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I want a prestige classic that's also economical - is a BMW the way to go? 15 Nov 2017 (Ask HJ)
Just a university student here. I wish to have prestige car. The dream can be lived on a budget, I am looking at a BMW E39 and I am intending on modifying... -
Can a failed DPF regen cause oil contamination in the engine? 29 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Mazda 6 diesel recently had a low oil pressure warning light come on. I stopped driving immediately and got towed to my Mazda dealer. They changed... -
Buying a Kia Niro - what paint protection, tyres and petrol would you recommend? 1 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
I've recently placed an order for a Kia Niro and am hoping it will be an economical, safe and reliable car for my family that won't be entirely lacking... -
Chipping a Ford Ranger 3.2 diesel 20 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
The vehicle is in Thailand. Tempted to use Superchips bluefin modification claimed to increase torque by 117 nm from 417nm and power by 45hp from 197hp. Apparently... -
Are modern diesel cars really so prone to faults? 3 Mar 2012 (Ask HJ)
As a regular reader of your column in ‘Motoring’ in the Telegraph I am concerned about your comments, on a regular basis, about ownership of diesel-powered... -
Crim reminder 11 Jul 2009 (Ask HJ)
This email comes all the way from Tasmania, which is the little island below mainland Australia where you sent your convicts. In 2002 I bought a Holden... -
Cab runneth over 7 Feb 2009 (Ask HJ)
Having sold my previous car, a 1998 Audi Cabriolet, I'm now looking for a replacement with an automatic gearbox and would be grateful if you could advise.... -
Why does my EV show a longer range than the claimed figures? 24 Apr 2025 (Ask HJ)
The official WLTP range of my Kia Soul is 280 miles, but when fully charged it's showing 310 miles. Any ideas why this should be? -
What's the best van that I can also sleep in? 20 May 2024 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a passenger van which has at least 4 seats. I also want to be able to fold down the seats so that I can sleep in it. My problem is... -
Why does my hybrid cost more to tax than my daughter's diesel? 29 Apr 2024 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a Nissan Qashqai diesel and pays zero road tax. I have a Toyota Yaris hybrid and pay £160 car tax. I feel this is unfair. When I bought... -
What tyres will give a longer life? 10 Jan 2024 (Ask HJ)
I currently drive a Volvo XC60 2020 with 27,000 miles It is fitted with Pirreli P Zero tyres, they wear evenly but I only get 15000 miles out of the front... -
My Mercedes E-Class has to pay ULEZ the same car with a larger engine but is exempt, is this right? 13 Nov 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a 1995 Mercedes W124 convertible. I love the car but it is not ULEZ compliant. I have recently seen the same model and year for sale that is stated... -
What are the advantages of hybrids compared to petrols and EVs? 30 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me please the advantages of buying a self charging petrol car over a straight petrol engine car or full electric car? -
Can my Ford Fiesta mild hybrid really do 70mpg? 23 Oct 2023 (Ask HJ)
I purchased Ford Fiesta Titanium mild hybrid in April. Have made two journeys from Cumbria to stafford, 350 miles return, and on both occasions I am averaging... -
What is the best year and model of Toyota Yaris? 1 Sep 2023 (Ask HJ)
I’m looking at purchasing an automatic Yaris or Yaris Hybrid. From research and asking around it seems like the 1.4/1.5 engine is the best to go for. However,... -
What's the best van for towing? 20 Jun 2023 (Ask HJ)
I have a Hyundai i800 but it has an issue where the clutch seems to overheat and stop working which means you have to stop for about 30 minutes which is... -
Is the Skoda Yeti the right car for me? 17 Mar 2023 (Ask HJ)
I am interested in buying a Skoda Yeti. I have a budget of up to £10,000. We drive a max of 5000 miles a year and are not off-roaders in any sense! Would... -
What is the best car for long term ownership? 24 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
What is the best car to buy and hang onto for the next ten years? I’m looking for bombproof reliability and something that will bear wear and tear with... -
Do all diesel engines have DPF issues? 6 Jan 2023 (Ask HJ)
Is there a diesel car yet that can cope with town driving/short journeys without clogging the diesel particulate filter (DPF) and exhaust gas recirculation... -
Should we turn stop-start off? 9 Aug 2022 (Ask HJ)
My 22 year old granddaughter has just bought her first car (on a pcp). It’s a Toyota AygoX automatic. I’ve been given to understand that it has the stop/start...
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