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DPF lifespan? 15 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
Hypothetical question: If driven in the absolute WORST possible way for a DPF filter, how long would it take for a brand new DPF (DNPR in Toyota speak)... -
Buying a large 4x4 for £15,000 14 Jun 2015 (Ask HJ)
We live in a rural area and we are looking to buy a large 4x4 for use as a family car. I need a good sized boot for prams and luggage on holidays. I also... -
What should I watch out for when buying a used MINI? 1 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
A friend in her early 20s is looking to buy a small car and her 'dream' is to get a MINI. However, her budget is likely to be only £2000 initially. There... -
Why does my car make a scraping noise when in reverse? 22 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
Six months ago I had the brake pads replaced on my 2008 Ford Focus. However, ever since then, I've noticed that the car makes an intermittent scraping... -
Should I fit non-runflats to my MINI? 26 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
I'm replacing all four runflats (195/55 R16 87H) on my MINI Cooper Convertible (2010) with non-runflats to reduce costs and improve driving comfort. I'm... -
Need a petrol van - any recommendations? 9 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
Based on your advice, I purchased a used Citroen Berlingo Multispace 1.6 petrol, which has given me many years of excellent service. However, the van is... -
Should I buy a diesel ever again? 2 Feb 2015 (Ask HJ)
A recent Channel 4 documentary questioned whether government policy towards diesels had been misguided because of the health risk posed by noxious pollutatants... -
BMW Z4 fractured alloys - is this common? 27 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
In the 1.5 years I have had to replace five run flat tyres and three alloys because of punctures. In all cases the tyres were perfectly legal. BMW have... -
Is it possible to buy a vegan friendly car? 7 Nov 2014 (Ask HJ)
We want to buy an economical seven-seater. It must be second hand and (as we’re vegan) not contain any leather. We realise that glue will be used (which... -
What's the best diesel for £2500? 14 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have just had my 1998 Volkswagen Golf TDI written off in an accident. As a result, I have £2500 to spend on a replacement. I'm thinking of Audi A3, Volkswagen... -
Replacing my old Jaguar - what should I buy? 13 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my old Jaguar X Type Sovereign. I want something that isn't "run of the mill", yet retains the features of my Sovereign (navigation,... -
Which car to replace an old Jazz? 15 Sep 2014 (Ask HJ)
My sister-in-law had an older Ford Focus that was ultra reliable and would like something of a similar size, because the new Focus is a little larger and... -
Buying a new BMW X3 - petrol or diesel? 3 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm considering buying a used BMW X3 and running it with winter tyres during winter. I've seen some petrol versions available at reasonable prices compared... -
Can you suggest a really good tow car? 16 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am self employed and run a touring caravan hire company, so I tow caravans up to 25,000 miles per year. Max weight of caravans towed is 1900kg and economy... -
Should I buy a high mileage diesel? 10 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have previously read your comments on modern diesels complexity (DPF/DMF/EGR/Turbo) possibly being problematic with high miles unlike older diesel engines.... -
Buying an Audi A5 - Petrol or Diesel 9 Apr 2014 (Ask HJ)
A friend is thinking of buying an Audi A5 (2010 onwards). He does around 6000 miles per year in a mix of urban and longer runs. He is leaning towards the... -
Vauxhall Vivaro losing power 19 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am having some problems with my 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro van. The engine has virtually no power until it reaches 25000rpm. I’ve changed the air filter, mass... -
Should I ditch my Mercedes for a Subaru? 28 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
A local Subaru dealership has a couple of Legacy Estates for sale (Legacy SE Nav Plus 2L Petrol Auto) 10 miles on the clock, registered Dec 2013 - priced... -
Why does my daughter's Ibiza refuse to start? 13 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's car often won't start because the battery is flat. She does a few short town-based journeys each week, and a monthly motorway trip home.... -
Could I have used contaminated fuel? 30 Jan 2014 (Ask HJ)
The day after filling up the tank and for the last two days have noticed a considerable drop in performance in my Volvo V70, with sluggish performance...
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