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Thanks for recommending a Mazda 2 for my wife. 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
Thanks to your suggestion, my wife bought a new Mazda 2 last November, which is the best small car either of us has ever driven, and she was a Yaris convert... -
Diesel or petrol Zafira? 19 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I am thinking of replacing my Zafira (I have 1.8 design petrol). Most secondhand 2009/2010 Zafiras available either seem to be 1.6 petrol or 1.9 diesel.... -
Saab 1.8t Convertible 5 Jan 2011 (Ask HJ)
My 2007 Saab Convertible (20k miles) has twice been in the main dealers in the last month for a problem of the engine revs dropping below 500 r/p/m when... -
EGR valve failure 9 Nov 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have 2007 Audi A4 Quattro. The EGR valve failed after 28705 miles. This was 4 months past the 3 yr warranty. Audi claim this is fair wear and tear. I... -
Our new Fiat Panda automatic has returned an excellent 55mpg average over 5000 miles. 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
We recently swapped our old Rover 45 1600 auto for a FIAT Panda Automatic. We're really pleased with it - particularly the fuel consumption. We've always... -
Will Trading Standards help with the failure of our Ford C-Max's automatic gearbox? 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
My husband contacted you a few weeks ago regarding the failure of the automatic gearbox of our Ford C-Max 1.6TDCI CVT with only 20,731 miles on the clock.... -
Jaguar XF 2 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I know you are a fan of this car and I'd like to take the plunge and buy new, but is the diesel worth the premium over petrol? -
Smooth customer - looking for the right auto 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I like smooth quiet automatic cars and only do about 6,000 miles a year. I am thinking of buying a 5 or 6-year old Toyota Prius with 100,000 miles on the... -
Should a Saab 9-5 have oil changes every 6000 miles even after the 2004 revision? 9 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I note you recommend an oil change every 6000 miles for four-pot Saab 9-5 petrol engines. Does this apply to engines after Saab introduced a 'fix' circa... -
Does my Ford Mondeo have a blocked catalytic converter? 3 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have the 2.0-litre petrol 2001 Ford Mondeo Duratec. It has suddenly started to misfire and bring out an awful eggy smell, then the engine light came... -
My Ford Focus' turbo wastegate is sticking open. Is there anything I can do other than replace it? 31 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I am given to believe that the actuating rod on the turbo of our Ford Focus 1800 turbodiesel is sticking with the wastegate held open, causing the engine... -
My Vauxhall Vectra automatic is creeping forward at tickover - what's wrong with it? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just bought a 2002 Vauxhall Vectra 1800 auto. The ECU light has just started to come on when driving and this has only happened after the last service.... -
I want to buy a Toyota IQ - what sort of mileage is reasonable? 29 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
For my next car I fancy buying something cheap to run with a low or zero tax disc price. I'm thinking about a used Toyota IQ. With such a small engine,... -
I've got a 'Check' warning coming up on my Kia Rio's dash. 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a 06-reg Kia Rio which is displaying a sign saying "Check" which, according to the handbook, relates to the emission control system. I have not... -
What's wrong with my Citroen Saxo's cooling system? The fan comes on when I switch off the ignition. 23 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have had an X-reg Citroen Saxo Forte 1.1i for three months and found out that the 30A fuse for the cooling fan had been removed from the fuse box. On... -
Why is the engine in my Volkswagen bay window camper revving too much? 11 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
Why is the engine in my Volkswagen bay window camper revving too much? -
At what annual mileage should drivers consider diesel vehicles? 10 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
In last Saturday's paper, you advised someone who does 10,000 miles a year that 'You don't do enough miles for a diesel.' I'd appreciate your opinion as... -
What's causing my Mercedes-Benz CLK's gearbox to stick in lower ratios? 7 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have run a 2002 Mercedes-Benz CLK Cab from new (it's now at 98,000 miles) and I recently had the autobox circuit board replaced by a good specialist... -
Is it normal for Audi TTs to use oil? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My brother has bought a brand new Audi TT and it is using oil - Audi say this is normal. We have a 142,000-mile Volvo V70 diesel and it never uses oil.... -
Is the Hyundai i10 still the best small automatic car? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My sister has stopped driving due to arthritis, but I feel that she could drive a small automatic. I know that you rate the Hyundai i10, but it seems to...
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