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Which SUV to buy? 19 Oct 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have around £35.000 to spend on a new 4x4 car. The ones I have looked at so far are Discovery Sport, Volvo XC60, Audi Q5 and BMW X1. I think I have... -
Was the Toyota RAV4 ever offered with leather seats? 21 Apr 2015 (Ask HJ)
I have just bought a 2007 Toyota RAV4 XT5 auto that was advertised with leather seats. I have found splits in the side squab driver's seat and have been... -
Buying a first car - i10 or Picanto? 28 Jan 2015 (Ask HJ)
I am looking for a first car for my wife. She can only drive an automatic. I have decided we definitely want a proper torque converter auto. The front... -
Why does my classic cut out on the motorway? 30 Jul 2014 (Ask HJ)
I am the proud owner of a 20 year old Audi 100. It has done 98,000 miles and is well maintained. Over the past three years the engine has cut out on the... -
What should I replace my Mondeo with? 4 May 2014 (Ask HJ)
I will be changing my five year old 50,000 mile Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDI this year and have looked around extensively. However, having test driven a Mazda 6,... -
Will I have to change the DPF in my Qashqai after three years? 30 Nov 2013 (Ask HJ)
You recently advised somebody who was thinking of buying a diesel car to take in to account replacing the DPF after three years. I have a one-year-old... -
Underside body problems with Toyota Avensis 22 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I bought a four year old Toyota Avensis from a main dealer in April. It has just had its MoT ,which it passed, however they noticed that two holes on the... -
The major electrical fault with our Renault Scenic was just down to a faulty battery. 13 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
Regarding the letter from WR of Grays in, we had a similar problem with our Scenic. I took it to our local Renault agent, who, after four visits and two... -
Crankshaft failure on BMW 3 Series - who should pay? 12 Jul 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a 2006 BMW 3 Series with 61,000 miles on the clock and a full service history (not all by BMW). The car has been diagnosed with a snapped crankshaft... -
How can I add fuel additive to my Ford Focus when it has a misfuelling prevention device fitted? 6 Apr 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a problem with my 2011 Ford Focus 1.6TDCI (old model). When first purchased it gave me 54mpg. 14 months later it has now reduced to 47mpg with the... -
Would you recommend the Ford Wildtrack as a family car? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am considering buying a 2009 Ford pick-up, double cab, Wildtrack 3.0 TDCI 4WD. It has 30,646 miles and is £11,991 plus VAT. It will effectively be the... -
What petrol estate car? 27 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
I currently have an 08 Suzuki Grand Vitara 1.9 DDIS which seems to stumble from one diesel related issue to another, so I am looking to cut my losses and... -
What hatchback for a daily commute? 25 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My husband is looking to replace his 03 reg 1.3 Toyota Corolla which we have had from new. He commutes about 45-50 miles per day, so we think a diesel... -
Which small car? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
My wife is now retired and I want to replace her 10yr old Ford KA. She does approximately 5000 miles pa. I am considering a Volkswagen Up - Move Up model,... -
Alternative Wheel Sizes 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
In August I bought a (new to me) three year old (59 Reg) Skoda Fabia 3 Automatic 1.6 Estate car. It is fitted with 205/45/R16 Bridgestone "Turanga" tyres.... -
Buying a Peugeot 306 for just under £2000 - would you go for this? 12 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I want to buy this used Peugeot: Special Eds £1,795 1999 (S reg), Hatchback Trade seller, distance: 34 miles 62,000 miles Manual 1.9L Diesel, only 62,000... -
Is my Vauxhall Zafira going to be reliable? 3 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have heard that the Zafira's 1.9-litre diesel engine can be a disaster zone. I am now worried as I bought a 20-month-old 1.9CDTI automatic one year ago... -
Warranty work 11 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
My Skoda Fabia is now less than 18 months old,I purchased it new from Robert Eardley Stoke,the problem is the wheels wont come off if I have a puncture... -
Should I worry about DPF and DMF? 15 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a June 2010 C Max, manual, 2.0L Duratorq-TDCi (136PS) - DW10, old model, with DMF and am pretty certain a DPF. The car has done 34k and I usually... -
Affect of diesel additives on DPF 11 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I purchased my second hand Audi A3 Sportback 2.0 TDi 170 in December 2009. Have had no problems with the DPF until last week. DPF totally clogged -...