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What's the best used, medium-sized SUV? 17 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have £19,000 to spend. Can you tell me what's the best used medium-sized SUV with a petrol engine and automatic gearbox? -
Is the Suzuki Vitara known for road noise? 23 Dec 2021 (Ask HJ)
We have test driven a low mileage Suzuki Vitara. A great basic little SUV, but are they known for their road and wheel noise? -
Kia Soul - kia soul 11 Oct 2021 (Forum)
hi again I'm now considering and researching the kia soul , does anyone have any views. Probably a 2013/14 kia soul mainly school runs of about 20 mile round trip twice a day ( 40 ish miles total ) each trip is about 3miles town/slow drive and 17 miles 50 - 60mph . I added -
Ford Galaxy - Needing advice on buying a banger 22 Sep 2021 (Forum)
third kid, and both my wife and I run our own businesses. So our thinking is this; Buy a banger of a 7 seater, and a decent city car (Mii/citigo/up etc). Looking for your thoughts on this - https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/202109117264775?utm_campaign=Email_a_Dealer -
Does the Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost have a cam belt or chain? 20 Sep 2021 (Ask HJ)
Does the Ford Fiesta auto 2017 model with the 3 cyl engine have a timing chain or a belt, if a belt when should it be changed? -
Peugeot 307 SW - Bought a trade car with no V5C 13 May 2021 (Forum)
Hi A friend has just bought a car privately from someone who works in the motor trade who was running the car himself and he in turn appears to have bought the car from a friend who is another dealer as a trade car and has been running it as such (i.e. he never bothered to get the V5C -
Why is my Vauxhall Astra going into limp home mode? 22 Dec 2020 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2017 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 CDTI SRI NAV. The engine light is on and going in limp mode. It shows codes: P2453, P2452, P244A, P226D. Can you tell... -
Honda CR-V Hybrid - Disconcerting drive 2 Sep 2020 (Forum)
I've passed my Toyota Verso on to son-in-law (his 17yr old Skoda Octavia estate no longer economical to keep running) and this evening taken delivery of a CR-V Hybrid. It's my first experience (in more than 50 yr driving) of a hybrid - or for that matter an automatic - and I think -
Should I buy a Dacia Duster Bi-Fuel LPG? 26 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a Dacia Duster. The salesperson at the dealer has told me there is a new LPG version of the Duster. What do you think about the... -
Chevy 250 straight 6 30 Jun 2020 (Forum)
it original. But, as far as internals go, what should I do? It runs well as is. Did cars in 1967 still run on leaded gas? If so, what do I need to do to convert it over to unleaded? What about the crankshaft, you're supposed to use zinc additive to protect the lobes or something, is there anything I can do -
What do you think of the Mercedes-Benz W126 range - is it a good buy as a classic? 27 Jan 2020 (Ask HJ)
What do you think of the Mercedes-Benz W126 range? Especially the V8 engine cars, the 420 and 500 models? -
I have just found oil in my radiator and expansion tank - any thoughts as to why? 19 Dec 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have just found oil in my radiator and expansion tank. Any thoughts/suggestions as to what this could be? -
Can I return a van if there is fluid around the injectors? 6 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
I bought a Volkswagen Caddy today and the van runs fine. It has 75000 miles but it has a small amount of fluid around each of the injectors. Is this normal... -
Daihatsu Skywing - Getting air out of the cooling system 9 Oct 2019 (Forum)
into, and stopped after the fan had run for a couple of minutes. Obviously not good enough. More thorough procedures I can think of include::- (a Running it untill the coolant boils, disabling the fan if necessary. This will hopefully drive off any trapped air, but could risk damage and/or injury -
Why does the coil on my Triumph GT6 overheat? 23 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
When I take my Triumph GT6 out, the coil overheats. I have changed the coil, ballast resistor, condenser and have had the points and the timing. Is it... -
What's a good car to replace my Vauxhall Meriva? 2 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to change my car. I need an economical low emissions engine with some room as I go fishing and camping. At the moment I have a Meriva which... -
I'm in my 60s and getting ready to take my test - which car would you recommend for me? 25 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm in my late 60s and getting ready to take my test for the first time in a few months. Which car would you recommend for me to buy please? -
What's the best vehicle for use as a taxi? 20 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to set up as a private hire driver but have very little knowledge when it comes to cars. Any recommendation please and the reasons why? -
Does the Volkswagen emissions fix affect the life of catalytic converters? 13 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
Is there any evidence or opinion that the Volkswagen emissions fix has affected the life of catalytic converters? Mine has failed on a SEAT Alhambra 2.0... -
SEAT Leon 1.9d - Car not running... Clink noise, smoke & burning 3 Feb 2019 (Forum)
Hi folks, My car just died on me today. I was coming up a hill on the way home and decided to give it a little extra 'juice' as the road was empty. Got...