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What's causing a misfire on our Ford C-Max? 8 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
I have a Ford C-Max 2.0 diesel (80,000 miles, around 53/54mpg), which has always been main dealer serviced by the book. It suits us well and goes very... -
My Mazda3 has erratic diesel consumption? 4 Jun 2013 (Ask HJ)
My 2010 Mazda 3, 2.2 diesel 185 bhp Sport can return 60 mpg on an extra-urban round trip of say 10 miles or so but should i make a few stops on the way,... -
Which car to replace our Volkswagen Passat and Vauxhall Astra? 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
The passage of time has brought the wife (age 75) and me (age 78) to a point where the ease at which we can enter and leave the car is becoming paramount.... -
I endorse your advice about driving too slowly on motorways. 23 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
I endorse your advice to "GS" regarding travelling too slowly on motorways. I recently travelled south on the M1 from Jct 40 to Jct 37 and, arriving at... -
Which car for a 30-mile commute and for my young son to drive? 2 Mar 2013 (Ask HJ)
My workplace is relocating shortly from its current position within walking distance of my home to a town 30 miles away. The commute will mostly involve... -
Caught speeding but can't remember who was driving - what should I do? 16 Feb 2013 (Ask HJ)
In December I received a letter saying that my car had been clocked at 36mph in a 30mph zone on 15 October. I replied that this was the first that I had... -
Is my diesel Jaguar XF suitable for my mileage and driving style? 26 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I am retired and drive less than 6000 miles a year in a 2.7-litre diesel Jaguar XF. You always advise that petrol is better than diesel for low mileage,... -
What should the cost of repair be? 24 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
I wondered what could be wrong with my car so I don't get quoted incorrectly by a garage (just because I am female). I have had my car for approximately... -
My son is being wrongly prosecuted for using a mobile phone whilst driving - can he contest this? 12 Jan 2013 (Ask HJ)
My son has been accused of holding and using his mobile, whist driving. This, he emphatically denies, pointing out to the three constables that his van... -
Should the turbo be whistling on a five month old car? 23 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
One month ago I bought a three month old Ford Grand C-MAX Powershift. I didn't notice anything during the test drive, which was driven in a busy city location.... -
What small economical 4WD do you suggest? 21 Nov 2012 (Ask HJ)
We've just moved to a rural area, where the twice daily school run involves 6-8 miles - each way - of narrow lanes, which are sometimes flooded and muddy.... -
Insurance company vague about my young son. 25 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a 9 year old Ford Galaxy 1.9tdi which would be ideal for my son to learn to drive in when he turns 17 next July (it's large and slow). If I can't... -
Do I need to idle my turbo Skoda after long drives? 20 Oct 2012 (Ask HJ)
I recently bought a Skoda Superb Classic automatic, but because of my fairly low annual mileage and many short journeys I opted for the 1.8-litre turbo... -
Replacing a Skoda Octavia Scout 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I need a replacement for a 2010 Skoda TDi Octavia Scout (which has been a very good car - have loved the elevated seating position which is a must in my... -
Which MPV for high mileage and good comfort? 15 Sep 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have owned a 2007 SEAT Altea 2.0TDI from new and I think that it's time to change. Ideally I'd like something with a little more luggage carrying capacity... -
Some hidden costs associated with hire vans. 9 Aug 2012 (Ask HJ)
I had to hire a van from a well-known rental company. The assistant asked me for both parts of my driving licence and, because I did not have the paper... -
Is there a 4WD van available? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I'm a self-employed gardener and occasionally I need to drive up rough tracks to my work sites. I have a 2004 Peugeot Partner 2.0-litre HDi van and I would... -
Could you do a feature on comparing a petrol Toyota Auris with the hybrid Auris? 28 Jul 2012 (Ask HJ)
I enjoyed the interesting and informative article on petrol vs diesel in a recent "Motoring". Would it be possible to do a similar article on "Hybrid Cars"... -
Poor fuel consumption. 21 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a SEAT Ibiza 1.2TSI DSG which I bought new in March for this year and has now completed 1,000 miles. Fuel consumption is hovering around the... -
Problems starting an Avensis 14 May 2012 (Ask HJ)
I have a Toyota Avensis 2008 D4D model. It has only covered 32,500 miles but has developed a problem where it intermittently won't start and can cut out...
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