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I'm looking at two used cars, one LPG and one diesel - which is the better choice? 25 Oct 2019 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a secondhand, seven-seater car that runs on LPG. I wanted an LPG car because I'm looking for a way to save money on fuel costs. However,... -
Is a PHEV a better choice than a hybrid? 17 Sep 2019 (Ask HJ)
I have owned Toyota hybrids for a few years now and have been satisfied with the quality and performance. My wife and I cover about 12,000 miles a year.... -
Is there a diesel PHEV on the market? 5 Jun 2019 (Ask HJ)
I need to change cars as my working and domestic use is changing. My domestic local use suits an EV but my work use a diesel for a 10,000/30,000 split.... -
What's the best used estate for £4000? 7 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
My commute is a 100-mile round trip per day (four days a week) and I am looking for a utopian estate car or similar that is reliable, economical, costs... -
Can you suggest a small, economical car to replace our old diesel? 5 May 2018 (Ask HJ)
We feel that we need to sell our beloved Land Rover Freelander 2 because it's a diesel. We've started to look for a car which won't cost a fortune to own... -
I want a small campervan to travel in my retirement, which models do you recommend? 16 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a campervan to go travelling during my retirement. There is only me to consider, so a small van seems to be appropriate. The choice... -
I'm driving through Croatia next April - will it affect my insurance if I don't use winter tyres? 6 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
I plan to drive through Europe to Montenegro in mid April next year. I have winter tyres for my car and intended to remove them before my trip. I am not... -
The bonnet of my Rover 75 is stuck, what should I do? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
The bonnet of my Rover 75 is stuck, what should I do? -
Having constant electronic issues with a new car - can I reject it? 17 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
Five months ago, my daughter purchased a new Vauxhall Astra 1.0 turbo from a Vauxhall dealer. Two weeks ago she started to have major electronic problems.... -
What should I do about the intermittent EGR light on my Volkswagen Golf DSG? 19 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Volkswagen Golf DSG has had an intermittent EGR light popping on and off for a few weeks. I got it checked at the last service and Volkswagen... -
Peugeot 206 fault codes - what do they mean? 10 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'v owned a Peugeot 206 2.0-litre diesel (2004 model) for a couple of years. The engine management light came on within an hour of me buying the car but... -
Would the advantages of V-Power fuel be felt in a 13 year-old car? 4 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I've seen you recommend V-Power fuel multiple times and seen the reasons why - but I've always been told that if a car is regularly run on a lower grade... -
Garage has wrecked my car - what can I do? 17 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I took my 2006 Citroen C3 HDi Exclusive 1.6 to the garage after hearing a ticking noise. The car was running fine (bar the noise) and the garage took the... -
Diesel Mondeo won't start when warm, yet ok from cold 30 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a diesel Ford Mondeo (2006) and I have an engine fault light on permanently. I have been told I have an EGR error - rate too low. I recently had... -
What caused a cloud of smoke from our brand new Vauxhall Corsa? 28 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a new Corsa SE 1.4 petrol auto which we collected last Friday. After about ten minutes we got on the M1 and after about five more minutes there... -
Ford Focus III 2.0tdci ghia - intermittent loss of power 16 Nov 2013 (Forum)
the electrics are still running. equally i can be driving in a 30 mph zone in town and the problem will occur, with no rhyme or reason. i have to turn off the engine and restart the engine and everything is ok again. Sometimes this can happen about 2-3 times a week,somtimes it doesnt happen for a number -
Can I recommend the new generation of Morgan classic sports cars? 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Your advice to PT on Morgans was, as usual, a very fair and erudite comment. I'm not sure about them being relatively high maintenance though. My experience... -
How does the DPF work in my Peugeot 3008 diesel? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am a lady driving a Peugeot 3008 1.6 diesel EGC doing about 10,000 miles a year, mostly on short runs of between 10 and 15 miles with only an occasional... -
Undefined error code with Vauxhall Corsa 1 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have recently changed the engine in my 2004 Vauxhall Corsa C, engine Z12XE. The car runs fine, but the mechanic who replaced the engine (very reliable... -
Should I buy a cheap runaround or nearly-new, and how should I store it in winter? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
When I retire next year, I need to buy a car. I can't decide whether to spend £1000-£5000 on an old banger which, while cheap to buy, will no doubt cost...