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  Is there something wrong with my Fiat 500's Dualogic gearbox? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have just purchased a used 2009 Fiat 500 Pop with a Dualogic gearbox. It has 4000 miles on the clock. When I change gears from 2-3 and 4-5 there is a...
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  I've lost my son's Ford Fiesta key - how do I replace the door lock and ignition barrel? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have lost the keys to my son's S-reg Ford Fiesta. He is due to take his test in three weeks and I am dreading telling him. I am going to have...
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  What's happened to my Mercedes-Benz E280's rear suspension? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I was driving my 56 plate face lift Mercedes-Benz E280 CDI Avantgarde estate today when the back wheels started to bounce. I pulled over and found the...
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  Does my Audi A4's water pump need changing at the same time as the cam belt? 22 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have a 2004 Audi A4 1.9 TDI with 60,000 miles on the clock. A cam belt change is imminent, but a couple of garages are saying that the water pump would...
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  Where can I have my Audi A6's wheel alignment checked cheaply? 2 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I drive an Audi A6 2.0 diesel running on Continental tyres. The car has passed its MOT with a note that the nearside rear tyre is wearing on the outside...
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  What effect will changing my Volvo V70's wheel size have on the ride quality? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2008 Volvo V70, the current model. On its 17-inch wheels the ride is very firm and quality tyres for it are very expensive. I have costed up buying...
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  Why did 'dry ice' come from my Peugeot 307's air vents? 1 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a Peugeot 307 on a 56 plate with climate control. After taking the car for a drive the other day I noticed a problem. The climate control made a...
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  Why is my Citroen C5's rear suspension losing height when parked? 31 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I have a small (I hope) problem in that my Citroen C5 2.2hdi SX estate's (2003/52 plate) rear suspension loses height when left parked for a few hours....
• America - Pollution 28 Jul 2010 (Forum)
  toy & most of there 4x4's are V8+ and 5.7 ltr upwards !!!!! On American TV everynight in the Hotels was BP & the spill all night everynight! now I do sympathise with the spill & it should never of happened & if it did a contingency plan should of been in place BUT the American goverment approved
• Swallows fly faster on the Cape UK route 3 Jun 2010 (Forum)
  . Perhaps a glorious moment - up to around 6` - and then `plop` back into the dirt having succumbed to your Jungle Fowl genes. `Dang` - (you would shout to the Cockerill who was eyeing you up from the fence - waiting his chance) "I`m not up for it" Cos it`s best to be light and fast as you fly
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  Who’s fuelling who? 22 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Why do motorway service areas not advertise the make of fuel they are providing on the notices indicating that a service area is coming up? I use the motorway...
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  Pleasant recollection 8 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Regarding all the bad publicity of Toyota, I took my Yaris into West Riding Toyota in Silsden, west Yorkshire this morning for recalls on accelerator pedal...
• Report from the Leyte Gulf - philippines 26 Mar 2010 (Forum)
  and not really in the `red or blue screenwash` safe, accepted subject area. Bitter? Me? No, of course not -- it`s only the internet after all. But if you`re going to put a few plates up on sticks for entertainment, in your own time - in generosity of spirit to the forum, you might like to know who and why
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  Family planning 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to upgrade my car and can't decide between a Toyota Verso, a Vauxhall Zafira or a Mazda 5. I have a 2 year old and an 11month old so safety...
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  Shiftless attitiude 12 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Further to M.B.'s recent letter and your reply re Octavia/Yeti I am also thinking of changing my Octavia TDI estate for a 4x4 to cope with Scottish winters...
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  Contradictory requirement 21 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Could you please let me know what you think are the top three automatic 4x4s based on the lowest petrol or diesel consumption.
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  Pedal to the muddle 9 Jan 2010 (Ask HJ)
  After many years of driving I have on odd occasions stalled my car by getting my left foot on the brake as well as the clutch, which could be dangerous....
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  Gripping yearn 26 Dec 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I come from Cyprus and I have found your site to be extremely helpful and a serious source of information re cars. I am interested in a Peugeot 3008 and...
• Porsche Boxster 986 + Boxster S (1996 - 2004) - Advice before I consider buying?! 14 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I've recently seen a 1997 Boxster 2.5 advertised for o.i.r.o £8500. It's done 43k miles, had a full Porsche service history from the main dealer since...
• Turbo engines suffer double the failure rate 8 Dec 2009 (Forum)
  I was reading a report today in Which that (according to Warranty direct) the average incidence rate for engine failure is 11.3%- but with turbocharged engines the failure rate is 27.8%. That?s more than double. (Why read it in 'Which?' when it's here: http://www.honestjohn.co.uk/news/item.htm