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  • Petrol smell in a Zafira? 9 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Zafira 1.6l club, 2008, 42k, which I have owned since one year old. Now and again there is a smell of petrol in the cabin. Usually when after...
  • What's the best starter classic? 5 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
    Could you recommend a cheap starter classic? Something that can be purchased under £1000 and practical to use as an every day machine?
  • Do manufacturers take economy tyre pressures into account when measuring mpg? 16 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The accuracy, or otherwise, of manufacturers' fuel consumption figures attracts regular correspondence but my question is slightly different. We have just...
  • Why can't I achieve the manufacturer's quoted mpg with stop-start? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
    The brochure for my car says combined fuel consumption is 67.3mpg with Start-Stop and about 62.0 without Start-Stop. I can only achieve 57.6mpg so, as...
  • What car would you recommend 28 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I currently drive a 1.6 2007 SEAT Leon and do about 18,000-20,000 miles annually. It's never let me down however I would like to have a more fuel efficient...
  • Which small car to replace my 2000 Volkswagen Golf? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am a single 66-year old lady who does not enjoy changing cars. I am usually loyal to my car choice. My present car is a diesel 1.9 TDI Volkswagen Golf,...
  • Should my Mondeo's cam belt have failed after 30,828 miles? 19 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    My car is a 1997 Mondeo 1.8TD, currently with 197,000 miles on clock. I've had it from new and the performance and fuel consumption are the same as when...
  • Looking to replace my Zafira - suggestions? 3 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to replace a tired Zafira, with a budget of £5K max. Needs to be automatic and have a high driving position. Would prefer seven-seater but...
  • My Kia Rio is returning an average of 72.8mpg. 5 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I watched with disgust a recent 5th Gear programme where Kia's claimed mpg for the new Rio was "tested". The test was conducted by what could only be described...
  • Water in petrol - the filling station is to blame? 29 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter recently re-fuelled with petrol that subsequent to the breakdown of her car turned out to contain 50% water. The filling station concerned...
  • Replacement Peugeot 508 DPF - maintenance or warranty? 13 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My Peugeot 508 1.6eHDI recently had to be towed to my local dealer for a fault diagnosed as a blocked diesel filter. Although less than two years old and...
  • My car is yet to arrive but my registration document has 26 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I ordered an Abarth 595 Turismo on 2nd. August from an Abarth main dealer. Delivery quoted up to 12 weeks. Received a V5 for the car dated 28th September...
  • MGF engine over revving when hot and stopped in traffic. 16 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have an MGF. The engine starts OK and runs smooth at speed but when I come to a stop at the lights or enter a garage the revs go up and down between...
  • Which diesel car for economical long-range commuting? 22 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I commute 150 miles a day, mainly on the M25. I need a car that is very economical on fuel, with minimal annual tax, petrol or diesel costs, for my use...
  • A car for £5000-6000. What do you suggest? 21 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I am looking to buy a small second hand car, budget up to £6000. I have test driven a petrol Mazda 2 1.5 Sport. I have also considered the 2006 onwards...
  • 'Chipping' a Golf Plus? 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    Following your advice, I bought a Golf Plus with the 1.4TSi 122 engine in favour of the 2.0TDi. 23,000 miles and nearly three years on, I am delighted...
  • New or old i30? 10 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I've just done a test drive on a brand new Hyundai i30 1.4 petrol and it was extremely good. However, considering my budget is about £10,000 (with finance)...
  • Proton Jumbuck starting issues 26 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have a Proton Jumbuck that now has a statring problem. The key fob fell apart and after putting it back together it now won't start. If you turn key...
  • What do you think of the Mazda Bongo? 12 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    My daughter needs a car to ferry her four young children to school and to travel to see us in the school holidays. I have been offered a 2.5-litre Mazda...
  • Astra 1.9 diesel a good buy? 1 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
    I have Nissan Almera 1.5 petrol, 64,000 miles and I pay about £30 per week to travel. I drive in town and on the motorway. I always wanted to have...
 

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