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  buying used Mazda5? 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Thinking of buying used Mazda5. Read about problems with diesel versions but also heavy tyre consumption. Need to be changed around every 10,000 miles? Is...
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  Busser nueva 5 Oct 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I will shortly be changing my Motability car from a Citroen Grand C4 Picasso 1.6 VTR+ diesel, and would appreciate your advice. It needs to be roomy, preferably...
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  Which fuel should I buy? 11 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I am taking delivery of a new Qashqai 2.0 diesel auto. I always use Shell fuel. Do you think the extra cost of Shell V Power is worth it for my new car?...
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  Transit won't start 31 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
  Ford Transit ran out of fuel wont start. Tried bleeding cylinders. Tried pumping fuel filter but no diesel coming out of nipple.
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  Grand Picasso caravan towing 15 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We are looking at buying a used Citroen Grand Picasso 2.0 hdi. Apart from the school run and work commitments we intend to use it for towing our caravan,...
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  comfortable tyres 23 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
  We want to replace the factory-fitted 225 55 R17 Pirelli P7 run-flat tyres on our new BMW 520D SE Auto Touring with conventional tyres and would very much...
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  I've just bought my first diesel - how should I keep it in good order? 16 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am changing my nice but very-expensive-to-run Saab 9-3 for a Panda Diesel. I've not owned or driven a diesel car before. I believe the Fiats are OK,...
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  Is there anywhere that under-17s can learn to drive? 26 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'd like to organise some lessons for my son before his 17th birthday, on private roads or a circuit somewhere, so that when he goes for his first on-road...
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  Any idea why my Vauxhall Astra misfires after being started when cold? 21 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I've bought a Vauxhall Astra 17DTi. I am having trouble with it misfiring when it is cold first thing in morning, but once warm it runs great. I have changed...
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  Should I buy a diesel Nissan Qashqai for 13,000 miles a year? 17 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I am looking to buy a new Nissan Qashqai and I wondered if it's better to buy a diesel or petrol version. My average mileage is 13,000 per year.
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  Why won't my Volkswagen Transporter start after being driven for more than one hour? 16 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I just bought a W-reg Volkswagen Transporter 1.9TD. It runs really well and starts every time, except if I drive for longer that an hour and turn off the...
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  Which roomy, comfortable car could replace our 2003 Honda Civic? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
  How can I replace my 2003 Honda Civic with something just as roomy, quieter and more comfortable, yet still economical? She loves the Mercedes-Benz B-Class,...
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  Citroen C-Crosser DCS, Ford Kuga Powershift or Hyundai Santa Fe Premium? 27 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  Which, of the Citroen C-Crosser DCS, Ford Kuga Powershift and Hyundai Santa Fe Premium, is the most refined and comfortable for mixed short and long runs?...
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  Are Nissan Navaras prone to engine failures? 18 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm thinking of getting a Nissan Navara, but I'm getting bad reports on them regarding engine failure. I'm looking at around an 04 or 06 reg. I would like...
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  Can you recommend a low-cost, reliable small car? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  A member of my family is having to drastically reduce outgoings but still needs a car for local journeys. I realise that there is no such thing as a "cheap"...
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  Which first car would you recommend for an 18-year-old for £2500? 6 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm 18 years old and don't have any no-claims bonus (I just passed my test two months ago). I'm looking for a used car for less than £2500 if possible....
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  Would the Honda CR-V be a good replacement for our S-reg Audi A6? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  We have to replace a much-loved and travelled S-reg Audi A6 2.5 TDI quattro and need a 4-wheel drive car - something good value, economical to run, roomy...
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  Is it safe to 'chip' my Volkswagen Bora to increase the power output? 20 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
  My 120,000-mile Volkswagen Bora runs perfectly with 90bhp, but I would like more power. A professional auto-tuner has quoted £200 to chip the car to 120bhp...
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  Coupe climax 24 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I'm looking at buying a new/nearly new car early next year. My budget is £20k-£25k and I fancy a coupe or a cabriolet. I want Something economical to run...
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  Uncover operation 20 Jun 2009 (Ask HJ)
  My Jazz is 3 yrs old at the end of August and I'm considering whether to replace it (before the bills start) or extend the warranty. If I went, for instance,...