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Should we buy a Nissan X-Trail automatic? 11 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
We currently drive a Nissan X-Trail, and for the North Yorkshire Moors in winter, have found it does just what we have asked of it. We plan to replace... -
Should I buy a diesel car or go for a petrol model? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a secondhand older model Ford Focus Diesel, up to say 18 months old. Two friends have cautioned me about the diesel engine and/or... -
Is my tank bigger than the manual says? 1 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I filled up at a Shell station with V-Power following you advice. The range indicator was 60 miles before fill-up indicating 7-8 litres of fuel remaining,and... -
A seven seater for towing a caravan 23 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
Currently we have a 1.6-litre petrol 54 plate Zafira which is ideal sized as we occaisionally fill 6 - 7 seats with adults in the back row or load up the... -
Clearing a 520d particulate filter 24 Jan 2012 (Ask HJ)
After each of two years my BMW 520d has shown excess oil in the sump. Is this because attempts to clear the particulate filter have dumped fuel into the... -
Economy light 24 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
The economy light has gone out in the dash of my Toyota Carina E. Does this mean I new bulb? If yes, can I get to it from the back of the dash? -
Need a reliable, spacious, economical car 14 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
We are a retired couple living in London and spending half the year at our house in SW France. We’ve owned a fully loaded Volvo V70 T5 (02) since new... -
Petrol or diesel seven seater? 7 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I've recently retired and I have a 57 reg Ford C-max 1.6 TDCI 110 Zetec with just shy of 50k on the clock. This weekend mentioned a cost of £1600 for... -
1999 HDi black smoke on revving 4 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have a Peugeot 406 HDi 1999 (90bhp). . It has failed its exhaust emmissions test 4.7 showing and it needs to be below 3.0. There was a lot of black smoke... -
Nice little yearner 29 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
For years I've yearned a Porsche Boxster and have now reached a time in life when it becomes practical. I can't stretch to a brand new one so I'm looking... -
Automatic decision 9 Aug 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have had VW Polo 1.4 automatics for the past 12 years, new each time and have been very happy with them. Mainly I commute to work in and out of central... -
Piezo injectors on 2006 Leon 8 Apr 2011 (Ask HJ)
Under your "What's bad" section, there is a reference to "Very useful information from FBE659 in The Backroom: The best PD units are mid-period 1.9s... -
Should I consider buying a 2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
I have been offered a 2003/53 Mercedes-Benz SL500, which is immaculate with an AMG body kit, panoramic roof etc and has only done 27,000 miles. I have... -
FIAT HotAir? 5 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I spoke with you about a Fiat 500 TwinAir that our family is planning to buy. You told me you were going on a 600-mile trip in one over the weekend. Can... -
Recommend a 4x4 with enough power for hills and plenty of boot space? 14 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I've just moved to the middle of the North York Moors and want to buy a secondhand 4x4. I have three kids so boot space and rear seat space is important.... -
Can I use home-processed biodiesel in my Skoda Superb? 6 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Skoda Superb 2.0 diesel, 2005-6. Needing to save money, I can buy a biodiesel kit and buy the used filtered oil. I have a spare garage to do it... -
Would adding used cooking oil to my Skoda's diesel tank damage my engine? 1 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm keen to recycle as much as possible, but my local council provides no cooking oil recycling facility, and it seems crazy to me to put large bottles... -
Ford Mondeo Mk2 - petrol or diesel? 28 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I'm trying to work out whether to buy a petrol or diesel Ford Mondeo, taking into consideration that the initial price for this car secondhand is the same,... -
Ku goo kachoo 14 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have a Kuga 2.0 Titanium diesel and it’d brand new. However my pride and joy has been in the garage for the last month because of engine malfunction.... -
Why's my Ford Mondeo losing power and smoking? 13 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
My Ford Mondeo is a 2003 TDCi 130bhp Ghia. Since last week, as I apply acceleration to my car gently from 0 up till 85mph, it feels like it is losing power...
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