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Low cost motorway driving 9 May 2011 (Ask HJ)
I need some advice on what car (probably second hand) to buy. My priorities are: MOST IMPORTANT: 1. Low *overall* cost motoring 2. Quiet & comfortable... -
Will using 5w30 oil instead of 5w40 cause problems? 22 May 2025 (Ask HJ)
My 2016 Nissan Juke 1.2 DIG manual says that the oil recommended is 5w40. I’ve recently had a service with the main dealer and they put in 5w30. Will this... -
How do I fix a faulty petrol gauge? 31 Mar 2025 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2019 Honda Jazz 1.3 from new with 25,800 miles. After filling up with petrol a month ago my gauge said I had 470 miles but it stayed there for... -
What cheap to run small automatic for under £3000 do you recommend? 30 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
We are looking at 2008 Toyota Aygo automatic as run about for my wife, attracted by £20 tax, fuel economy and reliability. But it seems expensive compared... -
Why has Ford increased the recommended tyre pressures on the Focus? 29 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have purchased a new Ford Focus 1.0 125 Titanium. This replaced the same model purchased in 2019. Ford have increased the 16 inch wheel pressures in... -
Can I reject a car because the hybrid range is less than what I was told? 17 May 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have just got a '67 plate BMW 2 Series Active Tourer PHEV. I was (verbally) told the battery range was 28 miles by the dealer, I now find it is actually... -
Should I leave an auto in neutral when stopped at traffic lights? 11 Nov 2022 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford Kuga automatic. When stopped for a couple of minutes at traffic lights my habit is to put on the handbrake and select neutral. My adult son... -
What has happened to streamlined car designs? 17 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
What has happened to streamlined designs for cars? Traditionally, an aerodynamic shape seemed to be the key to better performance and fuel consumption.... -
Will the price of second hand cars go down in 2022? 11 Apr 2022 (Ask HJ)
I sold my 2014 Fiesta a few weeks ago. I bought it for £7,950 in 2017 and sold it for £6,018 online. I thought it was a good time to sell as prices were... -
Can you recommend a nearly new petrol hatchback? 26 Jan 2022 (Ask HJ)
I need to replace my Peugeot 207 Coupe Cabriolet Sport 1.6, which is almost 14 years old. I now need a more practical car. I would like to buy new or... -
Can you recommend a reliable car with soft suspension? 24 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I'm a retired man looking for a reliable, automatic car under £10,000. I need something with soft suspension as I have a very bad back and vibration makes... -
Should my next car be electric or petrol? 2 Feb 2021 (Ask HJ)
I will be without a car for 6 months as the police are kindly looking after my licence. I currently have a diesel Kia Sportage, which I will sell. I want... -
Is it true that aircon is supposed to be running full time? 28 Nov 2020 (Ask HJ)
You say that the aircon in Skoda cars should be running all the time. Surely not. Is this peculiar to Skoda? Thank you. -
Can you recommend a safe, economical car for driving in narrow lanes? 15 Sep 2020 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a BMW 5 Series on a lease. We drive around town and do a 60-minute motorway commute (roundtrip) each day. We’re moving to a rural cottage... -
Can you recommend a small, economical car to replace my ageing Micra? 31 Mar 2020 (Ask HJ)
I drive a Nissan Micra and it's getting old (2006, 110,000 miles) so I'm looking at what to buy next. I would like something similar regarding economy... -
Once the battery in an EV fails, it costs too much to bother replacing it - what's your opinion? 13 Sep 2018 (Ask HJ)
It seems that an electric vehicle is only worth as much as its battery and, once the battery is "spent" it's not worth the cost of replacing. Is this true? -
Why is the oil level in my Kia Sportage so high after it's been driven? 31 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My Kia Sportage oil level reads at well over the max mark when the engine has been running. I've been to Kia and they can't find a problem. What do you... -
My son wants to buy a classic car in Morocco and drive it home to the UK - what are the pitfalls of him doing this? 5 Dec 2017 (Ask HJ)
My son is a student on a year abroad in Morocco. He's fallen in love with an ancient Renault 4 (left hand drive). He wants to buy it and drive it home... -
What company car would you recommend that's similar to the Toyota Auris? 9 Aug 2017 (Ask HJ)
What company car would you recommend that's similar to the Toyota Auris? -
Why is my FIAT 500 1.3d making noise and emitting black smoke? 17 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2011 FIAT 500 1.3 MultiJet diesel purchased in March 2016. I've had a problem with sporadic engine noise, vibration and black smoke coming out...
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