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Citroen C3 Picasso has failed its MoT on emissions 21 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
My 2009 Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 diesel has just failed its MoT on emissions. The garage has told me that I don’t do enough miles. For a retest I must drive... -
Should I replace my XK8 with a BMW 6 Series? 19 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am looking to replace my 2002 Jaguar XK8, which I've taken from 60,000 to 150,000 miles in the last six years. The car still drives nicely, but is getting... -
Does the Nissan Qashqai suffer with DPF problems? 27 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
We have a Nissan Qashquai 2.0 petrol auto which is nearly four years old and is due to be replaced. We love the comfort of the car and would have replaced... -
Buying an economic automatic - what would you recommend? 13 Mar 2014 (Ask HJ)
I have recently changed my journey to work and wonder if I should change my car. I have a 2004 Toyota Yaris 1.3 auto (based on your previous recommendation... -
Vauxhall Corsa warning light - what's the fault? 4 Feb 2014 (Ask HJ)
I own a 2003 Vauxhall Corsa and there are two rubber breather hoses attached to the engine; the smaller of which snapped off at the point where it connects... -
Thanks for recommending Shell V Power fuel. 2 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
This is a letter of genuine thanks for continuing to push Shell V Power. I had ignored your advice for what seems like years, but finally gave in on the... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. I have a budget of £9000 to source a decent spec automatic with enough boot... -
Should I buy a Ford Focus or Volkswagen Golf - or consider a hybrid? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
A change in circumstances means that my Mercedes-Benz E220 auto has to go. Much as I love the refinement it's completely the wrong car for the 5,000, mostly... -
Which executive car for low running costs? 16 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am replacing my BMW 325d and am looking at: Merc E350 Diesel Coupe (approved used up to two years) Current BMW 330d (approved used up to 1 year) New... -
Which Motability car for camping trips? 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm almost due to start looking for a new Motability car and could use some recommendations. I have a Peugeot 207 1.4 Diesel that does 55mpg combined and... -
What's causing our Mazda 3's engine to surge when riding the clutch? 1 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm writing this email as a frustrated new Mazda owner. Last October we purchased a Mazda 3 Venture petrol from EMG Mazda Cambridge. It has now done 2300... -
Why don't more people use all-weather tyres for year-round performance? 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I must be one of many, I'm sure, who's now preaching the benefits of winter tyres on a small hatchback after cruising up snowy roads that were the equivalent... -
What do you make of diesel ECU tuning? 24 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
More and more people are looking at tuning their diesels for more economy and or power. In this day and age of ridiculous fuel prices isn't it time we... -
What could be causing my daughter's Ford Ka to over-rev when idling? 9 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My daughter has a 2004 Ford Ka. It has developed an intermittent fault whereby it will often over-rev when idling or rev in "pulses", as if someone is... -
Which used supermini for £7000-£8000 19 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
This is the first time I've bought a car in 10 years and I'm stumped! I can spend between £7-8000. I need a 5-door, 5-seat car that will be used for... -
In-law manifold 29 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
One of your readers letters extolled the virtue of running older cars. Like you, I remember when I was young and had little money. I ran old cars and can’t... -
Need a 4x4 - which SUV/Crossover would you recommend? 13 Dec 2012 (Ask HJ)
We currently have a Ford Galaxy for carrying three kids to school. It has been a very good car for clobber, although obviously uninspiring to drive, but... -
Why don't we hear more about vehicles that run on compressed air? 17 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
A while ago, I read an article about a firm in India (was it Tata?) that was developing a car with an engine that ran on compressed air. This seemed a... -
Should I buy my Lexus IS 250 company car from my employer? 11 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I am due to retire soon and my company has offered me the opportunity to buy my 34,000 mile 2009 Lexus IS 250 SE company car at book cost, which is around... -
Was it necessary to test drive my car during a routine tyre inspection? 18 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
My local Porsche dealer rang me to offer a free tyre inspection on my seven-year-old 997. They collected and delivered the car for what is an approximate...
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