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  • Which tyres are best for my Renault Captur? 20 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Having ordered a new Renault Captur Signature I discovered that this model comes with mud and snow tyres that reduce mpg and are noisy. When I queried...
  • Toyota Yaris Hybrid - Keep or trade-in? 19 Jun 2016 (Ask HJ)
    Our Toyota Yaris Hybrid is coming up for three years old and we have to make a decision to keep or trade-it in for something else. In the summer it returns...
  • Need a seven-seater with good fuel economy 24 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I am launching a private hire taxi firm and want to buy a seven-seater. I am in the budget between £30,000 - £35,000 and will be doing an annual mileage...
  • Revs increase when breaking 11 Apr 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2012 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SRI. I bought it (used) six weeks ago, but noticed when breaking to stop (break pressed and clutch in) the revs rise to...
  • DPF issues with BMW 520d 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
    I own a 2010 BMW 5 Series. In recent months the car has reported high oil levels after a DPF regeneration. I presume fuel is now mixing with engine oil....
  • Mercedes CLS engine noise 23 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    There is an intermittent change of engine note on my 2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS 350 CDI. Normally the engine is silent when slowly progressing through the...
  • Buying a car with good performance without carbon build-up - what's out there? 21 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
    There seems to be a modern issue of cars with direct injection and carbon buildup leading to expensive failures. Can you recommend a car brand and or models...
  • Large 4x4 for high mileage - suggestions? 13 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I drive 35k miles per year (90% motorway), looking for a large 4x4 (Land Cruiser, Discovery, Grand Cherokee, etc.). This would be a car I would keep for...
  • In view of the Volkswagen scandal could I claim for the DPF? 14 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Last year I had to have the DPF replaced at a cost of around £900. In light of the Volkswagen scandal, is it likely I will be able to claim this back?...
  • Help! New Skoda Superb - diesel or petrol? VW diesel crisis is worrying... 26 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
    Last week I ordered a Skoda Superb SE L diesel 2.0TDI DSG. It is a fantastic family car. The VW diesel emissions scandal then hit the news. I contacted...
  • Alternatives to Toyota RAV4? 22 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking at changing my Toyota RAV4? Can you possibly give me an alternative car to buy that has about the same spec as the RAV4. Only thing with the...
  • Seven seater advice? 13 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My mother-in-law needs a reliable 7 seater to cart the kids around in. She has just had to scrap her 1993 Pajero and is in the market for a replacement....
  • Radio problems with SEAT Leon 6 Aug 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2001 SEAT Leon and when I go to set off the radio reads phone on the display and the music, whether a CD or radio cuts on and off, fades and comes...
  • Honda CR-V i-CTDi vs i-VTEC 16 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I can't decide whether to buy a Honda CR-V 2.2 i-CTDi or CR-V 2.0 i-VTEC petrol. My budget is £9000 and I plan to use it as our main family car driving...
  • British made family car needed. 25 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    My family and I are looking to buy a new car. We currently have a Ford C-MAX and would like something of a similar size. We want a British built car which...
  • Battery life 23 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
    How long do you think the battery on a Mercedes C-Class should last? I've just had to have a second new one fitted (3 months outside warranty) Each one...
  • Buying a high mileage Mondeo - what should I look out for? 13 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I am interested in buying a high mileage 2007 petrol Ford Mondeo. It has 90,000 miles on the clock and meets my budget. I suppose these have a DMF are...
  • What's wrong with my Hyundai Getz? 27 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I have a 2002 Hyundai Getz 1.1 petrol. Recently since filling up I’ve noticed some differences. Although I rate the fuel to the issue, it didn’t happen...
  • Should I fit non-runflats to my MINI? 26 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    I'm replacing all four runflats (195/55 R16 87H) on my MINI Cooper Convertible (2010) with non-runflats to reduce costs and improve driving comfort. I'm...
  • Can you recommend a car with high seats and comfort? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
    We need a high seated car due to back problems. We have looked at Honda CR-V, Toyota Rav4, Nissan Qashqai, Volvo XC60 and Kia Sportage but there are so...
 

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