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Scrapper flow 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
I for one will not be putting my hand into my pocket to change my car under this joke of a scrappage scheme. My fabulous Audi A4 Avant 1.9 TDI SE bought... -
Daddy’s sauce 7 Mar 2009 (Ask HJ)
I have 18 months left with my 1.8TDCI Focus on Ford options and although a great family car I do not want another diesel so will look at other alternative... -
Do Japanese imports have corrosion protection? 26 Aug 2024 (Ask HJ)
Do imported cars from Japan such as 2015-2018 Volvo V40 and Volkswagen Golf have less corrosion protection that the equivalent UK models? Apparently salt... -
What's a good modern classic to use as a daily car? 9 Jul 2024 (Ask HJ)
My son would like a modern classic car. However it would have to be his main car and be up to being used daily all year round. Are there any cars suitable... -
What's the best first car for a new driver? 3 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
My daughter will be finishing university in June and wants help to buy her first car. She will be 22 and we just require a car thats reliable and cheap... -
What is the best used front wheel drive automatic? 7 Aug 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used front-wheel drive petrol automatic for between £15k and £20k. Please advise which small/medium sized cars I should be considering.... -
Should I buy a four year old electric car? 18 Jul 2022 (Ask HJ)
I normally buy my cars at 3/4 years old and 40,000/50,000 miles. I understand the possible faults with ICE engines, how would this policy be affected by... -
Can I buy aftermarket door protectors? 22 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
I think the retractable door guards fitted to the Skoda Kamiq are a great idea. Do you know if this is Skoda's own invention or are there similar products... -
Can you recommend a comfortable Estate? 18 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at an Audi A6, Volvo V60, Mercedes-Benz C-Class and Skoda Superb to replace my 2015 Volvo XC70. I require 4x4 and it must have very comfortable... -
How reliable is the Ford Powershift gearbox? 6 Aug 2019 (Ask HJ)
I am looking at a low mileage 2017 Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Powershift. Does it have a torque converter or wet clutch gearbox and how reliable is the gearbox? -
Does charging an iPhone or playing music on it drain a car battery? 29 Jul 2019 (Ask HJ)
Does charging an iPhone or playing music on it drain a car battery? -
Am I safe to consider any of the VAG diesels on the used market? 29 Apr 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my car with a used Estate/SUV and at the moment am discounting all VAG diesels because of the doubtful emissions fixes. Am I safe... -
Is idling good for a diesel engine? 30 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
I haven't owned a diesel car before, but last week bought a 2014 Audi A5 2.0 TDI. A friend advises that I should let this car (with 1200 miles on the clock)... -
Squeaky tiptronic gearbox 3 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have an Audi A6 Avant 2.7 TDi Quattro (2010) with the automatic tiptronic gearbox. With 60,000 miles on the clock, I have started to get a short squeak... -
Cam belt failed when a pump was replaced. 12 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
Had a repair for the diesel pump on my Audi A6 after the car broke down. Garage said on restarting the engine that cam belt went. On top of bill of approximately... -
Rav4 has a corroded fuel tank 21 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My MOT has come back with three advisorys - leaking shocks, treads down to 3, but the one that worries me is that they said the rear of my fuel tank is... -
Which 1.4 TSI? 1 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
You have steered me away from the higher powered versions of this engine and so (bearing in mind the requirement for more space than a Golf Plus), which... -
My four-year-old Volkswagen Golf's catalytic converter is disintegrating - will Volkswagen help with repairs? 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
We have a four-year-old Volkswagen Golf MkV 1.6 FSI petrol. I'm told today by my local non-franchised Volkswagen specialist that the rattling that developed... -
Are there any modern cars that don't feature a touchscreen for controls? 22 Nov 2024 (Ask HJ)
We’ve owned a 2011 VW Golf as a second car since it was almost new and have been very happy with it. Now think we should update it for something newer.... -
I'm near retirement and am looking to buy a new car. Should I buy outright or go for something on a PCP? 21 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I'm a year off retirement and am lucky to have a decent pension and lump sum. I want to get a new car this year, so should I buy cash now or still do a...
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