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Buying a new van – should I go large or small? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I’m an electrician in need of a new van. I occasionally carry large items and work mostly in towns and cities. Can you recommend a good van? I can’t make... -
'Tappy' Alfa Romeo 156 20 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have an Alfa 156 which was running sweet except a bit tappy on cold start up. The noise lasts about 10 secs then is fine. I have replaced the cambelt... -
Buying a sports car that won't depreciate - what do you suggest? 18 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm thinking of spoiling myself and spending about £40K or more on a retirement present. I currently run a 1999 Mercedes-Benz 320 CLK Elegance and... -
Do the runflat tyres fitted to the BMW 118d SE have a shorter lifespan than conventional tyres? 14 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
I have recently acquired a 2007 BMW 118d SE Auto - the so-called ‘Efficient Dynamics’ version. Initial impressions are all positive: handling, performance,... -
Best hybrid for city driving? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
Can you recommend a good hybrid car for use in and around towns and cities? -
How can I solve a choke problem on my Honda Accord? 6 Jan 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 1993 2.0 fuel-injection Honda Accord Coupe for 11 years and it has always run very smoothly. However, after being off the road for 3 months... -
What's the best medium-sized automatic car? 14 Mar 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a medium sized automatic 2015-2017 for under £10,000. I want low mileage and five doors. I currently have a 2013 Peugeot 207SW diesel... -
What do I look for when buying my first car? 21 Jul 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am finally looking to buy my first car (having been driving my mothers for about 10ish months). I am particularly interested in the Peugeot 107 (or Citroen... -
Can you suggest a family car for London and occasional longer drives? 11 Jun 2020 (Ask HJ)
We have a maximum budget of £14,000 for a reliable, used SUV or estate with good economy and lots of space. We were originally drawn to the Renault Kadjar... -
Do garages try to sell unnecessary extras when you go for a service? 27 Mar 2018 (Ask HJ)
I recently took my 2015 Ford Fiesta auto (12,000 miles) for its three-year service at our local Ford dealer. We had agreed a price for the service and... -
I have serious safety concerns about Smart motorways - what's your opinion? 29 Jun 2017 (Ask HJ)
I commute along part of the M60, which for the last three years has been in the process of being "upgraded" to a Smart motorway. It has been without a... -
Is there a known issue with blocked injectors in the Citroen DS4? 12 May 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 Citroen DS4, purchased two years ago. Since January, the engine light keeps coming on and the car will go into limp mode. I had the emissions... -
What is the cause of the white smoke when I start my Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi? 13 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2005 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi has done 147,000 miles. It had a previous issue where the glow plug light would flash and it would go into limp mode. I read... -
Vauxhall Insignia engine seizure - what are my rights? 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I bought a 2010 Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTI in March and took out a service plan with the dealer, who has serviced the vehicle since then. The vehicle had... -
Timing chain problem on SEAT Ibiza 1.2 TSI - a known issue? 22 Dec 2015 (Ask HJ)
I read with interest your response to a recent question regarding a noisy timing chain in an Audi A1. My 2011 Seat Ibiza 1.2 TSI has suffered from a similar... -
Do you agree with this BMW service manager's views on DPF maintenance? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I had a very interesting chat with a service manager at BMW Battersea whilst collecting my car. I have a 12-month-old new model X3 3.0-litre diesel. I... -
Should I buy a used Skoda Superb diesel? 25 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a used Skoda Superb estate as our family car as I am 6-feet 3-inches and my teenage sons are 6-feet 5-inches and 6-feet 1-inch (and growing).... -
Which family SUV for commuting and long holiday trips? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
In looking to change our car (a 2003 old shape Volvo V40 2.0i turbo Sport Lux). We have been considering the KIA Sportage 1.7 CRDI 2 or Hyundai ix35 due... -
What do you think of the Volvo C30? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2008 Skoda Roomster diesel bought new. Now it has 78,000 miles on the clock and I think time to change. For a couple of years I anticipated relatively... -
Noisy turbo after replacement 16 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
Six weeks ago, the turbo suddenly blew on my 2005 Volkswagen Touran 1.9 TDI 105bhp. I was shocked by this as Ive always been very regular and frequent...
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