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Water leaked into the engine of my van and now its ruined the ABS - what can I do? 24 Jul 2017 (Ask HJ)
My 2013 Peugeot Boxer had water leak into the engine compartment, this has been happening from new. It's damaged the computer and the ABS system. Estimated... -
What's the most reliable car for a teenager? 30 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
What cars would you recommend for my 18 year old son? He's starting an apprenticeship this autumn and will need a reliable car to get there and back. The... -
Have any other owners had problems with their Volkswagen Caddy since the emissions update? 20 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
Since taking my 2011 Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.6 in for the emissions update I've noticed a marked increase in fuel consumption (down from 48-50+ to 36-38)... -
Should I replace my 2014 diesel Fiat 500 in a couple of years to avoid major expenses? 17 Mar 2017 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2014 diesel Fiat 500 1.3 .I purchased it with 35,000 miles on the clock and have now covered 48,000 miles. At what mileage would it be advisable... -
Which is the better engine, the Kia Kappa 1.0 turbo or the Mazda Skyactiv 1.5? 21 Feb 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm used to driving a small diesel but I now want to change to a small petrol car. I'm looking at the Kia/Hyundai 1.0 turbo engine in the Kia Rio, they... -
Should I sell my 2006 Honda FR-V? 13 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2006 Honda FR-V 2.2 CDTi from new and I've always used Shell fuel. It's had oil changes every 8,000 miles following your advice. Apart from a couple... -
Should I go for the expensive electric plug in/petrol version or the diesel version of the BMW X5? 11 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a BMW X5. What's the difference between an automatic gearbox and a sport automatic transmission? Also, if money wasn't a factor, would... -
Which Michelin Cross Climate tyres are best for my Golf? 12 Dec 2016 (Ask HJ)
Can you tell me which size Michelin Cross Climate tyres are best for my 2013 Volkswagen Golf BlueMotion? -
Need car that will fit three child seats in back, would prefer estate. Suggestions? 18 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
We had our Citroen C4 picasso (5 seater) stolen in August and we're trying to replace it with something more fuel efficient, preferably an estate as we... -
Is the Lexus CT200 a wise used buy? 10 Nov 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to buy a newer car and have a budget of up to £11,000. I do a daily round trip of 45 miles: a mixture of dual carriageway, A road and town... -
Volkswagen Golf starting problems 20 Oct 2016 (Ask HJ)
My daughter's 2009 Volkswagen Golf has broken down four times in recent weeks and on each occasion it refuses to start. Our local garage has replaced the... -
Why is my Astra going into limp mode? 2 Sep 2016 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Vauxhall Astra 1.6 SRI went into 'limp mode' yesterday, I've recently had to fork out for a brand new automatic gearbox that set me back a bit.... -
Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI making a rattling noise when accelerating 25 Jul 2016 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2010 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI with 45,000 miles on the clock. In the past two weeks I've noticed a noise coming from the front of the car when I accelerate.... -
New Toyota 1.6 D4D engine - is it reliable? 17 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
What is your general opinion of Toyota's 1.6 D4D engine? I hear it is BMW supplied and was wondering does it suffer from any DPF issues? I currently drive... -
Buying a Transit van for self-build camper 16 Feb 2016 (Ask HJ)
I am looking in to building a camper van. My price range is up to £7000 and I am looking at using the Ford Transit LWB High Roof but I am unsure which... -
Why is my Renault Kangoo van blowing smoke? 5 Jan 2016 (Ask HJ)
My father has a Renault Kangoo 1.5 DCi van. It idles ok but there is a lack of power and lots of white smoke. I removed the EGR valve and cleaned it... -
Advice on a used medium sized car? 6 Nov 2015 (Ask HJ)
My wife's Mazda 323 1.5 79k car is due for MOT and will require welding to get through MOT, plus wings are badly rusting and wheel arches. What sort of... -
Diesel or petrol? 27 Jul 2015 (Ask HJ)
My commute to work is four miles there and the same four miles back. I do this twice a day. I'm looking at buying an 09-ish Kia Soul but can't decide between... -
Is the 1.2 Nissan Pulsar powerful enough for overtaking? 13 May 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a new reliable and spacious car which I intend to keep for many years. I quite like the Nissan Pulsar but only with the petrol... -
Why won't my Toyota Rav4 start? 23 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
Around a month ago the engine of my diesel Toyota Rav4 (2009 model) was replaced under warranty (known fault/head gasket). Since then it has had in intermittent...