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  Why don't drivers of vehicles with stop-start use their handbrakes to save fuel? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Fiesta with EcoBoost 100 averaged 48.5mpg on one long journey, while the on-board computer shows 37.4mpg overall, mostly on short local trips along...
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  Importing my car from Thailand - is it worth the hassle? 6 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter lives in Thailand and owns a 2012 Isuzu D-Max Highlander with a 3.0 litre engine and top spec leather seats, sat nav, reverse camera and 22-inch...
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  Recommend an MPV which can easily carry a family and luggage? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My daughter is considering replacing her Volkswagen Golf 1.6 with a larger, more powerful car that will take two child seats and an adult in the back and...
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  Can't reach max RPM in a Primera? 3 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
  My Primera has about 95,000 miles on the clock. It has two problems - the first is the idle sound, which oscilates a bit and sounds like it has sudden...
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  Should airbags be replaced after ten years? 18 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
  Toyota (among others including Honda, Nissan and Mazda) is recalling 76,000 cars in the UK between 9 and 13 years old due to a possible fault with airbags....
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  Overfilling with oil? 31 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I just changed my oil an my oil filter on my Xsara Picasso 2,0 HDI 2001. However I put 5l of oil in and realised now it is just a tiny bit above the...
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  How is Real MPG calculated 9 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
  The real world fuel consumption register is an excellent idea. However are drivers posting the figures from their computer or by keeping a check of fuel...
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  I want a small cheap used diesel? 9 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  I reckon I can save around £70 per month by swapping my Vectra DTi for something smaller with a low tax, high MPG diesel engine. Max spend around £2k....
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  Towing licence 7 Apr 2012 (Ask HJ)
  Myself and my husband passed our driving tests in 2000 so missed the change in 1997. We have category B licences. Are we allowed to tow a caravan? The...
• Mazda Mazda 6 (2008 -) - 08 2.0D increasing & maintaining speed on its own 30 Dec 2011 (Forum)
  by its self so my instant reaction thought the car mat may be stuck on the gas but it wasnt, i was increasly getting closer to a roundabout (700yrds) and hit 100mph and the revs was stuck on complete max over 6,000 revs so the next thing i done was to switch off the engine and i see a slip road so i
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  I need a cheap 4x4 14 Dec 2011 (Ask HJ)
  I live in rural area. I am on my own and must have reliable vehicle, there's been a lot of bad weather, snow and ice in area. My budget is restricted....
• Renault Megane - Car not as ordered 24 Oct 2011 (Forum)
  previous post re emissions ( to recap :- fuel economy of 28 max urban, 45 max extra urban,,,,, no torque whatsoever under 2k rpm) I now find that the megane we have been supplied is not the same car/engine as I test drove. The dealer test car had the previous 1.5dci engine which although producing higher
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  What is your opinion of the Lexus GS 450h hybrid? 15 Dec 2010 (Ask HJ)
  There are some 2-year-old, low mileage, Lexus GS 450h 3.5 SE Saloons available within my max price of £22,500. I don't do big mileage (7,500 miles pa)...
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  Should I buy a BMW 320D M Sport with 100,000 miles on it? 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
  I'm struggling to make a decision on parting with £11,800 for a BMW 320D M Sport Touring, with 100,000 miles, leather interior and one owner. What are...
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  Cromalogical order 10 Oct 2009 (Ask HJ)
  I have had many trouble-free years driving Fiats, my current car being a Croma 2.2 auto (a superb car in most respects). However, it has recently developed...
• Unusual insurance question 15 Sep 2004 (Forum)
  ? And will I lose my maximum NCD if I don't take out any new insurance in the next three years? OR.....should I renew the Focus insurance in MY name, to retain my max NCD? And would my wife then lose HER maximum NCD? Or in fact has her max NCD now be in jeopardy since she had an insurance claim, albeit
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  We want a small car for less than £2000. What advice would you give to a clueless buyer? 16 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
  We need a second car for local trips (the school run, popping to the shops etc - no long motorway journeys). I don't want to spend more than £2000 and...
• Audi A7 Sportback - 7 Speed S-Tronic Gearbox Service Time. 4 Aug 2023 (Forum)
  Hello, I wonder if anyone could guide me to a reliable Garage/Workshop in the Leeds area for the above job? I'm almost at 78k, and it needs doing....
• Honestjohn’s Motoring Agony Column 08-02-2020 Part 2 15 Feb 2020 (Forum)
  “Scrubbers” The cure for crabbing C43’s is switch to 18” wheels. MB paid for mine when I complained about the behaviour of the car on 19s. They provided the alternate fitment MB wheels and tyres FOC. I still have them as the new owner of my 3yr old C43 preferred the look of the original fit 19’s
• Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI S Line Cabriolet 2dr - Audi A4 Engine seizes due to oil starvation 21 May 2018 (Forum)
  Hi, I’m looking at getting a car and I’ve been told the following: Damage to the sump, caused oil starvation to the cam and now does not start How...