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  Can you recommend a used car with good fuel economy? 6 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m looking for a quiet and reliable car for long motorway work. I cover 15,000 – 20,000 miles a year. So far I have driven a 2012 Honda Civic 2.2 DTEC...
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  How does my Volkswagen Golf's stop/start system work with a turbocharger which needs cooling? 29 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  The 'start/stop' system on my new Volkswagen Golf TSI is operating very smoothly and presumably contributing to its relatively good urban fuel consumption....
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  Which Golf engine? 24 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I'm helping my folks replace their 2003 Ford Focus TDCI Sport with a Volkswagen Golf. They only do 6000 miles per year and fancy a Golf having had a few...
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  Replacing a used Octavia - good idea? 23 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I’m thinking of replacing my 2003 Skoda Octavia Elegance hatchback 1.9 TDi. The car is great and tows a 1140Kg caravan with no problem, but I want to replace...
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  Peugeot antipollution light problem? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a second hand 307 Peugeot which I bought last year June. Last week I let the fuel level run very low and due to this the "Antipollution fault" light...
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  Buying an Audi A3 - which one? 6 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently running a Hyundai ix35 diesel and am considering going to petrol as I only do approx 12-14K per year. I had Audis for 18 years and wonder...
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  Volkswagen Touran DMF issue 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Volkswagen Touran 2007 SE TDI 105 1.9. Had it for 10 months bought second hand from a useless garage and had nothing but bother with it. It...
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  Wynn's Diesel Power 3 12 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have just bought the additive called Diesel power 3 from Wynn's because my DPF is now doing it's job at around 120miles so i thought now is enough! So...
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  Hassle-free Estate 28 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are interested in a roughly 2 year old estate and have whittled down our choices to an A4 Avant or, failing that, a C class estate. We cover no more...
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  Buying a medium family carto replace my MINI 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have a MINI Countryman, and need something larger and comfortable, sporty but smooth. Had a current SEAT Leon DSG diesel, with no DPF before, and want...
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  Can I insist the insurer replaces certain parts? 14 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My car (2012 Mercedes-Benz E250 CDI - 4000 miles on clock) was swamped whilst travelling on a flooded road. My car insurers have agreed to pay for a new...
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  Particulate filter warning light on after car was stored 10 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently got my car back after 10 weeks when it was vegetating in a body-shop following a hail storm in June. Since I got it back, the Particulate Filter...
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  Buying a Galaxy from Addison Lee 24 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I'm a taxi driver and I want to buy a Ford Galaxy from Addison Lee to work in, but I'm in two minds because, obviously, they're high mileage cars. I don't...
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  Turbocharged car or horse? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've noticed that today, most mid to large petrol cars now have turbo assistance for better fuel economy. I need such a car to replace my Mondeo, but would...
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  Should I buy my company Audi A3? 8 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Should I buy my company car? I am changing jobs and will have have to return my leased A3 sportback diesel (170) SE back to the compancy and pay an early...
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  Downsizing from Avensis to Jazz 21 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We wonder if we should downsize from our 54 reg Avensis diesel to a 1.4 Jazz to carry our golf clubs & electric trollies. Does our Avensis have the...
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  Buying a diesel - sensible? 26 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am in the market for a 1 year old, small/med diesel estate. I have never owned a diesel before and am concerned about what I read re DMFs. I have narrowed...
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  Replacing a Passat estate 18 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been thinking of changing my current Passat estate 2.0 TDi (140) and have been told that no-one buys the petrol versions and that the depreciation...
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  How much will my S Max be worth is 3 years time? 24 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've got a 2008 1.8 TDI S-MAX Edge in dark grey with 45,000 miles at nearly 4 years old. I think its worth about £8K now private sale. If I keep...
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  Buying a Vectra? 20 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I have been offered a Vectra 2004 2.0 DTI estate with just over 100,000 on the clock. I have 2 young kids so this would be perfect as I have a passat just...