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Our car has hidden accident history - what are our rights? 25 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
We recently bought a 2013 Volvo XC70 D4 for £24,580 from a main dealer. After collecting the car we found a faulty fuel gauge and the car went to our local... -
Company car or cash allowance? 1 Mar 2015 (Ask HJ)
My employer has given me a choice between a company car (Ford Focus 1.5TDCi Titanium) or an annual allowance of £3420. I do around 12k a year of which... -
Should I buy a diesel? 15 Dec 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a diesel; mainly for the long distance drive I usually do and the tax rates. However my friend recently told me that diesel cars... -
Storing a car - Should I disconnect the battery? 12 Oct 2014 (Ask HJ)
I understand that you should use a float charger to prevent over-charging of the battery. My question is, if I don't use my 1995 Honda Civic for three... -
Buying a new car - electric or hybrid? 25 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I live on the Isle of Wight and want to buy a plug-in hybrid as most of our journeys are less than 20 miles. I currently have a 1988 Porsche 924s for... -
What's the best used car for £4000? 6 Aug 2014 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to buy a used car on a budget of £4000. I will be doing about 12,000 miles a year - 40 miles a day on my commute along an A-road to work -... -
Mk7 Golf - which engine is best? 14 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am planning to change my Honda Civic diesel for a newer Volkswagen Golf (Mk 6 or 7). As much as I might like to go for the GTi, I think may have to make... -
Can you recommend a comfortable, economical double cab pick-up? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am having a few problems with my lower back due to the seating position in my 2008 Ford Ranger Thunder, which I'm very fond of. It is a hoot to drive,... -
Are the new London buses with electric motors as green as they claim to be? 23 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
Although you don't cover buses, I thought you may have some thoughts about the new double-decker London bus featured on a recent ‘Top Gear’ programme.... -
Is DPF technology improving in modern diesel cars? 26 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
A few days ago the BBC R4 ‘You & Yours’ programme had a feature on DPF problems. It said that the Salvation Army, which apparently runs 700 company cars,... -
Best value car to replace my Citroen C2? 1 Oct 2013 (Ask HJ)
I'm looking to replace my Citroen C2 1.4 HDi with a slightly larger and more comfortable new car. I've had it for four years and am averaging 70-75mpg... -
Is there a good substitute for Renault's discontinued Clio Sport Tourer? 28 Sep 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2010 Renault Clio Sport Tourer 1.5 DCI Dynamique. I would gladly replace it with another but am disappointed to learn that the Sport Tourer will... -
Lack of torque in a Sorento 17 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have owned two Kia Sorentos for ten years, and have been very satisfied with them driving over 200k miles. At 60k miles in my second one, I experienced... -
Why do motorcycles illegally use loud exhausts to warn drivers of their presence? 3 Aug 2013 (Ask HJ)
You responded to PB of Newcastle upon Tyne by saying that noisy exhausts prevent motorcyclist injuries. Noisy exhausts are antisocial and in most cases... -
DPF warning light - what do I do? 9 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I've owned a Suzuki Grand Vitara since Oct 2012 - It is now out of warranty. I live in the Yorkshire Dales and I'd had enough of getting stuck the wrong... -
Should I buy an ex-American police Interceptor? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am seriously considering buying an American police Interceptor Ford Crown Victoria. They are available in plain colours without all the police regalia.... -
Can I remove the DPF from my Jaguar XF? 4 May 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Jaguar XF 2.7 Diesel and probably do too many short runs for the diesel particulate filter, averaging only 8000 miles a year. So far the light... -
Ibiza DSG gearbox causing problems 30 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
Several months ago I bought a 2011 SEAT Ibiza 1.2tsi with the seven speed dsg gearbox as a replacement for my diesel Focus, as I do a lot of town driving... -
Buying a small car for town? 27 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife does 12,500 miles annually which is entirely urban short distances (community nurse). I would like to get her a car which would cost me ideally... -
What is causing my daughter's Ford Ka to over-rev when idling? 16 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 fanning...
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