gets hot he starts to lose powerand the engine seems to stutter. He stops car swicthes off the engine
• Ford S-MAX - Need to buy an MPV. High mileage? 18 Sep 2012 (Forum)
  miles, around £11,500 - low running costs, still in warrranty, but concerns about reputation and reliability. A bonus is the back seats can be used, albeit tightly, by an adult. 2. Ford S-Max Titanium 2.0 turbo diesel, 09 plate, 100,000 miles, around £9,000 - slightly more expensive
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  Wheel wobble on CR-V - a thank you 7 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I asked last month for some help with a wheel vibration situation on my CR-V. After taking your advice and swapping tyres around front and back also...
• Ford Focus 2 1.6 Petrol - Fault Code P0304 29 Aug 2012 (Forum)
  This car, at 45000 miles, suddenly started running very badly, and the engine management warning light started flashing, but did not remain on. The car felt like it had a fuel problem, as if running out of petrol, and wouldn't go above 50mph. The main Ford main dealer hooked it up