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Changing from an SUV to hot hatch 20 Aug 2016 (Ask HJ)
I currently have a Renault Kadjar 1.6 dCi. I like the car, but the engine feels sluggish compared to the same engine I had in my previous Nissan Qashqai. I... -
Which tyres are best for low road noise? 15 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
Most cars I go in disappoint me with the level of tyre roar. Am I right in thinking low profile tyres are partly to blame? Could you recommend me some... -
Honda CR-V - should we sell or keep it? 16 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
Our Honda CR-V (petrol, automatic) needs new tyres before the winter, which I guess will cost £600+. We’ve done 74,000 miles in the Honda and are quite... -
Is the 2011 BMW 320d particularly susceptible to DPF faults? 13 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am about to trade in my 2003 BMW 320d for a 2011 example of the same model but with automatic transmission. My current car is manual and does not have... -
Why has my Mercedes-Benz B150's gearbox failed at four years old? 12 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I purchased a Mercedes-Benz B150 automatic new just over four years ago. I currently have 91,000 miles driven. It is serviced at six-month intervals by... -
Cold start trouble with a Volkswagen Beetle 30 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Beetle 2.0 automatic is very difficult to start on cold mornings, engine cranks well enough, but reluctant to fire. When warm it starts and runs well.... -
Our catalytic converter was stolen, ruining the car. Can you recommend a replacement? 26 Apr 2021 (Ask HJ)
Earlier this week, my husband parked his 2008 Honda Jazz in a small car park and went birdwatching about an hour's drive away. When he returned, to cut... -
Honda Jazz CVT vs i-shift? 2 Oct 2018 (Ask HJ)
My wife and I have a 57-plate Honda Jazz CVT. It's a pleasant car to drive and we get high 40s to the gallon, up to 50mpg + on a long run. We now want... -
What car should I buy for my 30,000 mile a year commute? 27 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I recently changed jobs and will now be required to commute 30,000 miles per year, compared to previously 7000 miles. I have a 2015 Ford Focus which I... -
Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI (W204) blowing black smoke 24 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2009 Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI (W204) with an automatic gearbox. I have recently had a problem where the car is blowing out black smoke and the car... -
Why won't my Range Rover Sport's stop-start work on the parking brake? 7 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a new model Range Rover Sport 3.0d HSE Dynamic. I have to say I love it. I traded a Discovery 4 (amazing residual after three years) and recently... -
My Freelander 2's autobox failure should have been prevented by a recall but I wasn't notified - what should I do? 31 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
Further to my earlier correspondence regarding autobox failure on my August 2007 Freelander 2 at 35,000 miles, the Land Rover dealer wanted £3500 to fit... -
My Volkswagen Golf broke down because the servicing dealer did not change the DSG fluid - is he responsible for repairing it? 3 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Volkswagen Golf Hatch 2.0 TDI GT (Automatic). The car does approximately 500 miles a week and has been serviced every 10,000 miles by the supplying... -
Even spender 19 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I took delivery of a new Vauxhall Agila 1.2 automatic Design with air conditioning on 3 June 2010. On-the-road price with 1-years VED £12,985, and I paid... -
Total de-feet 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
You seem to be stressing the use of left foot braking whilst manoeuvring only, where I can see your point if you have to use the accelerator. However,... -
Towed, on the whole 20 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
I need a practical beast that will comfortably tow a 1,500kg caravan for about 3,000 miles a year, and carry 4 adults and accommodate 2 Labradors and walking... -
Is it easy to change a sunroof seal? 30 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
My sunroof rubber seal needs changing, can you please advise if it is too difficult to replace and the best place to buy a replacement seal? I have a Renault... -
Will an advanced driving test mean cheaper insurance? 13 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I am now in my Eighties. Friends who know me well congratulate me on my driving skills. My motive being to drive safely for the safety of passengers. For... -
Should I buy a Japanese import Volkswagen Golf? 22 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
A local garage has several VW Golfs - allJjapanese imports and automatic - all listed as one owners. What are the pitfalls of buying one and is it possible... -
What's the best tyre inflator? 20 Feb 2025 (Ask HJ)
Is there an accurate reliable inflator on the market: I've been using one purchased from the AA, but the readout is erratic, the viewed Pounds Per Square...
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