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• Vauxhall Corsa 1.3 diesel - Squeaking engine 2 Apr 2015 (Forum)
  had been the air pushing through the knackered fuel injector and then when it worsened, the second noise started. This real mechanic saved me 100's of pounds - just thought I would share this as a lot of the other old posts went through the same as I did (but spending money unnecessarily
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  Are diesel Fiestas any good? 22 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  Are the diesel Ford Fiestas after 2008 any good? I need a car for covering 9000 miles a year and like the bodykit on the upmarket Fiestas. However, it's...
• Skoda Fabia - Lifetime Components 3 Feb 2015 (Forum)
  of the "Lifetime fit" components or fluids would be best replaced in anticipation of failure at this point, rather then let them get to the failure point (As seems to be the VAG policy) and then cost me big ££££s in major component replacement. Nick        
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  Does my A4 Avant need new tyres? 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
  I recently purchased a 2012 Audi A4 Avant 1.8 petrol that’s done 20,000 miles on the original set of 225/50 R17 Pirelli Cinturato tyres. The tyres have...
• Vauxhall Corsa C - Diagnostic Problem Not Showing 3 Dec 2014 (Forum)
  Son had car this year it had it`s first mot recently on friday son came home from work and he noticed car was struggling on inclines. Took car to a garage for a diagnostic and it showed gear box problems next day son went a journey of 3 miles again car struggled on inclines and on return
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  Are diesel cars a bad idea? 2 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I live in London and have ordered a new Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion, but am now worried that I have made a mistake. Transport for London and Boris Johnson...
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  Which SUVs have the best boot space? 13 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
  We are in our mid 60s and have just downsized to one car, a Suzuki Grand Vitara 4x4 petrol , which is now nearly 14 years old but still going strong at...
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  Peugeot 206 or Honda Civic - which is most reliable? 13 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
  I have a budget of about £2000 and need a small automatic. I have seen a couple of Peugeot 206s for sale: a 2005 1.4 at £2595, (61,000 miles) and a2006...
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  Can you recommend a set of all-season tyres for my Mazda MX-5? 16 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Some time ago you wrote about 'winter tyres' that could be used all year. Can you update me please on the recommended tyres and whether you have had reports...
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  Summer tyres for BMW 320d - which set will give the softest ride? 16 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My BMW 320d with 17-inch alloy wheels needs new run-flat tyres. While I have winter wheels with 16-inch steel rims and Dunlop tyres (205-55-16), which...
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  What car for my high mileage? 27 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
  I do around 30k miles a year, with about 19k being motorway work miles and the rest being a mix with mountain bikes and climbing trips etc. Ideally...
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  I want to replace my Audi with something quieter - what do you recommend? 24 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I've owned three Audis and am now looking to replace my A3 Sportback Sport with something that will still give me some driving enjoyment, but with a much...
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  Brochure-option modifications can affect insurance - why? 8 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I recently renewed my annual car insurance, paying £280 for comprehensive cover on a 3-year-old Skoda Octavia vRS. Some time afterwards I rang to advise...
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  Do the airbags need replacing on my 14-year-old Audi as an MOT requirement? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I gave my faithful Audi A4 Avant SE to my daughter earlier this year after buying myself a Toyota Verso. The Audi is a 1998 model and the handbook says...
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  MOT emissions failure - how do I fix it? 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
  My 2001 Polo just failed MOT on emissions, high on everything. The mechanic advised I should replace the manifold cat, the standard cat and the lambda...
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  Which economical all-purpose tyres for my Mitsubishi Lancer? 17 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I am shortly going to have to put a new set of tyres on my Mitsubishi Lancer estate. I know that you recommend different tyres for winter and summer but,...
• Citroen Picasso - Nightmare with repair costs/engine 15 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  afford!!) Any suggestions on recons/other garages etc. They are saying even if I source the correct engine that they will not give a guarantee (because it;s not new) and will also have to replace cam belt, water things and goodness knows what else "whilst the engine is accessible". HEEELLLPPP!!
• Car decisions - can't get past the warranty 8 Feb 2012 (Forum)
  with something out of warranty to blow up and cost  £1000's to fix.... Any thoughts?
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  Buying a Subaru Outback 12 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
  We are thinking of buying a 2008 Subaru Outback diesel as we live in a rural area that has been cut off the last few winters when it snows. We have...
• 2004 Porsche 996 C2 - Woeful Dealer not fixing problems - Help Needed!! 29 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  . To explain further I have about 20ft bright visibility to the n/s kerb and a total beam reach of about 35-40 metres! As the car is under warranty I offered to take the car to a Porsche Dealer to pay for the wobble and lights to be examined, If all is OK then i pay the Bill, If they identify any issues