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  What's the best compact long wheelbase van? 4 Mar 2019 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to buy a small long wheelbase van that's good on fuel and the lowest on van tax. What do you suggest?
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  What can I do to reduce the emissions on my Rover 75? 5 Feb 2019 (Ask HJ)
  What can I do to reduce the emissions on my 2003 Rover 75 Connosieur?
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  Should I use Shell V-Power in my 1.2 Puretech engine? 29 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I have Vauxhall Crossland X 1.2T 130PS and intended to use Shell V-Power fuel to keep the components as clean as possible. After reading the owners manual,...
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  A car hit my broken down van on the side of the road - who's at fault? 21 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I ran out of fuel and was stopped on the motorway as far over as I could go (no hard shoulder). I was there for some time and was on the phone to the police...
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  My Volkswagen has improved since the emissions fix - is this unusual? 9 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
  We have a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI which has had the software fix applied. Over the last month or so we've had a number of trips to London covering A and...
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  Is my car using more fuel after a software update? 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2013 A6 Avant 2.0TDI, driving to work at 40-45mph for approx 10 miles the computer was reading between 52-60 MPG every day. Now, I left the car...
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  Does the Mazda CX-5 suffer from DPF problems? 30 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I am thinking of buying a Mazda CX-5 2.2 diesel automatic (2WD). I have two questions :- (a) Will the above vehicle be adequate to tow a caravan, 1300kgs...
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  Wheel Alignment 6 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I've just had a full new set of tyres fitted to my 2013 BMW 5 Series Touring 520d SE at 29,000 miles, the garage also did a wheel alignment check, and...
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  Is the Toyota Prius a reliable used car? 1 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I am interested in cutting my car's running costs. At the moment I have a 2002 Ford Focus 1.6 petrol, which isn't great on fuel and is expensive to tax....
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  Peugeot 308 fuel consumption - why is it so poor? 18 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
  Have you had any feedback from owners of the new Peugeot 308 regarding fuel consumption? I have just taken delivery of an Allure 2.0 Blue HDI Automatic...
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  How long can a dealer be held liable for a faulty car? 22 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My son in-law bought a 2008 Vauxhall Vectra 2.2 petrol from a dealer four months ago. The car broke down the day he collected it with a failed fuel pressure...
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  Running a modern classic - is super unleaded best? 15 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  My friend is convinced she needs to put super unleaded in her 1988/9 Volkswagen Golf. She thinks this is because leaded petrol is no longer available and...
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  What's wrong with my Nissan X-Trail? 12 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Nissan X-Trail is giving me all sorts of problems. First, I was asked to replace the accelerator sensor and throttle body sensor, but neither fixed...
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  Buying a used car - what would you recommend? 7 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking to replace our old Volkswagen Golf Plus, which we love to drive. The problem is we need a bigger boot and better fuel economy. We'd prefer...
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  Overseas car insurance - which cover will I need? 8 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  We are soon to go to Spain on holiday and have bought a package, which includes car hire and insurance. I have heard of some scams being employed by foreign...
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  Which SUV offers good fuel economy and reliability? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I am a tall 60-year-old man who needs something higher off the ground. I have been looking at SUVs, notably diesels, not necessarily new but as a pensioner...
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  Dashboard information vanished on my Scenic 7 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 54 plate Renault Scenic with nearly 90 thousand miles on the clock (or was!) has suddenly lost all information on the dashboard - speedometer,...
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  How can I add fuel additive to my Ford Focus when it has a misfuelling prevention device fitted? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I have a problem with my 2011 Ford Focus 1.6TDCI (old model). When first purchased it gave me 54mpg. 14 months later it has now reduced to 47mpg with the...
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  Is an LPG conversion worth it? 14 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  What are the general pros and cons of factory fitted LPG systems. For instance, do you get good mpg; does the engine wear faster, is the service schedule...
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  Why are air intakes for cars set so low when flood damage can occur? 9 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
  With the dramatic increase in flooding, and many people with wrecked engines, I wonder what your view is regarding trying to encourage car manufacturers...