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Why does my Skoda Superb use so much oil? 16 Jun 2012 (Ask HJ)
I own a Skoda Superb diesel 2.0TDI which consumes engine oil. After every 5000 to 6000km the oil level drops to the lower mark, though there is no warning... -
Can you suggest a good car for my needs? 8 Feb 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am a 33yr old female who has owned her Peugeot 207 for 10 years. Sadly it's increasingly creaky and temperamental after a life of good service. I have... -
Ambulance chaser 28 Nov 2011 (Ask HJ)
I work for the Ambulance Service and will be shortly looking to update my current lease car. The organisation imposes some restrictions upon my choice... -
What makes an ex-police car such a good deal? 5 Mar 2011 (Ask HJ)
Can you please explain why various police forces have to purchase Mercedes-Benz and BMW cars when a Ford Mondeo Estate will do (almost) exactly the same... -
Can you recommend an SUV for rural use which offers room for tall passengers and dogs? 23 Feb 2011 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Chrysler Grand Voyager but expensive repairs are looming (new gearbox at £4,500), so I am thinking of changing. I live in an isolated... -
The wheel hubs of my new Volkswagen Scirocco are rusting - how do I stand on this issue? 22 Oct 2010 (Ask HJ)
In May this year I purchased a new Volkswagen Scirocco costing £23,000. My present mileage is 2,000 and my problem is traces of rust appearing on the ‘drums’... -
Will the W204 Mercedes-Benz C200 really never need replacing? 5 Aug 2010 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2004 Ford C-Max TDCi with over 100,000 miles on the clock, which will need replacing fairly soon. I seem to remember you writing that if one bought... -
Are SEAT Ibiza automatics known to be difficult to control? 19 Jul 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 82-year-old mother-in-law has just changed a BMW 3 Series automatic for a new SEAT Ibiza automatic. She has driven automatics nearly all her life, but... -
Should I replace my unreliable Golf with a Nissan Qashqai or Toyota Avensis? 23 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
My 08 2.0TDI GT Sport Golf which I bought, believing Volkswagens are reliable, is now going into the local dealer for a second time to investigate a problem... -
Discharge of the light brigade 12 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
I bought a BMW 320dSE Touring in just over 2 years ago. The stop/start always worked well until recently. The car has been back to the dealership 3 times... -
Spiel blurb production 5 Jun 2010 (Ask HJ)
When I took delivery of my new BMW X1 I was given a hard sell in respect of this "Shortfall Insurance". If the vehicle is a total loss in the 4 years of... -
Can you recommend a solid, reliable family estate car for £10,000? 28 May 2010 (Ask HJ)
Which car would you recommend as good, solid, reliable family estate that is comfortable and will go on forever? I have in mind Audi, Mercedes-Benz and... -
Exchange rate 6 Mar 2010 (Ask HJ)
For past 12 years I have run BMW 325i convertibles and change every two years. I have noticed the cost to switch increasing every time I change. It was... -
Golf cause 18 Apr 2009 (Ask HJ)
Multiple queries: Current views on recent build quality of Porsche, Mercedes, Jaguar? I have a 2002 Celica Premium Sport Pack. If it was still made I would... -
Why does nobody build small cars with torque converter automatic gearboxes? 28 Feb 2020 (Ask HJ)
The Hyundai i10 and Kia Picanto both come with automated manual transmissions. Why do they not get torque converter gearboxes? -
Will an electric car get through floods as well as a petrol or diesel car? 8 Nov 2019 (Ask HJ)
Will an electric car get through floods as well as a petrol or diesel car? -
Water in my car's footwell, where is it coming from? 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
The footwells of my BMW 5 Series (2010 model) fill with water whenever it rains. Any idea what's causing this to heppen? -
Buying used car - diesel or petrol? 23 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a used car/SUV. My budget is around £11,000 and I do a short commute five days a week (under 2.5 miles) - will this cause issues if... -
Questionable behaviour 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
Please could you give me some advice on what car to buy? Ideally, I'd like a new or pre-registered either BMW 520d, or an Audi A4/A6 diesel. I've got... -
Academic question 21 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
I am an indecisive academic requiring help. In 1994 after months of deliberation and investigation, I bought a brand new VW Passat Diesel Estate and declared...
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