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  • Ford Mondeo ST brake problems 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My 55 plate Mondeo ST TDCI has a problem. It starts ok but when I pull away the ESP and ABS light comes on. The hand brake light also starts flashing on...
  • My Ford Focus won't start 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My Focus will not start at all and displays the error code P0251. Changed the fuel pump and a diesel specialist checked injectors. Confirmed in good condition....
  • Diesel or Petrol? 8 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Our three-year-old A160 petrol is coming to the end of its contract, and we've been offered a diesel version at a very good price on the same finance basis. The...
  • Can you recommend a 4-seater cabriolet with a reasonable boot? 21 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    November’s London to Brighton Veteran Car run has awoken my fresh air gene. What can you recommend as a suitable 4-seater cabriolet, preferably petrol...
  • Petrol consumption on a Hyundai i10 9 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have bought a 2009 Hyundai i10 auto 1.2-litre I am 72 years old drive very carefully (advanced driver) no mater how careful I am the range of the...
  • Is this Golf a good bet? 5 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter (37 yrs old) has a 1999 1.8 Focus which is getting ropey. She is now interested in a 2005 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 FSI SE with 75K on the clock....
  • Need a safe car with space for golf clubs 14 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I need to replace my 10-year-old Vauxhall Corsa. My prime concerns are safety and solid build as I may be carrying a first grandchild in the car. It...
  • Why is an auto more expensive to tax? 19 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I purchased a Micra Acenta 1.2 automatic, which is four years old with 4,500 miles on the clock. It seems to be running perfectly after a few hundred miles....
  • Payback time 4 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    We decided on retirement to reduce to one car, and sold my wife's. Phoning the AA Insurance the next day to cancel, I was told that no refund was due,...
  • High mileage Fiesta 11 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I would like your opinion on my 2003 Mk6 Ford Fiesta 1.4 petrol. It has covered 174,000 miles and I duly changed the Cambelt at 100,000 but it is still...
  • Which tyres for a Kuga? 31 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My Ford Kuga 162ps Powershift is currently running on the factory fitted Continental ContiPremium Contact 2 235/50 R 18 tyres. At speed on certain surfaces...
  • Petrol or diesel? 26 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to upgrade from my 2003 VW Polo to something a little bit bigger. I commute 50 miles a day (round trip) but undertake short journeys during...
  • Ford Fiesta - which engine? 11 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking for a Ford Fiesta model with 'lowest overall cost of ownership' to commute 100 miles per day on mix of A & B roads (little city or motorway...
  • Buying a (fairly) new car 2 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My two tall daughters and I need a new(ish) car. I would like a hatchback with a good safety record (crash test) that is cheap to run where fuel consumption...
  • Which warranty? 16 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    The manufacturers three-year warranty runs out shortly. BMW have offered to renew it(£427 inc. emergency service), but so have Warranty Direct (£300) &...
  • Shall I buy an S-Class 15 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I find yourself website very informative and useful. It helped me purchase a Mondeo MkIII, unfortunately the Mondeo needs replacing. I have a budget...
  • Aftermarket ECUs 8 Jun 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I have bought a Mitsubishi Shogun 4 Work, SWB, 3.2 DiD, 2005. So far it has been a great car, tows well, drives better than my Nissan pickup & has a boot...
  • Buying a Porsche 18 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I need to get a Boxster out of my system, so I plan to only keep it for a summer or two. Running costs are well documented so the question is price...
  • Mazda 6 diesel fuel consumption 23 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My husband purchased a new Mazda 6 estate in November 2010. He previously owned a Honda Accord. Since buying it he has constantly complained of poor...
  • Most economical estate car 3 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to purchase an estate car. It will be used as a business car and i'll be travelling about 250 miles a week. I need a bit of comfort, plenty...
 

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