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  • Why does my Maserati Ghibli have a steering judder problem? 9 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
    My Maserati Ghibli has a wheel judder issue when turning on hard lock. I read about the wheel judder on some Mercedes-Benz models also doing this. I have...
  • Why is my Hyundai i20's fuel economy so bad? 4 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
    My previous Hyundai i20 - four-cylinder 1.2 petrol - was capable of 50mpg with careful driving. I've since replaced it with a newer model - three-cylinder...
  • New baby on the way, which car should we get for £13k? 21 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
    We have our first child arriving in six months and have £13,000 to spend on a used car that needs to be safe, reliable, spacious and hopefully cheap to...
  • Ford Fiesta 2010 - Do I need to change timing belt before its time? 16 Aug 2016 (Forum)
    I had to borrow a fair amount of money to buy it and can't afford any purchases these next few months but I have read horror stories on the net. I am planning to have it done in the next six months for peace of mind but just wondering if it s a bit of a risk. On the report from the mechanic, it s written the driving belts are in good condition but I suspect this did not include the timing belt. Unfortunately, there are no service history or repair receipt.
  • All season tyres - do I need to change all four wheels? 11 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
    In order to find all season tyres my local tyre supplier has suggested using a tyre size (235/55 18) which is slightly different from standard (225/60...
  • Need a reliable automatic - what do you suggest? 20 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I bought a Volkswagen Golf DSG 1.4 TSI nine months ago. Since then I've been told various horror stories about the automatic gearbox and am now considering...
  • Need a economical SUV with a bit of poke 24 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of selling 2013 Nissan Qashqai (underpowered and thirsty). I want to replace it with a petrol/automatic/ SUV with a smaller footprint (London...
  • How much should it cost to regass my i10's air con? 27 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Is it fair that I have to pay £292 for air conditioning regassing on a 2-year old Hyundai i10? Apparently this model uses the new (and very expensive)...
  • Ínsurance pay outs 29 Jan 2016 (Forum)
                            this is an outrageous bill for this  damage (945.50.)  I owned  S & S  Autos in E15 for several years and Swiss autos in E11 for 8 years, and have been in the motor business for 30 years. I had my own repair shop, and during this time repaired innumerable cars that were damaged.
  • Reliable supermini 28 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Dear Honest John, I am looking to buy a new supermini(which I would prefer to keep for at least 7 years)and having a hard time choosing between the...
  • Problems starting a Mercedes E280? 16 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
    The engine turns over but won't start and if it does start, then the revs hang up at 500rpm. Using the throttle the engine accelerates to about 1200rpm...
  • Petrol or diesel estate car advice? 12 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am toying with either a 4-5 year old diesel estate (Mondeo/Passat-size) and using it mainly for the long distance journeys for economy, or to go for...
  • Which MPV? 2 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    For the last 16 years or so I've driven Ford Galaxy, save for a two year dalliance with a Peugeot 807. But it's time to get something a little smaller...
  • Tyres for Mercedes CLS 5 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2008 Mercedes CLS which has 245/40/18 tyres. I fitted Michelin Primacy 3's to my previous E-Class which lasted well and were good on fuel but...
  • What should I buy - Audi A3 petrol or Mazda3 diesel? 25 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Please could you recommend one of the following two new cars for us: Audi A3 1.4 ACT 150 SE auto or Mazda3 2.2d SE-L auto? Which one would be more...
  • What's the best all-weather tyre for the Mitsubishi Outlander? 7 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a decent all weather tyre for my wife's 2009 Mitsubishi Outlander. The Goodyear Eagle LS2 seems popular in the US and I believe carries...
  • Which car for a 24-year-old female? 11 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
    I am a 24 year old girl looking for a little run around car, currently have a MINI Cooper S Convertible but it's not getting its use. I am looking...
  • Land Rover announces new limited edition Defender 20 May 2014 (Forum)
    Meanwhile, the gear lever has been replaced by a dead sheep’s leg and the steering wheel is held on by a poultice of sap and squirrel t***s. The Defender Bear Grylls Edition will go on sale just after the September equinox and will cost seventeen leaves and a piece of bark including a III yeare warranty and a simply enormous amount of self-righteousness.
  • 2003 Ford Focus ghia - MOT advisories 3 May 2014 (Forum)
    Supplementary restraints system warning lamp does not illuminate. 2. Nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded 3. (at rack) power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage. 4. Nearside rear lower suspension arem corroded but not seriously weakened 5. Offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened. 6.
  • Jaguar F-Type - what's the ride like? 21 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
    Your recent road test of the F-Type Coupe makes no mention of ride quality. A recent test drive by a friend of the roadster revealed a bone hard ride and...
 

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