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Downsizing from a Nissan Qashqai 10 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
My father-in-law owns a Nissan Qashqai. The car is three years old and approaching the end of the PCP plan. Being 70 and suffering from Parkinson's disease,... -
Wrote off Clio van 5 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
How much could i expect to Purchase a 1.9 2001 Clio van for today, im asking because i was recently invlved in an accident and the insurance are trying... -
Cancellation of a Volkswagen order following emissions scandal - good idea? 29 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
My Passat is scheduled to be built this week. I have only paid a deposit & have not signed anything. Given the emissions scandal surrounding Volkswagen... -
Jaguar XE engine choice? 24 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
When will Jaguar replace the Ford based 240PS engine in the XE as I don't want to purchase an old specification, but I don't want to wait beyond the change... -
Kia Rio petrol or diesel? 31 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
Looking to spend £5K on a used Rio, covering 10K to 12K miles per year. Would you recommend the 1.4 petrol or 1.5 diesel? Never owned diesel before and... -
Why is my Fiat 500 losing power? 28 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I own a Fiat 500S with the TwinAir 105PS engine. However, when I accelerate above 4000 revs, the car hits a flat spot in the power band. The power does... -
Is it possible to disconnect a battery isolator without sounding the alarm on my Rover 45? 21 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I keep a 10-year-old Rover 45 garaged abroad. I have fitted a simple battery isolator, and even after five months away it still starts first time on reconnection.... -
Do my Peugeot 308 Sport and Ford Ka have belt or chain-driven cams? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have two cars: a 2008 Peugeot 308 Sport 120 with 57,800 on the clock and a 2002 Ford Ka 1.3-litre petrol. Do they have a cambelt or chain? -
What's wrong with our Skoda Roomster? 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are having problems with our 2008 Skoda Roomster 1.4 petrol with 45,000 miles on the clock. The engine light keeps coming on. The catalytic converter,... -
What caused my Audi TT's window to jam open? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My driver side window regulator recently failed on a 5-year-old Audi TT 2.0 TFSI. It ruined a weekend as the window jammed open and we had to cancel a... -
Buying a compact MPV? 29 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
We are looking for a new car to fit two adults and two babies (newborn and two years old). Would like a decent boot (around 400 litres) and we mostly drive... -
Where can I sell a 1995 Mercedes-Benz C-Class? 11 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am about to see my old aunt's 1995 C180 Mercedes-Benz. I have had it MOT'd, all well except for a new battery. It has only done 15,000 miles since 1995... -
Electrical issues with a 206? 29 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a Peugeot 206, which worked fine on the way home. But now when I start it none of the electrics or dials will work. It will run perfectly... -
Automatic Petrol Estate 26 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'd like to replace my 11 year old 2.0 petrol Octavia estate. I'm attracted to the new Octavia estate but would really like an automatic petrol estate... -
My BMW 635d smells unpleasant - is this the DPF regenerating? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 3-year-old BMW 635d occasionally produces an unpleasant smell from underneath. This can best be described as being like 'burning rubber' or 'dead mouse'.... -
Passat or Focus? 17 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering a 2.0-litre TDI MK6 Passat (about 2-yrs old) and a 2012 Focus. (A) Does the Passat have quality issues that will prove costly and (B)... -
Time to change from the Nissan Note? 5 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
Three years ago I purchased a Nissan Note Accenta 1.6 Automatic with 16" wheels and although only having done 12,000 miles have been very pleased with... -
New Polo or used Golf? The GTI question. 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Scirocco 210 GT which I love, but the very wide doors make exit difficult in car parks. I can afford a new Polo GTI or a year old Golf... -
Fiat Panda Multijet 2006 - Suitable fault code reader 3 Jan 2013 (Forum)
Can anyone recommend a not too expensive fault code reader that will work on a 2006 Panda diesel? I've always serviced our cars, and have worked a lot on classics, and have rebuilt several classic engines. However, an old f*** like me grappling with modern automotive electronics would -
New or upmarket used? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am buying something to replace my ageing Volvo. I was looking at the Hyundai i30 or Skoda Rapid when it occurred to me that I might be better off...