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Which hatchback is best for £8000? 2 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a secondhand car and have about £8000 to spend. It's going to be a family car. Ideally I'd like a five-door hatchback, with a bit of... -
Temporary loss of power 28 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
My BMW 116i has a temporary loss of power when accelerating in first and second gear (between around 1500rpm and 2000rpm). It feels as though the turbo... -
Which large executive car? 28 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a stylish large exec, with a good balance of performance and economy. I do anywhere between 12k to 18k miles per year, split motorway... -
Best factory sat nav/bluetooth audio 5 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
In my Alfa 159 3.2 I have a brilliant JVC after-market system, which has 3D sat nav, auto traffic jam re-routing, bluetooth audio (iPhone) and so on. I... -
Need a premium compact diesel auto for £8k 23 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2004 Mini One auto with a gearbox issue that isn't viable to repair. So I am looking to scrap it and buy a used small car or compact SUV. I have... -
Buying a fun car - what's best? 16 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am currently deciding on what to purchase for my next new car. Ideally I want something exciting which will also prove reliable for the next five years.... -
Sporty hatchback for a 21 year old - what do you recommend? 15 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm 21 and recently got myself a good steady job, with a decent income. Having driven my parents' Fiat Panda for the last three years, I'm looking to get... -
Recommend an SUV for local use in the Alps and for occasional long journeys? 10 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter lives permanently in a high ski resort in the French Alps (Val d'Isere) and needs a four wheel drive (obviously with winter tyres as well)... -
I'm a tall driver - which car do you recommend for comfort and ease of access? 27 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have the same problem as JM. I am tall with long legs and dodgy knees, but I don't have his budget restriction of £10,000. Would that alter your recommendation... -
DMF failure - which cars don't have this problem? 20 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
Have just suffered catastrophic DMF failure on my 40k 2.0 TDi. It is being repaired under warranty but I want to own something which doesn't have this... -
Why hasn't Volkswagen fixed the fault with the 2007 Passat's electric parking brake? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Passat electric parking brake also failed last month and my local Volkswagen specialist - Autotechnics in Gillingham, Dorset - fitted the new brake... -
DPF problems - on all cars? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
You often point out the problems of failing DPFs on higher mileage diesels, especially in Volkswagen models. Does the same apply across all manufacturers... -
Buying a family car for £10,000 20 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
You have previously given advice for our daughter, who has lived in Thailand for several years. Now she, her Thai partner and their baby son will live... -
Buying a company car with a decent boot? 3 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a hatch-back that's one size smaller than my current Toyota Avensis D4D, is petrol or hybrid (less than 10k pa mileage), has a large boot... -
Why are modern diesels bad for short journeys? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I would be grateful for information on cars using diesel. I have been told that this is a good feature if you are doing a lot of distance driving, but... -
New Audi A6 suspension 17 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Am about to order a new Audi A6 2.0 TDI Auto on contract hire. Really prefer the look of the S Line to the SE, and it is only an extra £8 per month. I... -
Does my Qashqai have a fuel consumption problem? 27 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Nissan Qashqai 1.5dCi and have been disappointed with the average fuel consumption of around 35mpg, and with the power and smoothness... -
Replacing a V70 with something sportier 21 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have had a Volvo V70 D5 AWD from new and after 8 years it has now done more than 170,000 miles. I would now like something sportier for about £15,000... -
Is Britain's car industry recovering? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
We have just replaced our Rover 45, after seven years trouble-free motoring, with a new Freelander 2. What a fantastic car! Before choosing the Freelander... -
Recommend a fun, fast, reliable car for an enthusiast? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm almost 63 years of age and I've been a car nut all my life. I currently run a 10-year-old BMW 318 Touring and my wife's 2005 MINI Cooper. I love them...
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