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  • Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI 2008 - Hesitation unser load 16 Jan 2013 (Forum)
    Hi All, I have recently developed a fault with my 2008 TDCI focus. The fault seems to be if I am cruising at about 50+ in 5th gear and i try to accelerate...
  • Buying new small car but want automatic gearbox. 16 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I wish to replace my wife's Citroen C3 with a new similarly sized car but require an automatic gearbox. Whilst impressed by reviews of Ford Fiesta, it...
  • Tempted by a Volvo C30 - good idea? 28 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm tempted by the Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift accepting that every few years I might have a big-ish bill with the DPF. Are the engine and transmission reasonably...
  • What are the merits of using an in-car video camera? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying an in-car 'dashcam' video camera. Could you advise me on the merits or otherwise of doing so please?
  • What evidence do you use to recommend premium fuels? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    What evidence enables you to recommend certain fuels to your readers who are worried about supermarket fuels?
  • Ford Focus - Rattle on engine stop TDCi 29 Sep 2012 (Forum)
    (reposting from Motoring Discussion section) I have posted before about clutch/DMF issues on the Focus 1.8 TDCi. I have recently bought one, 2009 with...
  • Volvo V40 gearbox confusion 29 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm confused about the auto gearboxes available on the Volvo V40. Although you refer to Powershift gearboxes in the review, the technical details refer...
  • Does my DSG need an oil change? 26 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I own a Nov 2006 2.0 Jetta, mileage 42,000. Having had it serviced and MoT'd yesterday I was astonished to receive a phone call today saying that the auto...
  • Which car has enough boot space for golf clubs? 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I need to replace my 2005 Peugeot 1.4 SW that was written off by hailstones. I carry golf clubs, trolley and shopping on a regular basis. I like the Station...
  • Air conditioning not cool? 8 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have completed 100,000 miles in my car and am generally pleased. A few weeks ago I noticed that the air con was not working very well. It is ok at...
  • ford focus 1.8td 2003 ghia - air sound from windscreen + more issues 4 Aug 2012 (Forum)
    just got car and am loving it, just a few things are bugging me when going at speed 60+ the is a sound like air coming in from bottom of windscreen,...
  • Baby friendly car for £10k 8 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We have our first child on the way and need a new car as a result. £10k is the budget, mileage per year will be 6,000, so considering a manual petrol car....
  • Ford Focus - Rattle on engine stop TDCi 10 Jun 2012 (Forum)
    I have posted before about clutch/DMF issues on the Focus 1.8 TDCi. I have recently bought one, 2009 with 134k. I decided that given the high mileage...
  • Buying a family estate 17 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking to buy a family car with a large boot. I cover around 12k miles annually - daily commute of 12 miles each way - more or less all motorway....
  • Does BP Ultimate diesel compare to Shell V-Power? 28 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    You confirmed last week that Shell V-Power diesel has advantages over ordinary diesel in terms of particulates and improved performance. I similarly use...
  • Buying a family car to suit parents and learner drivers 21 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    We are looking for a family car that would suit parents in thier 50s and teenagers learning to drive that has good fuel economy, low insurance and good...
  • New car advice 11 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I work as a building control surveyor, and currenly drive a SEAT Leon. I am thinking of changing car. I need a car that can cope with a continuous start...
  • Kia Soul advice 6 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am thinking of buying a Kia Soul. A salesperson told me that Kia is thinking of dropping the Soul from its UK range to concentrate on its US market....
  • Seen a nearly new Fiesta - is the price good? 5 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I'm downsizing my current car as I need something a lot more fuel efficient and lower running costs. I really like the Ford Fiesta and have seen a 11 plate...
  • Is it safe to buy a 65,000 miles 10-plate car? 4 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Is buying a very high milage car worth it? 65,000 for 10 reg car, plus my 10,000 a year. The milage reflects in the price of the car, but should I...
 

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