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When should I change my car? 2 Jun 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have been very lucky, and have owned my 2006 Ford Mondeo since 6000 miles. Now at 140,000 miles, my only repair has been a reversing light sensor for... -
Searching for new economical automatic compact MPV 6 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
We are a family of 2 adults and 2 teenagers searching for a compact MPV. Prefer petrol automatic as we only do around 8000 miles a year. Thought about... -
Why is my Astra blowing smoke? 19 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
My Vauxhall Astra is blowing smoke and the engine management light has come on. I have been told that its the EGR valve. Its been cleaned out properly.... -
Skoda Superb using a lot of oil - is this right? 15 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Superb estate L&K with a 2.0-litre SI engine and I have just put a pint of oil in the engine after doing just 2800 miles. Is this normal... -
SEAT Leon - engine warning light is on 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
The engine management light showed up on my 2004 SEAT Leon 1.6 petrol the other day. The engine has been fluctuating between 700rpm to 1000rpm at idling,... -
What's the best family hatchback? 26 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I want to replace my Mazda 3 (2004). I do 10,000 miles per year, which averages about 50% on motorways. I'm retired and would like to keep the car for... -
Toyota Avensis Tourer 2.2 D-4D or 1.8 V-matic 19 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I drive about 12,000 per year and am looking at a 2009 Avensis Tourer 2.2 D-4D TR with 70,000 from a main dealer (Toyota approved, 12 months warranty)... -
Which small second car should I buy? 18 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
What should I get, a new Panda, a new Volkswagen Up, or newish but second hand Polo? I've just retired and I'm buying a camper van, but I need a second... -
What pressure for winter tyres? 30 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have recently bought a new Honda CR-V with 18-inch wheels as standard, but for a drive down to the Austrian Alps I changed to 17-inch wheels with 225/65... -
Buying a second hand car for £6k- what would you recommend? 19 Dec 2013 (Ask HJ)
I commute 24,000 miles a year mostly on motorway and usually queuing in traffic. I'm looking to replace my Volkswagen Polo 1.4 petrol which I drove into... -
Buying a used Mercedes - should I avoid the diesel? 20 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking for a three year old Mercedes-Benz C-Class. I have about £12,000 to spend and would normally would choose a diesel, as I do about 15- 20,000... -
Replacing a Renault Modus - what should I buy? 18 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am 74 and own a 2006 Renault Modus Privilege. It has 40,000 miles on the clock, but is it expensive to run and I want to replace it with a nearly new... -
BMW 3 Series or Audi A3? 11 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m in the process of buying a used car and have been offered a 2013 BMW 320d for £26,850, with leather, sat nav and 6000 miles on the clock. Do you think... -
Buying a used seven seater - what would you recommend? 5 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used seven seater: it must be reliable as well as economical to run (fuel, insurance, road tax). What would you recommend? -
Will the Porsche Cayenne stop-start system damage the battery or DPF? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
A friend is purchasing a Porsche Cayenne diesel with a stop-start fuel saving cut-out facility. Firstly, does this rapidly destroy a battery (with all... -
Selling an old Ford Mondeo - should I fix it or not? 18 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I want to sell my 2006 Ford Mondeo, but cannot work out if it is worth fixing. It runs really well and has 80,000 on the clock. Problems are some scratches,... -
Can you recommend a replacement for our Honda CR-V? 12 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
We have a 2006 Honda CR-V Sport auto. It is costing too much to run as we only make very short trips in and around town. We are both in our arthritic eighties... -
Used SUV automatic - Honda CR-V or Kia Sorento? 9 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I need to buy a used SUV to tow my caravan. I only cover 6000 miles a year, on short journeys, but would prefer an automatic. I like the Honda CR-V (2010)... -
What's causing the poor ride in my Mercedes Viano? 6 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
A terrible ride quality is spoiling life with my otherwise excellent 2006 Mercedes Viano 2.2 Ambiente. It's running on 225/60/16 tyres on standard 16-inch... -
Will the Citroen Xantia ever become a classic? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I noted in an article in the newspaper that the Citroen XM was becoming a modern classic. I currently have a 2000 Citroen Xantia 2.0 HDi, which runs well...
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