Showing results in  Ask HJ [Show all channels]

Sort by: Relevance | Newest first | Oldest first

• 
  Anti-luck braking 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
  The week before Christmas I was struck with the ESP light stuck on, on my 06 Skoda Octavia 1.9 4x4 estate, with 30,500 miles. Took it to the dealers that...
• 
  Brake chancing 27 Feb 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We saw and test-drove a VW Touran just under 3 weeks ago. There was a light on the dashboard, which I thought was the traction control light, and the ESP...
• 
  How much is my Vauxhall Combo worth? 13 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 20 year old Vauxhall Combo with nearly 158,000 miles on clock. It runs well and has been well maintained since 2013 when I bought it. I want to...
• 
  Why are there delays on BMW new car deliveries? 25 Oct 2024 (Ask HJ)
  I ordered a new BMW X7 which was supposed to be delivered on 23 September. It’s now 24 October with no sign of the car, and the dealer has updated the...
• 
  What are the advantages of hybrids compared to petrols and EVs? 30 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
  Can you tell me please the advantages of buying a self charging petrol car over a straight petrol engine car or full electric car?
• 
  Should I buy a hydrogen car? 11 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
  Please can you explain what using a hydrogen fuel cell car would actually be like? Is it readily available to fill up and how would it compare to a standard...
• 
  What's the best hybrid SUV for towing? 10 Mar 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for an automatic hybrid car with a raised driving position. It must have enough power and torque to tow a 1440kg caravan. What would you recommend...
• 
  Can I swap wheels from one car to another? 24 Mar 2021 (Ask HJ)
  Can you swap the wheels on a 2002 Honda CR-V to a 2005 model and visa versa?
• 
  Can we skip our car's full service this year? 12 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  My wife’s 9-year-old Nissan Micra will only have done about 1200 miles since it’s last service and MOT as she has worked from home and the car has mainly...
• 
  Is a 15-year-old car too old to be looking at? 4 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I've got £3000 to buy a car with and it must be automatic and big enough to accommodate two big child seats. At the moment I've landed on a BMW 3 Series...
• 
  What all-season tyres do you recommend? 30 Apr 2020 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to replace the worn tyres on my 2005 Toyota Yaris. There are currently Goodyear tyres fitted but I am unsure whether to have these fitted...
• 
  How long should the clutch on a Peugeot automatic last? 18 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
  My mother in law bought a Peugeot 208 a year ago and with 18,000 miles on the clock. The “clutch", which even though it is an automatic, has started going...
• 
  Is there a mileage limit on a second-hand car beyond which it's more likely things will go wrong? 2 Apr 2019 (Ask HJ)
  Would you say there's a mileage limit on a second-hand car beyond which it's more likely things will go wrong? In the old days, we used to reckon that...
• 
  Should I keep my four-year old Volkswagen Touareg or replace it? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
  After four years and 60k trouble free miles I am wondering whether to trade in my 2014 Volkswagen Touareg. Its a lovely car and suits our needs perfectly...
• 
  What are the service intervals for a Rover 75 diesel? 13 Aug 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I have a 2001 Rover 75 diesel. What are the service intervals?
• 
  I'm looking for a used small car or van to tow my trailer - what do you suggest? 22 Jan 2018 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking for a used small car or van to tow my small trailer. I was thinking of Citroen Berlingo or Renault Kangoo. What do you think?
• 
  Which pick-up should I get to replace my Mitsubishi L200? 1 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking to trade in my 2006 Mitsubishi L200 but I'm stuck for choice. I want something 2014 onwards and keep seeing the Ford Ranger, although I've...
• 
  Should I sell my 2006 Honda FR-V? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I own a 2006 Honda FR-V 2.2 CDTi from new and I've always used Shell fuel. It's had oil changes every 8,000 miles following your advice. Apart from a couple...
• 
  Any need to replace anything on a 2007 Mitsubishi Colt CZ1? 14 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
  My wife's 2007 Colt CZ1 1.1 petrol is our runabout and does mostly short journeys with the occasional longer run. It's done just over 41,000 since new...
• 
  Faulty Hyundai Santa Fe - can I reject it? 17 May 2016 (Ask HJ)
  I purchased a 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe six weeks ago. The car broke down on the journey home and it was found to have delaminated brakes, bushes and crankshaft...