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  • How can I improve the ride quality on my AMG Mercedes? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2011 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDi AMG Sport estate. I love everything about the car except the ride quality, which is overly firm for our wonderful UK...
  • 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...
  • Should my Porsche be fixed under warranty? 13 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My 2010 Porsche Cayman S will be three years old in several days time and so earlier this week I had JCT600 in Newcastle carry out an 'end of warranty...
  • Which 4x4 crossover with an automatic gearbox? 21 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I'm looking to purchase either a crossover or 4 x 4 vehicle. My main criteria are: High ground clearance (farm roads, rough ground), comfort and either...
  • Would you recommend a Citroen C6 to replace my C5? 2 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
    For reasons lost in the mists of time I have always been a Citroen freak and I actually own a nice 2CV. Our main cars have been BXs, Xantias, C5s and so...
  • I'd like to recommend the new RAV4 with the 2.0-litre Valvematic engine. 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    In your reply to JT you wrote that you hoped that Toyota will put its 2.0-litre Valvematic petrol engine in the 2013 RAV4. I have a RAV4 bought new this...
  • Fiat Scudo 2.0l JTD 2002 - Turbo failure 25 Nov 2012 (Forum)
    and the turbo failed last week. Its going to an expensive job to get the van fully repaired because of the turbo. I wasnt to fussed about the oil cooler and p/s pump as they are easily fixed but when the turbo blew i knew i had been duped due to the limited running of the van. Im sure its the bearings that have
  • Which engine for a Jaguar XF? 25 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I retired a few years ago. My working life has recently changed and in future I will average less than 10k miles p.a. mainly local trips but occasional...
  • Buying a Peugeot 306 for just under £2000 - would you go for this? 12 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I want to buy this used Peugeot: Special Eds £1,795 1999 (S reg), Hatchback Trade seller, distance: 34 miles 62,000 miles Manual 1.9L Diesel, only 62,000...
  • I drive 10,000 miles pa diesel or petrol turbo 2 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    About 9 years ago you recommended the Kia Sorento - we bought the petrol engine automatic one, it has proved a first class trouble free motor. We would...
  • Cars for wheelchair users 24 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My father requires a vehicle, preferably a car, to transport my wheelchair bound brother. Until recently he had been able to transfer from his chair to...
  • Replacing a SEAT Leon Cupra 7 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to replace my 2003 SEAT Leon Cupra, budget of around £8-9k I would like similar performance and similar practicality. Mpg isnt my primary...
  • No spare wheel 10 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm considering buying a Honda Jazz but feel uneasy about having no spare wheel. I'm used to the idea that once a spare wheel has been fitted I am fully...
  • How does the CVT transmission work in the Micra, i10 and Kia Picanto? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking at buying either the Micra K13, Hyundai i10 or Kia Picanto. We are interested in the CVT models and wondered what connects the gearbox to...
  • Sudden loss of headlights 19 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Hi there. I noticed the dipped beam headlamp bulbs fitted to our Hyundai Coupe Siii 2 litre were getting a bit dim. Internet forums suggested that bulbs...
  • Buying a car with corroded wheels 30 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Viewed a car for sale four days ago at dealership (2007 plate). Only half the disc on each alloy wheel was corroded (1-2mm deep) in particular around the...
  • MINI Cooper - MPG on a Mini Cooper 16 Dec 2011 (Forum)
    purchase because I was unhappy with it but was told I should leave it until 10,000 miles or so for the engine to loosen up and give it's best economy. I was told there was no fault with the car at all. At that time the mpg was low 30's. It is now December and the car has done just shy of 12,000
  • Has my Hyundai i20's clutch failed? 15 Sep 2011 (Ask HJ)
    Last night I experienced a very strange breakdown in my Hyundai i20. At first the revs were extremely high, making deafening sound but not much else. Soon...
  • Nice little yearner 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
    For years I've yearned a Porsche Boxster and have now reached a time in life when it becomes practical. I can't stretch to a brand new one so I'm looking...
  • Not automatically 30 Jul 2011 (Ask HJ)
    My present car is a 07 plate Yaris SR 1.3VVT and I have covered 13,000 miles from new. As I am getting on in years I feel that a small automatic car would...
 

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