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Which van can carry 200lbs of equipment, has a full-size bulkhead and 2 rows of seats? 1 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
Please can you recommend the best choice of van (probably secondhand due to a limited budget) for my daughter's new fitness business? She needs to carry... -
Is my Nissan Qashqai engine failure linked to the 2013 recall? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
During a rainy drive, with family in the car, the engine on our 2011 (41,000 miles) Nissan Qashqai emitted an acrid smell - no smoke from the exhaust -... -
Gear change 23 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a 2005 Skoda Octavia Estate 2.0 Litre diesel with DSG gearbox. Car has been faultless and I have experienced none of the reported "hesitation"... -
Is a Porsche Macan Diesel a good used buy? 13 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
I live in Spain (Mallorca) and used to have a 2014 Porsche Macan Diesel up until three years ago when we emigrated. I'd rather like to replace it but diesel... -
What's the best petrol family car with a large boot? 3 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have three children and would like a car that can give me good mileage but more importantly one with a big boot. I previously had a diesel and found... -
Should I get a petrol or diesel if I do 10,000 miles per year? 30 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking at a year old Skoda Superb Estate. I previously would have bought diesel but DPF issues make me nervous about that. I’d buy petrol but the... -
Should I keep my diesel car if my mileage has dropped? 13 Oct 2020 (Ask HJ)
I own a diesel 2015 BMW 5 Series estate with 51,000 miles - which I love. However, since retiring, my mileage is very low. A pre-owned 5 Series PHEV is... -
The turbo on my diesel car needed replaced after just five years. Should the manufacturer contribute? 5 Aug 2020 (Ask HJ)
My five year old Mercedes-Benz A-Class diesel has done 36,000 miles. The turbo failed, resulting in a garage bill of £1700. It was repaired by a local... -
Should I keep my four-year old Volkswagen Touareg or replace it? 15 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
After four years and 60k trouble free miles I am wondering whether to trade in my 2014 Volkswagen Touareg. Its a lovely car and suits our needs perfectly... -
Random choice ? - Replacement (proper) 4*4 1 Nov 2017 (Forum)
The conundrum is what for ... It only does about 5-6k per annum, so anything diesel and DPF is out. Realistically, even a pre-DPF diesel is out, due to the increased probability of EGR problems with that low mileage, short trips from cold, etc. So, petrol. Obviously, with low annual mileage and a petrol engine we know we aren't going to be getting brilliant fuel economy figures. -
Will a diesel BMW 4 Series hold its value? 11 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
Any views on the 435d? A 2015 model with less than 15,000 miles can be bought for £25,000 which is only £4000 - 5000 more than the equivalent 420d. The... -
Need a dog friendly hatchback for under £7000 8 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2010 VW Golf Estate 1.6 BlueMotion. Already EGR valve has been replaced. Daughter also recently bought 2009 1.9 Golf TDI on my recommendation and... -
New Toyota 1.6 D4D engine - is it reliable? 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
What is your general opinion of Toyota's 1.6 D4D engine? I hear it is BMW supplied and was wondering does it suffer from any DPF issues? I currently drive... -
Should I buy a high mileage Hyunaia Santa Fe? 24 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of buying a 2010 Hyundia Santa Fe 2.2 Preimium CRDI. It has 141,000 miles on the clock and a full service history with one owner. The price... -
Which Honda SUV is best for towing? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently run a 2013 Honda CR-V 2.0 petrol manual. I opted for this as my daily commute is only seven miles each way. I cover 10,000 miles a year and... -
AdBlue in a BMW X5 4 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
My BMW X5 is equiped with an AdBlue tank. I have only done 5000 miles in three months and the indication message has come on to refill the AdBlue tank.... -
Used Family Car - Mazda 5 or Mazda 6 23 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hi HJ Having looked at you top 10 used family cars for £7k I'm liking the look of the Mazda 6 Estate We prefer diesel and just need 5 good seats and... -
Is now the time to choose petrol if buying a used car? 15 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have been a convert to diesel for 10 years on account of economy and torque. I am about to buy either a BMW 320i Touring or a BMW 118i. The reviews consistently... -
Particulate Filters Diesel engines 8 Sep 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have recently had to pay to have a EGR valve replaced on my Peugeot 407 diesel. As I am thinking of replacing the vehicle, but note many diesel engines... -
Diesel car for commuting? 23 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
I would like to buy a second hand car. I thought of getting a Golf Mk5 1.9 TDI. I want to use this car mainly for commuting to work (aprox 10 miles from...
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