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Should I have the oil changed in my Volvo V70 following the DPF recall related to oil contamination by fuel? 3 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
You probably know that Volvo have issued a safety recall related to rising sump oil levels in their D5 Diesel engines with a DPF, which is caused by excess... -
The cost of repairs to our 2006 Vauxhall Astra is spiralling - what should we do? 4 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Having saved diligently for a few years my 22 yr old son finally bought himself, last October, a ‘decent’ car (Astra Diesel Hatch 1.9 CDTi 16V Sri 3 door... -
Is there a known turbo fault with the 2005 Renault Espace? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
A friend tells me that there are problems with the turbo on the 2005 Renault Espace. Is this true? -
Which model of Audi A4 would you recommend for economical maintenance? 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I just passed my driving test and was considering buying a car. I'm 30 years old and an IT technician. I have always wanted to drive an Audi A4 but which... -
My 2006 Peugeot 107's power steering unit failed at 21,000 miles - do you think Peugeot should contribute to repairs? 9 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Peugeot 107 has done 21,000 miles in 3.5 years. The power steering unit failed recently and was replaced by a Peugeot-approved garage. The bill was... -
How can I convince my dad to let me buy a Toyota Yaris? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I will be graduating from uni this year. I have had my licence since early January 2009 and want to buy a car, as I am not insured on any other car and... -
Is my Nissan X-Trail's broken timing chain related to earlier turbocharger problems? 13 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought an '05 Nissan X-Trail new. At 2000 miles the turbo blew. At 30,000 the replacement blew which Nissan replaced out of warranty as a goodwill gesture... -
Why didn't this dealer provide RAC membership with a car he sold, as promised? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter recently bought a car from a dealer. At the same time she paid for RAC breakdown cover. About six weeks later the car lights were left on and... -
Can my daughter reject her problem-ridden car even after repairs have been attempted? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's car has been returned to the dealer five times for various faults since purchase on 2 April. Although the dealer has addressed the faults... -
Why is my Skoda Fabia's engine management warning light coming on? 15 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had problems with my Skoda Fabia Comfort 1.2 64bhp which is a 2004 Reg. I have an electrical issue and a bodywork issue. It all started in late... -
What year was the Toyota Avensis' VVT-i high oil consumption problem solved? 16 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
You have mentioned in the CBCB a problem with the Toyota Avensis VVT-i engine suffering high oil consumption due to a bore liner problem and/or being fitted... -
Can you recommend a reliable replacement for our Renault Clio for under £3000? 17 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have between £2000 -£3000 to spend on a secondhand car. It's actually for my fiancee who used to drive a Clio, but that has just died. Can you recommend... -
Diesed off 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a SAAB 9-5 Estate1.9 JTDM Manual for some 18 months. The car was first registered in March 2006 and has covered 52,500 miles. The kerb weight... -
Faults alarm 19 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
Whilst on a recent journey in my 37,000 mile 2004 Nissan Almera Tino, a message on the screen came up advising me of a possible malfunction of the Engine... -
Why doesn't anyone operate a searchable database of car specifications? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have, for a while now, been searching and googling for a database, just like the new car prices list at the back of car magazines, that I can download... -
Do you have a lot of complaints about faults on the KIA Venga? 20 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I wrote to you some time ago about my KIA Venga diesel smelling of fuel in the cab. I've done 4500 miles in it now and it is still happening, though not... -
Why doesn't Hyundai's 5-year warranty cover a bearing failure on my Santa Fe? 22 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I would like your advice please on a problem I have with Hyundai. I think you would agree with me that one of the biggest selling points for the Hyundai... -
Is the 140PD engine in the 2007 Skoda Octavia prone to turbo and oil pump failure? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at buying a 2007 (07) Skoda Octavia with the 140PD engine in it. However I have found a few bad reports on the engine, some in relation to... -
Rescue me 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I plan to spend a couple of weeks in France this summer with my 2006 Mercedes C180. My insurance broker says my UK insurer covers me fully... -
Does my 1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI have an electrical fault? 26 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have an R-reg 1998 Volkswagen Golf GTI. For a while now it has been cutting out a few times a week whilst stationary or going at speed, whether the car...